‘Huge issue’ of trespassing and dog attacks discussed at Ploughing Championships

People walking in muddy conditions during the National Ploughing Championships at Tullamore, Co Offaly (Niall Carson/PA)

Trespassing and dog attacks on livestock have become a “significant issue”, a farming organisation has said at the Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly.

The issue of high food prices was also highlighted as agricultural and rural groups gathered for the second day of what is Europe’s largest outdoor event.