'Binary view on generational renewal' taken by Government - Macra

"We need a paradigm shift to our current model of thinking to achieve generational renewal."

Macra president Elaine Houlihan said that with one-third of farmers over the age of 65, "it is hard to understand how the Government can turn a blind eye to the ageing profile of our farmers". Picture: Michael Donnelly

The Government has been accused by Macra of taking a "binary view" on generational renewal.

Macra president Elaine Houlihan said that with one-third of farmers over the age of 65, "it is hard to understand how the Government can turn a blind eye to the ageing profile of our farmers", while expecting "the changes that we all know are required".