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Ploughing 2026: first people in the gate and 'bucket-list' travellers

Meet the people who left home at the crack of dawn this morning for day one of the Ploughing in Screggan, Co Offaly.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Ploughing 2026: first people in the gate and 'bucket-list' travellers

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Ploughing 2026 LIVE: opening day crowds, weather and news from Screggan

Ploughing 2026 LIVE: opening day crowds, weather and news from Screggan

NEWS 15 September 2026

Why Teagasc is burying its underwear for soil health

Why Teagasc is burying its underwear for soil health

NEWS 14 September 2026

Everything you need to know before you go

Everything you need to know before you go

Everything you need to know before you go

NEWS 14 September 2026

Weidemann is to debut fresh-faced 90 series loaders

Weidemann is to debut fresh-faced 90 series loaders

Weidemann is to debut fresh-faced 90 series loaders

NEWS 14 September 2026

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Suffolk to showcase commercial farmer focus at Ploughing

Suffolk to showcase commercial farmer focus at Ploughing

Cathal Gormley previews whats on offer at this year's Suffolk Sheep Society of Ireland stand at the Ploughing.

NEWS 12 September 2026

'There's a real community around it'

'There's a real community around it'

For many individuals involved behind the scenes of the Ploughing, their involvement spans back generations. Directors and secretaries of the NPA reflect on the people and memories of the events.

NEWS 12 September 2026

Where to find Bord Bia at the National Ploughing Championships

Where to find Bord Bia at the National Ploughing Championships

Bord Bia will be located at Block 2, Row 13, Stand 261, within the Government of Ireland Village at the 2026 National Ploughing Champions.

NEWS 12 September 2026

Simmental calf finals set for Ploughing

Simmental calf finals set for Ploughing

Following on from the success of last year’s event, the Irish Simmental Cattle Society will again hold this year’s national calf finals in Screggan, writes Nevan McKiernan.

NEWS 12 September 2026

Fleming Agri to debut new 5.6m grassland roller

Fleming Agri to debut new 5.6m grassland roller

Fleming Agri Products will be showcasing a new 5.6m End Tow grassland roller at this year's National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 12 September 2026

Why the Ploughing Championships are an enduring feature of farming life

Why the Ploughing Championships are an enduring feature of farming life

Aidan Brennan previews the special supplement for the 2026 National Ploughing Championships taking place in Screggan, Co. Offaly on 15 to 17 September.

NEWS 12 September 2026

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Slats are an increasingly popular feature of new sheep housing for several reasons. Martin Merrick goes through some of the key parameters required to successfully build one.

PLOUGHING 12 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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