Derbyshire farmer John Mason has been ploughing his own furrow to international success over many decades. Now 85, he talks to Lesley Draper about his remarkable career.
ASTWITH farmer John Mason swept the field when he took part in his first ever ploughing match back in 1947. Since then he has travelled the country with his plough – and even flown it across the world – winning honours both in his own name and on behalf of Great Britain.