Macra na Feirme is urging young farmers enrolling in agricultural studies in 2016 to complete a Green Cert.

Young people starting out on a career in farming have been urged to adopt a cautious approach when seeking to borrow money from banks and lending institutions.

Active farmers are not a priority in the ongoing CAP reform talks, says Macra na Feirme’s agricultural affairs committee chairman Sean Coughlan.

The reintroduction of roll-over relief and improving tax incentives for long-term land leasing head up the demands of Macra na Feirme’s pre-Budget submission.