The results of the first day of the National Ploughing Championships 2021 contests have been released by the National Ploughing Association (NPA).

The National Ploughing Championships 2021 kicked off today (Wednesday, September 15) in Ratheniska, Co. Laois.

The exhibition was missing due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but for the participants in the various ploughing contests today, their focus was well and truly set on the competition.

Below are the results from the various competitions on day one of 'Ploughing 2021':