MACRA NA FEIRME IONTAOBAITHE CUIDEACHTA FAOI THEORAINN RÁTHAÍOCHTA

MacRa Na Feirme Iontaobaithe Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta (Macra) is Ireland's leading youth network for 17- to 40-year-olds living in rural communities. With 170 clubs spread across the countryside, the organisation advocates for, nurtures and develops its members, offering a fun, inclusive and supportive environment where young farmers can have their voices heard.

Membership gives access to a wide range of benefits: competitive events such as the FBD Young Farmer of the Year, personal-development programmes, scholarships, policy briefings and the Macra Skillnet training suite. Clubs receive officer and county support, while members enjoy exclusive offers, resources and a vibrant calendar of festivals, webinars and podcasts. Through partnerships with like-minded businesses and agencies, Macra works to make rural Ireland a vibrant, attractive place for the next generation to live and work.

By championing rural youth, shaping agri-affairs policy and delivering hands-on learning opportunities, Macra helps young farmers grow both personally and professionally, ensuring the future of Irish agriculture remains strong and dynamic.