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Simmental calf finals set for Ploughing

Following on from the success of last year’s event, the Irish Simmental Cattle Society will again hold this year’s national calf finals in Screggan, writes Nevan McKiernan.

NEWS 13 September 2026

Simmental calf finals set for Ploughing

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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

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

The home interiors stands to visit at Ploughing 2026

The home interiors stands to visit at Ploughing 2026

The home interiors stands to visit at Ploughing 2026

NEWS 11 September 2026

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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

Seven reasons Irish dairy farmers are taking a closer look at Fleckvieh cows

Seven reasons Irish dairy farmers are taking a closer look at Fleckvieh cows

The Fleckvieh breed will once again be exhibited at the National Ploughing Championship.

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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