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Farmer writes: Ploughing 2018 and drafting lambs
Brian Nicholson is going to see the actual ploughing at the Ploughing this year and at home he is drafting lambs.
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Industry Insight: worst week of Brexit negotiations
The EU-UK negotiations on Brexit look to have hit rock bottom, but there is still hope, writes Phelim O'Neill.
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Additional Brexit veterinary officials to cost almost €6m
More veterinary officials will be hired by the State to cope with increased customs checks after Brexit.
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Calculating the Towing Capacity of a Vehicle
What is towing capacity? The Towing Capacity (or towable mass) is the maximum weight that a vehicle can tow according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Watch: erecting a single strand of electric fence at the Ploughing
Farm Relief Services (FRS) carried out demonstrations at the Ploughing on how to erect a single strand of electric fence. William Conlon reports.
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Nitrogen out for final growth push in Greenfield
Greenfield Kilkenny spreads the bag to push autumn growth rates, writes Jack Kennedy.
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Watch: farmers need to be vigilant about worm risk
Weather conditions are now very favourable for parasites, so farmers need to be careful.
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AIB shed talks: 'a lot of guys bought their way out of trouble'
As part of the AIB shed talks at this year’s Ploughing championships, a discussion on fodder was held each day.
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Your guide to the 2018 National Ploughing Championships
From September 18-20, Screggan, Tullamore will transform for the 87th annual National Ploughing Championships. Here’s everything you need to know & what you just can’t miss if you’re heading to Offaly
Hit the Ploughing Championships with Marty Mone at the Bayer Marquee
Meet country and western singer Marty Mone at the Bayer marquee this September
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Have we hit peak Ploughing?
Eoin Lowry and Lorcan Allen reflect on the Ploughing and ask where is it heading in the future.
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Watch: Kubota showcases implements at Ploughing
Kubota implements made their Irish debut at this year's National Ploughing Championships.
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In pictures: blowing straw at Ploughing 2018
Winter feed and bedding are popular topics following the much talked about fodder shortage for the coming winter, which is evident with the amount of feed machinery on display this year.
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Watch: world champion's top ploughing tips
Day three of the ploughing championships saw the senior conventional class competitors battle it out on grass plots.
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Watch: competitors plough on as site shut down
As storm Ali wreaked havoc in the exhibitor’s area today, high winds weren’t enough to stop competitors during day two of the Ploughing Championships.
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