Commission on Generational Renewal 'a long time coming'

"We need to consider whether there are any unintended barriers to entry for young people under the current regime."

Macra has welcomed Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue's intention to establish such a commission, which is a positive action to "address the lack of young farmers in Ireland".

The establishment of a Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming is a "long time coming", Macra president Elaine Houlihan has said.

Macra has welcomed Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue's intention to establish such a commission, which is a positive action to "address the lack of young farmers in Ireland and the threat that this brings to Irish food production", Ms Houlihan said.