agriculture
78th Virginia Show set for August 21st with expanded biodiversity focus
The Virginia Show, one of Ireland's premier agricultural events, takes place on August 21st in County Cavan. This year marks the 78th edition and features expanded programming around biodiversity and conservation in farming, with a morning conference titled 'Feeding the World While Respecting the Planet' and eight different environmental projects on display throughout the day.
Owen Brodie, Noel Murphy, Don Sheedy
Date: August 21st, 2024 (or upcoming); Location: Virginia, County Cavan; Features: 36th Angus Cattle Championship, 200+ competitions including cookery, sheep and goat classes, dairy calf competitions, best cow competition; Morning conference on sustainable farming
"Major agricultural show with new focus on farming's environmental benefits – perfect for farmers and rural communities to learn and celebrate sustainable practices."
agriculture
78th Virginia Show set for August 21st with biodiversity focus
The Virginia Show, one of Ireland's premier agricultural events, takes place on August 21st this year. Featuring over 200 competitions including the prestigious Aidy Bailey Champion Cow competition, the show will highlight biodiversity and conservation in farming, with a morning conference on 'Feeding the World While Respecting the Planet' and eight different environmental projects on display throughout the day.
Owen Brodie, Noel Murphy
Date: August 21st; Location: Virginia, County Cavan; Includes 36th Aidy Bailey Champion Cow competition, 200+ competitions (cookery, sheep, goats, dairy calf, handler competitions); Morning conference on sustainable farming; Eight biodiversity projects on display
"Major agricultural show with record 78-year history features innovative focus on farming's environmental benefits"