A Ploughing Competition was held at
Shuttleworth College on Sunday 2 October that saw the land turned
by over 50 ploughmen.
Biggleswade Young Farmers organised the event
which attracts attention from the farming communities of
Bedfordshire and beyond. The ploughmen drew lots for plots of
land and competed in classes for conventional and reversible
ploughs, using modern, classic and vintage tractors.
The competition, in its 49th year, is one of
the main events of the Young Farmer's farming calendar. There
was a special display of heavy horses ploughing the land, as it as
in days gone, by while agricultural dealers gave
demonstrations of the most modern equipment.
A Corn and Root Show had samples of the best
grain, hay, vegetable produce and sales of home cooked goods.
And local Young Farmers Clubs took part in an “It's a
Knockout” type competition.
The ploughing competition took place on Sunday
2 October at King Hill Farm, Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park,
Biggleswade, SG18 9EA.
Shuttleworth College offers a wide range of
land-based learning courses, including Agriculture.