Wight Rural Hub was proud to attend this year’s Isle of Wight Ploughing Match, sharing a stand with Catchment Sensitive Farming IW and welcoming Gary Clarke from Southern Water. Nestled between the NFU Mutual and Roach Pittis marquees, our pitch was perfectly placed to engage with the farming community and celebrate the Island’s rich agricultural traditions.
We made the most of the day by connecting with farmers, producers and rural stakeholders, while also indulging in some of the Island’s finest local produce. The Leverets delicious offerings were a highlight and in the IW Grain tent, we sampled cinnamon buns from The Lost Bakery made with Isle of Wight Grain flour. We also tasted Wight Whisky, crafted using barley grown right here on the Island—an inspiring showcase of our local circular economy in action.
Throughout the day, we witnessed traditional country skills, admired both vintage and modern farming machinery and celebrated the Island’s rural heritage. The event also supported a vital cause: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
Special congratulations go to:
- Reserve Champion Ploughman – George Richards
- Overall Champion Ploughman – Ricky Attrill
… and to all the skilled ploughmen who took part!
Other highlights included Catchment Sensitive Farming IW’s Jack winning a bag of John Knox potatoes in the raffle and Wight Rural Hub walking away with a bottle of wine and an umbrella from BCM Wilson Hill. All in all, it was a fantastic day and we were proud to support this important event through our pitch fee, programme listing and presence.
Presentation Evening – Tickets Available!
Join the Ploughing Match Presentation Evening on Saturday 27th September at The Chequers Inn, Rookley.
📸 IW Farming Conference Photo Competition Launched!
We’re launched the IW Farming Conference Photo Competition at the Ploughing Match, using beautiful local produce generously donated to our display stand at the County Show. The resulting photographs will form a key part of our marketing campaign for the IW Farming Conference, celebrating the Island’s agricultural landscape and the people who care for it.
Submit your photos by email to info@wightruralhub.co.uk by 31 October.
A huge thank you to all the producers who contributed – your support helps us tell the story of farming on the Isle of Wight in a truly authentic way.
Looking forward to the Ploughing Match 2026 already!
