Person: Sean Finan

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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‘Huge opportunities’ in locally-produced bioenergy

Sustainably-produced bioenergy will play a key role in Ireland’s transition from a fossil-fuel-based economy to a low carbon one.

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IrBEA urges farmers to apply for biomass fund

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Macra news: Package needed to access low-cost credit

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Macra news: Donoughmore man elected to lead Macra

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CAP 2020: Road-map for generational renewal

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Macra wants ‘young farmer’ term to focus on education

Macra announces CAP consultation findings

Macra has unveiled its CAP 2020 consultation findings. A policy document was compiled following five consultations around the country earlier this year.

Thu, 30 Mar, 2017

Macra: Young farmer scheme to maximise grass potential

Initiatives such as Origin Green and Food Wise 2025 promote Ireland’s sustainability credentials, writes Sean Finan, current president of Macra na Feirme.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Farmers applaud €5m national reserve reopening

Macra na Feirme and the IFA have welcomed Agriculture Minister Michael Creed’s decision to allocate €5m in funds for the newly-reopened 2017 national reserve.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2017

Macra: Leadership awards for outstanding trio

Three outstanding Macra na Feirme members have been presented with National Leadership Awards.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

Macra: Chance to focus on sustainable farming

Macra has introduced a new photography competition. The #OriginGreen #ItStartsHere initiative aims to raise awareness about the achievements and beauty of sustainable practices on Irish farms.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2017

Macra welcomes launch of rural plan

Macra has welcomed the launch of the Action Plan for Rural Ireland, but warned it must be “fully resourced with a dedicated budget to ensure that the full potential of rural Ireland can be realised”.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Rural plan envisages 135,000 new jobs

Farmers welcomed the first ever whole-of-government rural development action plan launched this week by Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Heather Humphreys.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Talks begin on future role of Macra na Feirme

The process of planning a long-term strategic plan for Macra na Feirme is about to start with the holding of four consultations in Charleville, Roscommon, Meath and Waterford.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

Cabinet defends €60m rural boost plan

The Government has been forced to defend plans to rejuvenate rural towns and villages after the opposition claimed the promised €60m cash injection will amount to just €100,000 per community.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

Morning briefing: Cabinet may hasten arrival of 200 migrant children. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2016

Sean Finan: Brexit will be biggest ever challenge for Irish farming

Young Irish farmers are feeling great disappointment and fear following the UK’s decision to leave the EU.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2016

Milk price model not working for farmers

The current milk pricing model is not working for young farmers, says Macra na Feirme.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2016

Beef sector confidence at low ebb, farmer groups tell industry forum

Meat factory prices of €4 per kg for grass beef and €4.50 for winter beef and more live exports are needed to restore profitability on livestock farms, said IFA president Joe Healy.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2016

Club of the Year title up for grabs at Macra na Ferime annual conference

Members from across the country will arrive in Limerick tomorrow for the most important weekend of the year on the Macra calendar.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2016

Urban dwellers fear loneliness as they grow old

Loneliness is the biggest fear factor about growing old in Ireland, with urban dwellers more concerned about being isolated than their rural counterparts.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2016

Macra Rally to discuss role of young people in farming

A new generation of young people will examine their role in rural Ireland and explore the challenges and opportuities they face in agriculture when they gather in Limerick next weekend for Macra na Feirme’s annual conference.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2016

Macra leading the way on farm safety

More than 287,000 people turned out for the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Co Offaly, and Macra na Feirme was in the thick of the action.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2016

Macra wants to use EU aid to boost grassland

The EU Commission’s aid package should be used to fund a grassland improvement scheme rather than be given out as a flat rate payment, says Macra na Feirme president Sean Finan.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2016

Macra news: Capital taxes, reliefs top Macra’s agenda

Capital taxes and reliefs are top of the agenda for young farmers, with Macra na Feirme calling for the introduction of a Capital Allowance system similar to the UK in its pre-budget submission.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2016

Kevin Moran is our Young Farmer of the Year

Kevin Moran from Co Mayo is this year’s FBD Young Farmer of the Year.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

Macra: Capital taxes and reliefs top of the agenda for young farmers

Capital taxes and reliefs are top of the agenda for young farmers, with Macra calling for the introduction of a capital allowance system similar to the UK in its pre-budget submission.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

Macra news: Leadership awards for Macra members

Fifty-three young people from across the country received Leadership Distinction Awards at a special ceremony hosted as part of a training weekend for Macra na Feirme’s county officers.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2016

Stephen Cadogan: All change since EIF funding started for IFA in Brussels

The livestock levy dates from the 1970s, introduced to help carry the cost of the IFA’s Brussels office, seen then as a vital lobby for the Irish agri-food industry, following our accession to the EEC.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2016

Macra news: Limerick prepares to rally the Macra troops

Limerick Macra will play host to the biggest event of the Macra calendar this year.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2016

Macra news: Mindfulness should be on the school curriculum

Mindfulness is something that should be explored more as a method of combating potential mental health difficulties, according to Macra na Feirme’s Rural Youth Committee chairperson Cara O’Mahony.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

Macra news: Neighbours urged to embrace community

Macra na Feirme is calling on communities nationwide to host a local event this summer to encourage neighbours to get to know each other better.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2016

1 in 10 admit to putting rubbish in neighbours bin in 'know your neighbour' survey

One in 10 people admit to putting rubbish in their neighbours bin - to avoid paying charges.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2016

No National Reserve for 2016 ‘a huge blow’

The announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, that there will be no Basic Payment National Reserve in 2016 calls into question the Government’s commitment to young farmers, Macra has said.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2016

Macra na Feirme's Sean Finan delighted government plan is committed to future farming

I was delighted to see in the programme for government a significant support for the next generation of farmers — with commitments to maintain the young farmer schemes, to use the taxation system to encourage land mobility and succession, to ensure access to affordable credit and a review of agricultural education.

Mon, 30 May, 2016