Photo of the Week: Vintage farming in the modern day

Martin Ward 07 June 2024

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The old and new collide in this shot taken in Methley, near Leeds, by Joshua Wright.

Sent in to our Farming Memories gallery recently, the Claas Senator 70 can be seen cutting 130 acres of wheat, barley and beans on a tenanted farm.

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Josh recalls: “Everytime I look at it I can hear the engine revving up, smell the grease and dust and feel the heat on my neck.

“I don’t have the farm anymore but fond memories will always be held of a hot summer’s day in the cockpit piloting this absolute classic.”

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