Rural Life
Crowd up on day one of Ploughing 2024
75,500 people attended the first day of the National Ploughing Championships (NPC) today (Tuesday, September 17), the National Ploughing Association (NPA) confirmed....
National Ploughing Championships
Rural Life
President Higgins: Security of better supports needed for farm sustainability
President Michael D Higgins has said today (Tuesday, September 17) that in order for farming as a way of life...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
HSA to focus on tractor safety and farmer health at Ploughing 2024
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will place a focus on tractor safety and farmer health and wellbeing during this...
Rural Life
Ploughing 2024: What not to miss with Agriland live at the championships
Agriland Media Group is set to deliver a combination of both exclusive livestream panel discussions with industry leaders, farmers, ministers and...
Rural Life
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...
Machinery
Ploughing: Merlo Multifarmer telescopic handler competition at Agriland stand
Farmers who visit the Agriland stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships will be in with a chance to win...
Rural Life
Ploughing 2024: Agriland livestream with unmissable panel discussions & podcasts
The countdown is officially underway to the 2024 National Ploughing Championships (NPC) which will take place from Tuesday, September 17...
Rural Life
Charity urges farmers to seek medical attention for health concerns
Emergency medical response charity CRITICAL is advising farmers to seek medical attention early for all health concerns, including mental health....
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Rural Life
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...
Rural Life
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...
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...
Rural Life
Gardaà paid €227,421 for policing services at Ploughing 2023
The 2023 National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois was one of the top 10 “most expensive events” policed by...
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...
Rural Life
New sponsor for national brown bread baking competition
Retailer Euronics Ireland has today (Thursday, May 16) been named as the new sponsor of the National Brown Bread Baking...
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Opti-Skim trumps calf milk replacer with newest edition
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Rural Life
NPA elects new president and officials at AGM
The National Ploughing Association (NPA) has elected a new president and a number of other officers, following its annual general...
Rural Life
Tirlán will 'not have an exhibit' at 2024 Ploughing Championships
Dairy co-op Tirlán intends to concentrate on a series of milk supplier open days in September this year and will...
Agri-Business
Under 10% of 'Ploughing 2023' ticket sales were 'at the gate'
Under 10% of tickets for the 2023 National Ploughing Championships were purchased ‘at the gate’, with the vast majority purchased...
Rural Life
Dates and location announced for Ploughing 2024
If the rain held you back from attenting this year’s National Ploughing Championships, fear not, as it is set to...