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Why Teagasc is burying its underwear for soil health

Teagasc will provide visitors with much entertainment at this year's Ploughing, with experts on hand to answer any questions visitors may have, if you catch them before they get digging

NEWS 14 September 2026

Why Teagasc is burying its underwear for soil health

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Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

MARKETS 14 September 2026

Two all-Irelands in a row for Kerins Kemi cows

Two all-Irelands in a row for Kerins Kemi cows

PEDIGREE 14 September 2026

Beef prices: no change to quotes in Ploughing week

Beef prices: no change to quotes in Ploughing week

Beef prices: no change to quotes in Ploughing week

MARKETS 14 September 2026

Watch: ‘what I love about Ploughing is it’s a celebration of Irish farming’

Watch: ‘what I love about Ploughing is it’s a celebration of Irish farming’

Watch: ‘what I love about Ploughing is it’s a celebration of Irish farming’

NEWS 14 September 2026

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Young Stock Podcast: Tadhg Furlong on suckies, scrums and spuds

Young Stock Podcast: Tadhg Furlong on suckies, scrums and spuds

On this week's episode, Hannah and Sarah sit down with rugby player Tadhg Furlong to chat about his upbringing on a farm, his rugby career to date and eating 'a drill of spuds'.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Everything you need to know before you go

Everything you need to know before you go

Make the most of your day at the National Ploughing Championships, with these top tips.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Grass growth bounces back with rates over 60kg DM/ha

Grass growth bounces back with rates over 60kg DM/ha

Teagasc expects these growth rates to hold into the coming weeks, according to its grass growth model.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Watch: drive around the Ploughing 2026 site

Watch: drive around the Ploughing 2026 site

Sarah McIntosh and assistant managing director of the National Ploughing Association PJ Lynam drive around the site of this year’s Ploughing.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Listen: preview of Ploughing 2026

Listen: preview of Ploughing 2026

Heading along to the National Ploughing Championships this week? Tune into our podcast preview.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Just one in four consumers say buying Irish influences fresh produce choice

Just one in four consumers say buying Irish influences fresh produce choice

Bord Bia's Irish fresh produce research report 2026 found that food waste is the biggest barrier preventing Irish consumers from eating more fresh fruit and vegetables.

NEWS 14 September 2026

South of Ireland Bluefaced Leicester Premier Sale records solid trade

South of Ireland Bluefaced Leicester Premier Sale records solid trade

The South of Ireland Bluefaced Leicester Premier Sale saw a solid trade with a clearance rate of 75%, writes Lucy Christie.

PEDIGREE 14 September 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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