With less than one month to go to the 2023 National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois from September 19th to 21st, trade bookings are at capacity due to exceptional and unparalleled demand for this time of year and a waiting list is in place.

NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said, “The extraordinary number of confirmed exhibitors highlights how the Ploughing makes good commercial sense for the companies exhibiting. Europe’s largest outdoor exhibition is an ideal opportunity to showcase the very best of products and services to an expected 300,000 visitors.

"There will be exhibitors from every part of the country, a large number from Northern Ireland and record international interest with exhibitors coming from an array of countries such as Italy, Slovakia, Australia, France, Scotland, Spain, Estonia, Wales, Belgium, Netherlands and England.”

Millions of euros worth of agricultural and plant machinery displaying the latest cutting-edge technologies will be on show this year. The leading manufacturers and agents will be present with specialist sales advisors and technical experts available for free consultations. In addition, the prestigious ‘Machine of the Year’ competition will feature again.

Vintage Exhibitions, Motor Show, Threshing, Loy Digging, with well-known faces everywhere and of course a true Ploughing Masterclass will be on display in 24 classes throughout the 3 days.