Paul and Wilma live in rural Shropshire. Agriculture plays an important role in the economy, and the county has the sixth largest number of farm holdings out of 74 local authorities. Shropshire has more people working in agriculture than any other local authority, with the exception of Herefordshire and Cornwall. Most of the farmland is given over to grassland to raise stock, while a quarter is used to grow cereals.
Wilma is a private support worker by profession, and Paul works at a local factory. But they’ve both been ‘blue oval’ fans for many years, and are members of the Ford & Fordson Association.
Starting young
“I was born and raised in Shropshire, and come from a farming background,” Paul explained. “My grandad owned a smallholding and I learnt to drive tractors at an early age. I remember he had a Ford 2000 and loader that he used around the premises. He eventually upgraded the machine to a 3000, which was great fun to drive. I liked the outdoor life and, once I
