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Suffolk to showcase commercial farmer focus at Ploughing

Cathal Gormley previews whats on offer at this year's Suffolk Sheep Society of Ireland stand at the Ploughing.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Suffolk to showcase commercial farmer focus at Ploughing

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Simmental calf finals set for Ploughing

Simmental calf finals set for Ploughing

NEWS 13 September 2026

Why the Ploughing Championships are an enduring feature of farming life

Why the Ploughing Championships are an enduring feature of farming life

NEWS 13 September 2026

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

PLOUGHING 12 September 2026

The sheep pavilion is 'baaaound' to be busy

The sheep pavilion is 'baaaound' to be busy

The sheep pavilion is 'baaaound' to be busy

NEWS 12 September 2026

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The home interiors stands to visit at Ploughing 2026

The home interiors stands to visit at Ploughing 2026

From sofas to saunas, there's a host of exhibitors ready and willing to solve home interiors dilemmas at this year's National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Aberdeen Angus All-Ireland finals return to Ploughing with 120 entries

Aberdeen Angus All-Ireland finals return to Ploughing with 120 entries

Hosting its all-Ireland finals at the 2026 National Ploughing Championships is the Irish Aberdeen Angus Association.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Ploughing 2025 in pictures: competitors, crowds and familiar faces

Ploughing 2025 in pictures: competitors, crowds and familiar faces

We take a look back at some of the standout images from last year's event.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

Cathal Gormpley previews three sheep breeds that have seen a jump in popularity over the last number of years.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Ploughing 2026: meet the 16 bakers chasing the national brown bread title

Ploughing 2026: meet the 16 bakers chasing the national brown bread title

More than 50 years in the running, the National Brown Bread Competition will once again open the floor to Ireland's best home bakers, hoping to see their loaf crowned as the country's best brown bread

NEWS 9 September 2026

Texels to showcase 50 years of progress

Texels to showcase 50 years of progress

Cathal Gormley previews what the Texel breed will have on display in this year's NSBA sheep tunnel.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Aubrac Society to highlight breed's benefits

Aubrac Society to highlight breed's benefits

Attending this year's National Ploughing Championships is the Irish Aubrac Cattle Society.

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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