Ploughing role first for McHugh

Ireland’s Anna Marie McHugh has become the first woman to hold the position of general secretary of the executive committee of the World Ploughing Organisation (WPO).
Ploughing role first for McHugh

Appointing the fourth general secretary in its 60-year history, the WPO has selected the 44-year old PRO and assistant managing director with the National Ploughing Association (NPA) to take responsibility for day-to-day WPO operations, assessing future world venues, developing the organisation worldwide, and heading up WPO communication and media relations.

Anna Marie goes straight into action at the World Ploughing Contest in Olds, Alberta, Canada — where competitors will bid for international titles on July 19 and 20.

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