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Four sheep societies to see at the Ploughing
Grace Hoare
There will be several sheep societies at the Ploughing for people to learn more about different sheep breeds, ask questions to members of the society and view the sheep in the pens.
14 September 2024 News
Promoting the pig industry at the Ploughing
The Irish Pig Society is raising awareness of the pig industry and will be at the Ploughing Championships to answer any questions regarding the enterprise.
14 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
The 2024 National Ploughing Championships in numbers
Take a look at the numbers that will be required to run the event, maintain the grounds and the food consumed at the National Ploughing Championships next week.
National Ploughing Championships has a bright future – NPA president
Michael Mahon talks to Grace Hoare about his own history with the Ploughing and the outlook for the future ahead of the 93rd National Ploughing Championships.
12 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
Irish ploughmen do the double on the world stage
Eamonn Tracey and Jer Coakley, who won gold at the World Ploughing Contest last month, reflect on their ploughing journeys to date, Grace Hoare reports.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
Brown bread baking competition is back
Eight brown bread bakers will take part in the semi-finals at the Ploughing.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
New technologies on display at the Innovation Arena
The Innovation Arena at the National Ploughing Championships is a key platform for showcasing Irish capabilities in this area.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
Thirty small businesses take part in the Local Enterprise Village
The Local Enterprise Village at the Ploughing hopes to elevate small businesses across Ireland.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
Competitors ready to rock in Ratheniska
Grace Hoare spoke to three competitors hoping to make their mark next week at the Ploughing Championships.
10 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
How to get to the Ploughing 2024 site
If you plan on driving to the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois, this is what you need to know.
10 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
My Farming Week: Morty O’Sullivan, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath
Morty O’Sullivan is milking 128 cows with his wife, Lorraine, and four children in Co Meath.
4 September 2024 News
Strong demand for cull cows
Four mart managers discuss recent cull cow prices across the country, who is buying them and their outlook for cow sales on the backend of the year.
28 August 2024 News