Over-wintering competition kicks off at mart

This morning sees a Young Farmers’ over-wintering competition take place at Orkney Auction Mart, in Kirkwall.

The event sees animals, that were bought by members of Orkney’s three Young Farmers’ clubs between August and October last year, compete for prizes based on weight gain and which animal can make the most money.

There will also be prizes for the best animals as judged by Mr Bill Cameron, from Keith.

Judging commenced at 9am this morning and a sale will take place from 10.30am onwards.

This is the first time the county’s Young Farmers’ clubs have held an overwintering competition.