Queens of the plough: Anna May and Anna Marie McHugh

When Anna May took over the National Ploughing Championships, she was met with scepticism from some

Anna Marie nods and says: “Sure, it’s always a good feeling to survive another Ploughing. It’s hell for leather for three days.”

CV: Anna May and Anna Marie McHugh

Ages:80 and 46

Family: Anna May has one son and one daughter; Anna Marie has one son

Favourite TV show: both are big Downton Abbey fans, and watched the entire box set in a matter of days

The glow of the barley fields along the N78 is interrupted by a small, low sign the size of a tea tray. It points down towards a road so ...