National Ploughing Championships

Meet the former competitors now at the top of the National Ploughing Association

Ploughing has taken president Michael Mahon and chair John Deery as far as judging world championships, and now to the forefront of the NPA.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Meet the former competitors now at the top of the National Ploughing Association

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Merlotake's 'hybrid' approach to Ploughing 2026

Merlotake's 'hybrid' approach to Ploughing 2026

FARM MACHINERY 9 September 2026

Texels to showcase 50 years of progress

Texels to showcase 50 years of progress

NEWS 9 September 2026

Badger biosecurity to feature at the Department's stand

Badger biosecurity to feature at the Department's stand

Badger biosecurity to feature at the Department's stand

NEWS 9 September 2026

Aubrac Society to highlight breed's benefits

Aubrac Society to highlight breed's benefits

Aubrac Society to highlight breed's benefits

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Corvus to exhibit DX4 UTV range

Corvus to exhibit DX4 UTV range

Corvus will be exhibiting at the 95th installation of the National Ploughing Championships, saying its presence will reflect its commitment to the Irish market.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Irish debut for new Teagle straw blower

Irish debut for new Teagle straw blower

Alongside debuting the latest 6200P model, Teagle will unveil a special machine to celebrate over 40 years manufacturing bale processors at this year's Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Massey Ferguson to showcase tractors and grass kit

Massey Ferguson to showcase tractors and grass kit

At this year’s National Ploughing Championships, Massey Ferguson will showcase a broad selection of tractors, telehandlers and grass equipment, including mowers, tedders, rakes and balers.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Polaris' affordable Ranger 500 to make Ploughing debut

Polaris' affordable Ranger 500 to make Ploughing debut

Polaris will debut the newly launched, competitively priced Polaris Ranger 500 UTV at this year’s Ploughing, alongside showcasing the broader full size Ranger UTV range and Sportsman ATV lineup.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Ferguson 20 tractor to be rebuilt in under 10 minutes at Ploughing

Ferguson 20 tractor to be rebuilt in under 10 minutes at Ploughing

The North Galway Vintage and Heritage Club are running tractor build demonstrations on the first day of the National Ploughing Championships

VINTAGE 9 September 2026

Manitou's first electric agricultural telehandler to make Irish show debut

Manitou's first electric agricultural telehandler to make Irish show debut

French manufacturer, Manitou returns to this year’s National Ploughing Championships with an extensive lineup of loaders and telehandler including the all new fully electric MLT 625e.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Beef Trends: trade holds steady

Beef Trends: trade holds steady

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

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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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