Taoiseach Micheál Martin to address Macra national conference
Macra has announced that Taoiseach Micheál Martin will deliver the keynote address at the organisation’s annual conference this Saturday, 24 October, at Fitzgerald’s Woodlands Hotel.
Held under the theme “Staking Our Claim – Securing the Future of Farming and Rural Ireland”, the conference will bring together young farmers, rural young people and key stakeholders to discuss the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), generational renewal and the development of rural Ireland.
The conference will feature panel discussions on the future of farming beyond 2027 and the role of rural development policy in supporting the next generation to live, work and build their futures in rural communities.
Ahead of delivering the keynote address, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: “I’m delighted to be attending Macra’s national conference and to be meeting young farmers and young people from across rural Ireland.
“This conference is a welcome opportunity to engage with those playing an important role in the future of Irish agriculture and the sustainability of rural communities.
“It is vital that we support the next generation to enter farming, develop viable businesses and build their futures in rural Ireland.”
Macra national president Josephine O’Neill is looking forward to the Taoiseach’s involvement in the conference.
She said: “I am delighted to welcome Taoiseach Michéal Martin to Macra's National Conference this year in Limerick.
“As discussions will centre around ensuring a future for young farmers and rural young people, I look forward to the Taoiseach hearing first-hand the challenges faced and the supports needed to ensure that our government will make the necessary commitments to secure our future.”
The conference take place at 2pm on Saturday, October 24th, in the Woodlands House Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick. All are welcome to attend.
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