Livestock village focal point at 35th Tullamore Show
The 35th Tullamore Show in County Offaly attracted 70,000 attendees, highlighting the importance of the Irish agricultural sector. Government officials used the event to discuss the future of Common Agricultural Policy funding and food security.
Why it matters
The event serves as a critical platform for Irish farmers to engage with policymakers regarding EU funding cuts and the economic future of the agricultural industry.
Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Correspondent
Now in its 35th year, the Tullamore Show, known as the Olympics of farming, continues to garner huge attention.
Up to 70,000 people attended the event today in Co Offaly.
There was the usual fare of big farm machinery and big animals. It also included the 'Most appropriately dressed man' competition.
However, the sustainable livestock village took centre stage throughout the day of festivities.
The dominant issue of the Common Agricultural Policy, was also highlighted.
It comes as the Irish Farmers Association launched a new online hub setting out the implications of a proposed €2.5 billion cut in ringfenced EU funding for farmers.
One of Ireland's "central priorities" during the country's European Union (EU) presidency will be to progress discussions on the future of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding for farmers, the Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon previously said.
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