An agricultural vehicle (10) is described. The vehicle (10) having a frame (12) supported by an axle structure movable relative to the frame (12), the vehicle (10) moveable forwardly over the ground where plant growth is present, the vehicle (10) further comprising a plant shield assembly (30). To improve flexibility of the plant shield assembly (30), the plant shield assembly (30) comprising an elongated flexible shield (32) having a first end (32F) supported from the axle structure and flexing with movement of the axle structure, and a second end (32R), furthermore a shield support (40) connected to the frame (12) and offset in the fore-and-aft direction from the axle, wherein the second end (32R) of the flexible shield (32) is connected to the shield support (40) below the frame (12), the flexible shield (32) facilitating movement of the axle structure relative to the frame (12).
