Rural Life
Watch: Brown bread baking finalists announced at Ploughing 2024
Four finalists will take centre stage tomorrow (Thursday, September 19) to showcase their talents at the National Brown Bread Baking Competition at...
Ploughing
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Ploughing 2024: How to plan your best route to the site
The countdown to the National Ploughing Championships 2024 is well underway, with the event set to take place from Tuesday...
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Top honours for Ireland at the European Ploughing Championships
The Republic of Ireland ploughing team has claimed top honours again on the international stage, this time at the European...
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Watch: Competitors, trade stands and dancers get ready for Ploughing 2024
Preparations are underway in Ratheniska, Co. Laois, as the National Ploughing Championships were officially launched today (Tuesday, September 3). All...
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Glenamaddy Show gears up for 10-year anniversary
Glenamaddy District Ploughing and Agricultural Show is set to pull out all the stops later this month as it marks...
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Child safety wristband initiative to return at the Ploughing
The child safety wristband initiative will be an important feature again at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. During the course...
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Ireland’s global reputation as 'true ploughing masters'
The recent double success at the World Ploughing Contest for the Republic of Ireland team has again confirmed the country’s...
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Double success for Ireland at World Ploughing Contest
Two Irish ploughmen have claimed top honours at the 69th World Ploughing Contest in Tartu, Estonia. In a remarkable performance,...
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Irish team arrive in Estonia for 69th World Ploughing Contest
The Irish team have arrived in Tartu, Estonia for the 69th World Ploughing Contest (WPC) that will get underway next...
Agri-Business
Ploughing: Local Enterprise Village to feature over 30 businesses
Over 30 small businesses from across the country have been selected to take part in the Local Enterprise Village at...
N.Ireland
Donegal man is overall winner at Six Nations Ploughing
Co. Donegal man Alan Simms took overall champion of the field at the recent Six Nations Ploughing Championships in Scotland. The...
Opinion
Opinion: Ploughing will remain valuable tool for tillage farmers
A conversation had with an agronomist earlier this week reminded me of the pivotal role that ploughing plays within Irish...
Tillage
Tillage: Transitioning to direct drill systems can take up to 10 years
Transitioning to min-till and direct drill production systems can take up to a decade, according to Lemken Ireland’s, Derek Delahunty. “This...
Agri-Business
Certa returns as official fuel sponsor for the Ploughing
The National Ploughing Association (NPA) has announced that Certa is returning as the official fuel sponsor for this year’s National...
Tillage
Advice: Crop establishment during a difficult spring
Ground conditions remain extremely challenging across the country for soil cultivation and subsequent crop establishment. Field work under such conditions...
Tillage News
Irish ploughing team retains world champion titles
In Latvia on Saturday, October 14, two Irish ploughmen maintained their status as world champions at the World Ploughing Contest....
Tillage
Irish team trains in Latvia ahead of World Ploughing Contest
The 2023 World Ploughing Contest is taking place in Latvia this week, where the Irish team has travelled to in...
Rural Life
Farmers display interest in restoring family furniture at Ploughing
Many farmers displayed a keen interest in restoring their family furniture at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, according to a...