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Macra is thrilled to announce that it has achieved the extraordinary feat of breaking the Guinness World Record for the "Most Persons Simultaneously Throwing Wellington Boots” on 20 September 2023. The Guinness World Record attempt took place at the National Ploughing Championships, in Ratheniska, Co. Laois where 995 participants from across Ireland gathered to participate in this world record breaking event. Excitement was in the air as the countdown began, at the signal participants launched their wellington boots into the air in unison. Hundreds of wellingtons flew through the air, which was a sight to behold in itself. Macra National...

The timing of the Succession Planning Advice Grant Scheme (SPAG) is opportune. This is a positive initiative by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in relation to access to land and succession planning. The Land Mobility Service since its inception has seen the increasing demand for relevant, accurate and independent advice to be provided to landowners and farm families. The grant scheme of up to €1500 towards the provision of advice and knowledge to farmers over the age of 60, is a great opportunity for farm families to be armoured with the knowledge and options to make informed...

Macra has set its sights on the lofty goal of breaking the Guinness World Record for most persons simultaneously throwing wellington boots. Macra's record-breaking attempt will take place on Wednesday 20 September at the National Ploughing Championships at 12pm near Pedestrian Gate 9. The attempt will be carefully orchestrated and will adhere to all Guinness World Records guidelines, ensuring a fair and transparent process Macra National President Elaine Houlihan expressed her excitement about the upcoming event, “this world record attempt is exciting for Macra. Our organisation is known for bringing people together and creating community, we are also known for...

 Congratulations to Dwayne Shiels from Donegal for being crowned our 2023 FBD Young Farmer of the Year Winner! What a night & what an incredible group of people we had contesting for this year’s FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards! Huge congratulations to each of our 15 semi-finalists! You really are all fantastic ambassadors for Irish Farming in your fields. A special well done to all of our category and award winners and to our runner up! Land Mobility & Overall Winner - Dwayne Shiels from Donegal Dry stock & Runner Up - Patrick Egan from Mayo Best New...

Press Release: 31 July 2023 Macra na Feirme has laid out its priorities for Budget 2024 for creating a stronger more progressive agricultural sector and vibrant rural communities for young people to live and work. The focus is on creating a future for rural Ireland and our agricultural sector, with some of the main priorities being around accessibility to land and greater supports around housing. “Macra members want to see positive changes and that change starts with investing in young people as we are the future of rural communities. Our budget submission this year has a broad mix of different...