In an interview with the Irish Farmers Journal, Anna Marie McHugh, general secretary of the World Ploughing Association and National Ploughing Association assistant managing director, revealed that she is most looking forward to the parade of the ploughmen heading out to the competition field on Thursday morning."The opening is always a very special occasion," she said. "It is always a lovely event to have. Our parade on Thursday includes the crème de la crème of the ploughers and the best two will be picked to go and represent Ireland at the world ploughing championships."