Ploughing event promotes renewable energy

RENEWABLE energy will have a big presence at this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore (September 25-27).

Wind turbines, biomass boilers fuelled by chicken litter, oats and barley, solar panels, wood pellet stoves, science and engineering stands will be on view in the 60-acre trade arena. The European Commission and European Parliament will also be there to discuss the environmental challenges that exist in Europe, specifically nature and climate change.

A big demand for exhibition space is being reported by the organisers, the National Ploughing Association (NPA).