Offaly

Funding of €5m is being awarded to the Lisheen Bioeconomy Scaleup Initiative (BioScaleUp) in Tipperary.

Course provides a pathway into careers in farming for those who don’t come from an agricultural background.

A 2001 John Deere 6910S with 12,000 hours sold for 24,750 plus VAT at Hennessy Auctioneers’ September sale. Gary Abbott looks at some of the highlight prices.

The house is in the centre of the land and enjoys good privacy. There is also a traditioal farmyard.

An opportunity to own your own Co Offaly townland has presented itself as a substantial residential farm in the south ot the county goes for public auction, writes Tommy Moyles.

Between comments to local radio and hotels being booked out for next year, the Dealer is hearing plenty of talk about Tullamore as a destination for Ploughing 2025.

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.

Established in the 1960s, the farm is now home to around 9,000 blueberry bushes and a packing shed. It has recently come on the market and is for sale by private treaty.