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78,000 attend final day of Ploughing 2024
Amy Forde
National Ploughing Association managing director Anna May McHugh said that the overall mood for this year’s Ploughing was incredibly buoyant and positive.
17 September 2024 News
Innovation Arena finalists announced for Ploughing
The Irish agri-tech sector employs more than 4,700 people here and such Irish-owned companies generated sales of almost €1.6bn in 2023, with exports accounting for €1bn.
National Ploughing Championships has a bright future – NPA president
Michael Mahon talks to Grace Hoare about his own history with the Ploughing and the outlook for the future ahead of the 93rd National Ploughing Championships.
Honorary doctorates galore
McGuinness took the opportunity to congratulate the agriculture and food science who also graduated that day.
11 September 2024 Dealer
Preparations 'taking shape' ahead of Ploughing 2024
Ploughing 2024 will take place from 17 to 19 September in Ratheniska, Co Laois, with over 300 competitors preparing to plough over the three days.
3 September 2024 News
Child safety wristbands to return to Ploughing 2024
Children's parents or guardians can write their phone number on the wristbands to allow for a means of contact should the child wander.
2 September 2024 News
Anna May McHugh awarded honorary degree from Trinity
McHugh 'the worthy recipient of countless honours for her 70 years of services rendered to Irish agriculture and culture'.
14 June 2024 News
NPA secures new sponsor for brown bread-making competition
A cash prize of €5,000 and a NEFF oven is up for grabs for the winning brown bread maker.
16 May 2024 News