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Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

More than 350 competitors across 34 classes are set to take the field as the National Ploughing Championships return to Screggan, Co Offaly, this September.

NEWS 20 August 2026

Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

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Manitou revenue rises 12% despite North American slowdown

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Watch: what’s in store for Ploughing 2026?

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Co-op reminder from Down Under

Co-op reminder from Down Under

Co-op reminder from Down Under

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74 cows is enough as Kerry farmer targets more milk solids

74 cows is enough as Kerry farmer targets more milk solids

74 cows is enough as Kerry farmer targets more milk solids

MILK QUALITY 12 August 2026

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Young dairy farmer sets sights on 120-cow herd after going full-time

Young dairy farmer sets sights on 120-cow herd after going full-time

Aidan Brennan visits the Casey farm at Kiskeam as part of the judging for the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 6 August 2026

Inside the 455-cow dairy farm where everyone's finished by 4.30pm

Inside the 455-cow dairy farm where everyone's finished by 4.30pm

Aidan Brennan visits the Irwin family farm in Kilmeedy, Co Limerick as part of the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 6 August 2026

How a 176-cow dairy farm is aiming for a Monday-to-Friday routine

How a 176-cow dairy farm is aiming for a Monday-to-Friday routine

Aidan Brennan reports from the Moloney farm in Crecora, Co Limerick as part of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 6 August 2026

From beef to dairy as Clare family grows to 226 cows

From beef to dairy as Clare family grows to 226 cows

Aidan Brennan visits the Worrell farm in Clare as part of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 6 August 2026

Meet the young farmers crowned Ireland's farm skills champions

Meet the young farmers crowned Ireland's farm skills champions

From tractor driving to fencing, six Macra clubs battled it out at the Tullamore Show, putting their farming skills to the test for the national farm skills title

NEWS 6 August 2026

Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, work visas and Brexit – 10 years on

Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, work visas and Brexit – 10 years on

This week, Stephen is joined by Phelim O'Neill to discuss the ongoing fallout from Tirlán's butter move in the US, international labour and work visas, beef exports and 10 years of Brexit.

PODCAST 6 August 2026

World's fastest sheep shearers to compete at Longford Charity Speed Shear

World's fastest sheep shearers to compete at Longford Charity Speed Shear

The annual Charity Speed Shear returns to Lisryan, Co Longford, on Saturday 15 August, with the public invited to watch competitors from Ireland and overseas battle against the clock.

NEWS 6 August 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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