Plough Sunday (January 16) was celebrated with a tractor run in Thaxted, organised by Essex Young Farmers.

Dunmow Broadcast: Plough Sunday in ThaxtedPlough Sunday in Thaxted (Image: Jodee Hill)

Dunmow Broadcast: The Essex Young Farmers' tractor run approaching Thaxted on Plough SundayThe Essex Young Farmers' tractor run approaching Thaxted on Plough Sunday (Image: Essex Young Farmers)

Dan Low, one of the event's organisers, said: "I think it’s immensely important for events such as these to bring the public closer to the agricultural industry.

"The general public has never been more far removed from the supply chain.

"I think it's crucial to know how much dedication and hard work goes into producing the products on supermarket shelves."

Dunmow Broadcast: Plough Sunday in ThaxtedPlough Sunday in Thaxted (Image: Jodee Hill)

Dan added that some of the machinery on show are worth six-figure sums.

He said: "Some of the technology has more tech on-board than an aircraft."

Dunmow Broadcast: Thaxted's famous Morris Men perform on Plough SundayThaxted's famous Morris Men perform on Plough Sunday (Image: Jodee Hill)

Dunmow Broadcast: Thaxted Morris Men wear face masks to match their kit at the Essex Young Farmers Plough Sunday eventThaxted Morris Men wear face masks to match their kit at the Essex Young Farmers Plough Sunday event (Image: Thaxted Morris Men)

They were raising funds for the Farming Community Network and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), which provide financial support to farming families.

Thaxted Morris Men and the parish church also lent their support to Plough Sunday.