Newbury Racecourse to feature tractor demo in support of British farming

Shaun Hinds, chief executive at Newbury Racecourse, said the racecourse would serve as a platform for people to come together and show their appreciation and respect for farmers

Chris Brayford
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With 100 tractors set to assemble at the racecourse on Saturday (March 22) Newbury farmer Dan Willis said: "This is an incredible opportunity for us to unite and show how much the countryside means to us all." (Newbury Racecourse)
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With 100 tractors set to assemble at the racecourse on Saturday (March 22) Newbury farmer Dan Willis said: "This is an incredible opportunity for us to unite and show how much the countryside means to us all." (Newbury Racecourse)

A landmark racecourse in Berkshire has announced it will open its doors to farmers in a symbolic gesture to show just how important they are in maintaining healthy and successful communities. Newbury...

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