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From horse-drawn ploughs to autonomous tractors at Ireland's ploughing show
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From horse-drawn ploughs to autonomous tractors at Ireland's ploughing show

Ireland's 95th Ploughing Championships brought together over 350 competitors and tens of thousands of visitors at Screggan in County Offaly, showcasing the fascinating journey from traditional horse-drawn ploughs to cutting-edge autonomous machinery. The event brilliantly mixed heritage with innovation - you could see veteran farmers demonstrating the ancient Irish loy digging technique right alongside drones, robots, and precision agriculture systems. Manitou's battery-powered telehandler won Machine of the Year honours, proving that modern electric technology can match the performance of traditional diesel alternatives. And here's the thing - this massive three-day gathering, often called Europe's largest outdoor event, perfectly captures the challenge facing Irish and European farmers today: how to blend time-tested skills with new technology while managing rising costs.
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