Minister Muir attends Northern Ireland Ploughing Championships
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Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has visited the annual NI Ploughing Championships in Gilford, Co Down.
Now in its 81st year, the two-day event is organised by the Northern Ireland Ploughing Association (NIPA).
Minister Muir witnessed the 5 Nations Competition, which saw two competitors from each part of the British Isles go head-to-head in conventional and reversal trials for the top prize.
Speaking after day one of the show, Minister Muir said: “The Ploughing Championships are not only a showcase of a core skill in managing the land but also act as a key social event for the farming and wider rural community. Iwish to congratulate all the local farmers who competed on their performance.
“I would like to express my thanks to members of the Northern Ireland Ploughing Association (NIPA) for the kind invitation today and wish them every success for the second day of the show.”
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