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91,000 Attend Day 2 of the 95th National Ploughing Championships

17 Sep, 2026  

Day Two of the 95th National Ploughing Championships saw another huge crowd descend on Screggan, with visitors enjoying a packed programme of ploughing, livestock, food, fashion and entertainment as attendance reached 91,000. The ploughing fields were once again at the heart of the action, with Senior Conventional and Senior Reversible classes getting underway alongside the Farmerette […]

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Kverneland to launch new grass kit at Ploughing 2026

26 Aug, 2026  

Kverneland Group Ireland, an official sponsor of this year’s National Ploughing Championships, will launch two new grass machines onto the Irish market as part of a broad display of Kverneland, McConnel and SILOKING machinery. The new Kverneland Tactus twin-rotor rake and Tersus 4000 flail chopper will make their Irish debut at this year’s National Ploughing […]

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Clonearl Engineering embedded in the farming community 

26 Aug, 2026  

Farmers nationwide benefit from the superior products and services of Clonearl Engineering – an industry-leading metal fabrication business located in Daingean, County Offaly. We headed to the midlands and interrupted hands-on owner Jack Pilkington’s busy schedule to find out more.  Clonearl Engineering is an award-winning County Offaly headquartered steel fabrication company that specialises in sheds, trailers, gates and agri-tech solutions. Founder / proprietor Jack Pilkington and […]

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Forest Statistics Ireland Report for 2026 launched

24 Aug, 2026  

Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Niall Collins TD, has announced the publication of the Department’s Annual Forest Statistics Report for 2026. Minister Collins said: “The Forest Statistics Ireland 2026 annual report brings together a wide range of information into one place to provide a detailed picture of the forest […]

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Wheelchair + Diabetes = Farmyard!

17 Aug, 2026  

By Brendan Boylan If any of you have come across my writings previously, it will almost certainly have been in a sporting context. Predominantly over the past couple of decades on my own website – www.boylantalkssport.com as well as in several local and national publications. The thing is though, even if you have happened upon […]

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Jim Power Agri Sales synonymous with premium products and service 

17 Aug, 2026  

Headquartered in Tallow, County Waterford, Jim Power Agri Sales has since its inception in 2008 evolved into one of Ireland’s premier tractor and agricultural machinery dealerships. We touched base with sales manager Kalen Budden for an update on this progressive operation which is firmly established as an industry leader for sales and service across Munster and beyond.  From humble beginnings 18 […]

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ODS O’Dwyer Steel: the farm building experts 

12 Aug, 2026  

ODS (O’Dwyer Steel) is the leading supplier of fabricated steel and cladding to the agricultural sector in Ireland, covering projects for essential infrastructure such as farm buildings, modern structures for animal husbandry and equestrian facilities.  Also servicing the modular, industrial and offsite sectors across Ireland, the UK and Europe, the Co. Tipperary-headquartered specialist engineering company […]

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McPhillips Woodshavings moving with the times 

5 Aug, 2026  

For coming up on 50 years now, McPhillips Woodshavings have been supplying high-quality, value-added animal bedding to the poultry, equestrian and dairy sectors nationwide. We dropped into their County Monaghan base to get an update on an exciting new product from managing director Sean McPhillips.  By sourcing and supplying quality products and providing outstanding service […]

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Smith Bros Agri Contractors do it best 

29 Jul, 2026  

Smith Bros Agri Contractors Ltd in Tierworker, Co. Meath is a second-generation family business that provides an exceptional service to a large and loyal customer-base in counties Meath, Cavan and Louth.  From their base near Kells on the Meath-Cavan border, brothers Padraig and Andrew Smith offer a wide range of high-quality contracting services, including pit and baled silage, […]

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New VOLTO tedders from CLAAS with working widths from 6.60 to 10.80 m and HD power train

23 Jul, 2026  

CLAAS is expanding its range of tedders with seven new VOLTO and VOLTO T models, positioned below the VOLTO 1500 – 1300 TS series introduced in 2024. In addition to even more user-friendly operation, improved ground contour following and enhanced working quality, particular attention was paid during the development process to the low-maintenance, oil-filled rotor […]