On tonight’s programme we had our first look forward to the Ploughing Championships and in particular the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena. We heard from James Moloney who told us about what to expect and the likely type of innovation and technology projects and demonstrations. This has proven to be a very popular part of the event. Closing dates for intending participants ins Saturday July 15th. Full details here
Paul Hyland of the Irish Grassland Association joined us to tell us about the dairy farm tours (on Jamie Kealy’s farm at Tullow, Co. Carlow and Cathal Moran’s farm in Skeoghvosteen, Co. Kilkenny). Full details and arrangements here.
George Collier, chair of the IFA in Carlow joined us to discuss the range issues affecting farmers in Carlow and we had the weekly Mart Report with George Candler.
