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Who will plough the straightest furrow in Britain?

74th British National Ploughing Championships is taking place in Coventry, West Midlands, this weekend

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Who will plough the straightest furrow in Britain?

Across the country, ploughmen and women are gearing up for the 2025 British National Ploughing Championships. More than 250 competitors will be aiming to carve the straightest furrow the event which...

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