Organisation: European Council of Young Farmers

Macra news: ‘Young-farmer proof EU aid measures’

New measures introduced under the EU Aid Package at national level should be co-funded, innovative, and young-farmer proofed, according to Macra na Feirme national president Seán Finan.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

Phil Hogan highlights MilkFlex-type funds

Traditional bank lending institutions have failed to understand the nature of the agri-food sector and its enormous potential for growth and profitability.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2016

Macra delegation at CEJA talks in Cologne

A Macra delegation travelled to Cologne, Germany, last week to attend a working group hosted by CEJA — The European Council of Young Farmers.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

CAP needs to focus more on young farmers, CEJA hears

Macra national president Seán Finan and chief executive Edmond Connolly were in Brussels last week to represent Macra na Feirme at a CEJA working group in Copa Cogeca headquarters.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Agri events

Upcoming agri events.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

Phil Hogan recalls fond UCC Macra memories

Phil Hogan, EU Agriculture Commissioner and a former branch president of Macra, delivered the keynote speech at last weekend’s Macra national conference.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

Alan Jagoe named as European Council of Young Farmers president

Alan Jagoe, a former Macra president from Carrigaline, Co Cork, has been elected president of CEJA, the European Council of Young Farmers.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2015

MEPs back CEJA call for bank guarantee for young farmers

CEJA, the European Council of Young farmers, has strongly welcomed the written question on young farmers submitted to the European Commission by a number of prominent members of the Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2014

Macra plays its part in CEJA anniversary

Macra members, including national president Kieran O’Dowd and CEO Edmond Connolly, were among those who travelled to Brussels to celebrate the 55th anniversary of CEJA, the European Council of Young Farmers.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2014

Ex-Macra president Jagoe chosen for top role at European council

Macra na Feirme ex-president Alan Jagoe has been elected vice president of CEJA, the European Council of Young Farmers.

Fri, 28 Jun, 2013

Young farmer conference to discuss CAP

The EU’s young farmers will make their views on CAP reform known at an international conference hosted by Macra in Dublin on Monday, Mar 11.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2013

Shortage of young Irish farmers a threat to food output, EU warned

High-level EU leaders have a clear warning that young farmers in Ireland need help.

Thu, 26 Jul, 2012

IFA warns proposed budget cuts to agri-food supports will hit recovery

AGRICULTURE and rural businesses will be hamstrung in their efforts to drive economic recovery if proposed budget cuts go ahead, warns IFA president John Bryan.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2011

Farmers must become proactive in setting agenda for ‘Greening’ of CAP

FARMERS need to be proactive and set the agenda for the “Greening” of the Common Agricultural Policy, according to the chairman of Macra’s agricultural affairs committee, Kieran McEvoy.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2011

Call for level playing field for all young farmers across the EU

A STRONG installation policy to ensure a level playing field for all young farmers in the European Union is being sought.

Fri, 24 Sep, 2010

Future of CAP to top agenda during visit by agriculture commissioner

THE reform of the Common Agricultural Policy will top the agenda when EU Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Dacien Ciolos will visit Ireland from September 30 to October 1.

Tue, 14 Sep, 2010