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Four sheep societies to see at the Ploughing
Grace Hoare
There will be several sheep societies at the Ploughing for people to learn more about different sheep breeds, ask questions to members of the society and view the sheep in the pens.
15 September 2024 News
Tillage talks at Ploughing 2024
In the Tillage Fields on the Irish Farmers Journal stand at the National Ploughing Championships will focus on Irish grain, soil health and carbon emissions.
15 September 2024 News
Ploughing 2024: highs of 22°C forecast for Ratheniska
It will be a question of how much sunshine, rather than how much rain, we get this year at the Ploughing, Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather has said.
National Ploughing Championships has a bright future – NPA president
Michael Mahon talks to Grace Hoare about his own history with the Ploughing and the outlook for the future ahead of the 93rd National Ploughing Championships.
12 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
Hat-trick for host farmer Carter
Rachel Donovan speaks to Ploughing site owner Clive Carter, about how preparations are going for this year’s event
11 September 2024 News
All in place for an event that ‘takes on a life of its own’
Preparations are moving along swiftly according to NPA managing director Anna Marie McHugh.
11 September 2024 News
Irish ploughmen do the double on the world stage
Eamonn Tracey and Jer Coakley, who won gold at the World Ploughing Contest last month, reflect on their ploughing journeys to date, Grace Hoare reports.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
Thirty small businesses take part in the Local Enterprise Village
The Local Enterprise Village at the Ploughing hopes to elevate small businesses across Ireland.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
Dairy farmer for the Dáil
Dairy farmer Willie Aird will contest the general election in Laois. He’s been in politics for 45 years.
11 September 2024 Dealer
Cavan man named FBD Young Farmer of the Year
This year marks the 26th anniversary of the FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards, which were held at the Heritage Hotel in Laois.
10 September 2024 News
Young Farmer of the Year finalists revealed
A ceremony will be held on Tuesday night in the Heritage Hotel, Co Laois.
10 September 2024 News
Competitors ready to rock in Ratheniska
Grace Hoare spoke to three competitors hoping to make their mark next week at the Ploughing Championships.
10 September 2024 Ploughing Championships