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Modern farm house on 42 acres for auction in Laois
Tommy Moyles
A modern two story dwelling with a pair of interesting buildings close by are among the stand out features of a 42 acre residential farm in Co Laois.
16 November 2023 Property
Pair of Leinster small holdings for auction in December
A pair of small holdings in Leinster may appeal to farmers affected by changes to the nitrates derogation.
6 November 2023 News
Ploughing 2024 to return to Ratheniska for third year
Next year’s National Ploughing Championships will be held in Ratheniska from September 17 to 19.
Farmer Writes: work-life balance and frustrating nitrates regulations
Laois man Padraig Callanan writes about the ups and downs on his dairy farm near Abbeyleix, where the decision to take on a new employee has been a great success.
25 October 2023 News
My Farming Week: Kevin Scully, Merrymount, Vicarstown, Co Laois
Laois organic farmer Kevin Scully tells Barry Murphy about his gluten-free organic oats and beef enterprise.
18 October 2023 News
This week in photos: videos and photo slideshows from Ploughing 2023
In this week's feature, we wrap up all our video and photography content from the National Ploughing Championships 2023 in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
24 September 2023 News
In pictures: 62,500 attend final day of Ploughing 2023
Visitor numbers are down on Ploughing 2022 this year, with the wet weather affecting the attendance of Europe's largest outdoor event.
21 September 2023 News
Watch: muck, sun and fun at day two of the Ploughing
Day two of the Ploughing saw clear skies and dry conditions for the most part, with nearly 72,000 in attendance.
20 September 2023 News
38ac farm for sale in Co Laois
The ground was in spring barley this year and would suit any farming enterprise.
20 September 2023 Property
Watch: first people through the gate at Ploughing 2023
Crowds have come in their droves to the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois, as day one gets under way.
19 September 2023 News
Lower numbers of livestock at Ploughing 2023
Adam Woods previews this year’s livestock section at the National Ploughing Championships which takes place from Tuesday 19 September to Thursday 21 September in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
18 September 2023 Management
Ploughing practice makes perfect
Tillage, cattle and sheep farmer Michael Mahon is no stranger to organising and competing in ploughing matches. The Irish Farmers Journal caught up with Mahon ahead of Ploughing 2023.
15 September 2023 News