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Rural crime and rural isolation remain the key issues facing communities in Ireland. That’s according to a recent survey of Macra na Feirme members. 25 percent of members surveyed identified rural crime as the biggest issue facing communities, while for 20 percent of members it was rural isolation. The results…

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has announced that there will be no basic payment national reserve in 2016. This is seen as a huge blow to young farmers and Macra na Feirme say it again calls into question the government’s commitment to young farmers. Macra is now seeking a written…