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Ploughing 2026: what first-time visitors should bring and expect

It's the most wonderful time of the year, with the annual Ploughing jamboree just around the corner. Here's our advice for newbies.

LETTERS 8 September 2026

Ploughing 2026: what first-time visitors should bring and expect

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Five schools to take home Angus calves from Ploughing 2026

Five schools to take home Angus calves from Ploughing 2026

NEWS 8 September 2026

Meet the Shorthorn heifer one Ploughing 2026 visitor could take home

Meet the Shorthorn heifer one Ploughing 2026 visitor could take home

NEWS 7 September 2026

What to eat and drink at the National Ploughing Championships 2026

What to eat and drink at the National Ploughing Championships 2026

What to eat and drink at the National Ploughing Championships 2026

NEWS 7 September 2026

Spilling the tea with Maître d'

Spilling the tea with Maître d'

Spilling the tea with Maître d'

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Maximising capacity while minimising spend on slatted tanks

Maximising capacity while minimising spend on slatted tanks

With prices for concrete as they are, maximising value for money is paramount in construction of underground concrete tanks.

NEWS 16 September 2025

Charollais king for Kingscourt sheep farmer

Charollais king for Kingscourt sheep farmer

Luke Gibson catches up with Andrew Gilmore, a pedigree sheep breeder from Co Cavan to talk about all things pedigree sheep breeding.

NEWS 16 September 2025

Farm fencing costs: can a project be completed under budget?

Farm fencing costs: can a project be completed under budget?

Martin Merrick looks at where fencing costs and specs lie in regards to TAMS, and compares cheaper versus top of the range timber stakes for both.

NEWS 16 September 2025

Getting down to agribusiness in Tullamore

Getting down to agribusiness in Tullamore

Join us to hear the latest developments which will drive farm profitability for the coming year.

NEWS 16 September 2025

Key renewables talking points for this year’s Ploughing Championship

Key renewables talking points for this year’s Ploughing Championship

This has been a big year in the renewable energy sector, and the National Ploughing Championships are the ideal time to learn how to make it work for you.

NEWS 16 September 2025

The flavours beyond the fields at this year's Ploughing

The flavours beyond the fields at this year's Ploughing

With food and drink a consistent highlight at the Ploughing, one could say it's about the food.

PLOUGHING 2025 16 September 2025

Patience key to safe travelling to and from Ploughing 2025

Patience key to safe travelling to and from Ploughing 2025

Gardaí have urged the public to plan their trip to the Ploughing, to remain patient and to follow the instruction of officers manning the roads to help stay safe when travelling to Screggan.

FEATURE 16 September 2025

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Drone as a Service brings spraying and spreading tech to the Ploughing

Visit 'Drone as a Service' at the National Ploughing Championships to see precision agriculture; aerial spraying and spreading; and more.

Drone as a Service brings spraying and spreading tech to the Ploughing

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