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Watch: the highlights from day one of Ploughing 2026

Take a look at all of the action from day one of the 95th National Ploughing Championships from Screggan, Tullamore.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Watch: the highlights from day one of Ploughing 2026

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In pictures: some of our top farming photos from the past week

In pictures: some of our top farming photos from the past week

NEWS 23 August 2026

In pictures: at the 83rd Virginia Show

In pictures: at the 83rd Virginia Show

NEWS 20 August 2026

Watch: Tullamore Show 2026 highlights

Watch: Tullamore Show 2026 highlights

Watch: Tullamore Show 2026 highlights

NEWS 10 August 2026

In pictures: farm walks, agricultural shows and busy marts across Ireland

In pictures: farm walks, agricultural shows and busy marts across Ireland

In pictures: farm walks, agricultural shows and busy marts across Ireland

NEWS 9 August 2026

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In pictures: highlights from the 57th Clonmany Agricultural Show

In pictures: highlights from the 57th Clonmany Agricultural Show

Here are some of our favorite pictures from the 57th Clonmany Agricultural Show, showcasing livestock, sheep shearing, rural traditions and family fun.

NEWS 23 July 2026

In Pictures: a week of farming, livestock and summer shows

In Pictures: a week of farming, livestock and summer shows

Some of our top photos from the past week include silage making, livestock on farm, agricultural shows, pedigree sheep and life across rural Ireland.

NEWS 23 July 2026

In pictures: young shepherds take centre stage at Ossory Show

In pictures: young shepherds take centre stage at Ossory Show

Young shepherds and shepherdesses put their skills to the test at the All Ireland Intermediate Shepherd / Shepherdesses Final at Ossory Show.

NEWS 23 July 2026

In pictures: fire crews and farmers battle blaze on Slievenamon Mountains

In pictures: fire crews and farmers battle blaze on Slievenamon Mountains

Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service and Coillte worked to contain fires on the Slievenamon Mountains in the townland of Toor, Co Tipperary.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Sheep shearing under the west Cork sun

Sheep shearing under the west Cork sun

Johnny Ward and sheepdogs Skip and Jack bring 70 sheep for shearing on John O'Sullivan's farm in Gloun, near Schull, Co Cork.

NEWS 23 July 2026

In pictures: summer in full swing across Irish countryside

In pictures: summer in full swing across Irish countryside

Some of our top farming photos from the past week include packed agricultural shows, farm tours, harvesting and summer fieldwork across rural Ireland as farmers make the most of July.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Oilseed rape harvest under way in Dromahane

Oilseed rape harvest under way in Dromahane

William Hegarty harvests LG Auckland oilseed rape for Hegarty Agri at Dromahane, Co Cork, alongside young Danny and Pat Hegarty. The crop yielded just over 2t/ac at 8% moisture.

CROPS 23 July 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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