More than 40 tractors took place in the 15th annual ploughing match in west Suffolk at the weekend, which was organised by the East Anglian branch of the Ferguson Club.

East Anglian Daily Times: The 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: ANGELA LORDThe 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: ANGELA LORD (Image: Angela Lord)

The match was held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds, by kind permission of the Turner family, on Sunday, October 8.

East Anglian Daily Times: The 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: ANGELA LORDThe 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: ANGELA LORD (Image: Angela Lord)

In total, 45 vintage and classic tractors took part in the event, and each driver received a plaque, which was sponsored by Silver Fox Tractor Spares.

East Anglian Daily Times: The 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: ANGELA LORDThe 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: ANGELA LORD (Image: Angela Lord)

Judges were on hand to assess the quality and standard of the plots, and the winners of the various classes were presented with a cup or trophy for their ploughing success.

East Anglian Daily Times: The 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: JOHN LORDThe 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: JOHN LORD (Image: John Lord)

After previous wet weather, the sun shone on the weekend event, which was organised by local members of the Ferguson Club, Henry Castle and Don Sapsford. A donation was sent to the Papworth Hospital Charity following the annual match.

East Anglian Daily Times: The 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: JOHN LORDThe 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: JOHN LORD (Image: John Lord)

East Anglian Daily Times: The 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: ANGELA LORDThe 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: ANGELA LORD (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: The 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: ANGELA LORDThe 15th annual ploughing match held on the Ampton Hall estate, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: ANGELA LORD (Image: Angela Lord)