The Kildare South TD says it's a great location for the event to be held.
Martin Heydon says being at the National Ploughing Championships in Offaly as the Minister for Agriculture is "particularly special".
The Kildare South TD is also welcoming the move to Screggan Tullamore - branding it a "great location".
Day two of the Ploughing has seen the launch of a new Rural Safety Action plan along with classic staples including the All Ireland Welly Throwing Competition in aid of mental health charity SOSAD.
Minister Heydon says he's delighted to be at the Ploughing:
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