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Coping with Brexit, the EU and the US
Ireland is clearly where corporate America feels closest to home when in Europe.
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Watch: 'Angus school competitors a force to be reckoned with'
The six finalists of the Irish Angus Producer Group schools competition were presented with the passports for the calves they will raise for the next 18 months.
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Testimonies a stark reminder of the need for Embrace FARM
At the Ploughing, Embrace FARM launched its first annual report following its first year as a registered charity.
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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
Northern view: beef trade steadies as supplies increase
There has been an increase in the supply of finished cattle in Northern Ireland as weather pushes more animals off grass.
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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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The year of the rotary parlour at Ploughing
Aidan Brennan reports from the milking equipment stands at the Ploughing Championships.
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Sheep trends: prices steady but pressure mounting
Lamb prices are holding steady, but factories continue to reduce quotes.
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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
Bank of Ireland launches Refinance Agri Package
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Hit the Ploughing Championships with Marty Mone at the Bayer Marquee
Meet country and western singer Marty Mone at the Bayer marquee this September
Visit the IFA at the National Ploughing Championships 2018
BLOCK 2, ROW 12, STAND 262
The IFA offers a range of information, advice and registration opportunities for members over the course of the Ploughing Championships.
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Global report: stories from around the world
A weekly selection of global news stories that affect demand, supply and prices.
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In pictures: six silage loaders at the Ploughing
Importers are already making preparations for the 2019 silage season, with a number of articulated wheeled loaders on display at the Ploughing. We picked out six.
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Vintage display at the Ploughing
For over 30 years, there has been a dedicated vintage area at the National Ploughing Championships. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
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Listen: Bayer back at the Ploughing and backing technology
Eoin Lowry speaks to Denis O’Donovan of Bayer about the role of technology in the future of tillage farming as Bayer makes its first appearance at the Ploughing in 23 years.
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Tillage mangemant: planting time should vary by field
Winter cereal planting is already under way, but it’s still early except for the awkward fields and colder locations.
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