Aberdeen and Northern Marts hosted the Young Farmers overwintering competition held in conjunction with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) at the Thainstone Centre.
Shire enthusiasts from all corners of the UK gathered on Newark showground for the national show. Jacqueline Pettigrew reports.
Numbers were up at Borderway Dairy Expo, Carlisle, with more than 400 cattle entered including those from 23 new exhibitors.
A new centre record of £15,000 was set at the show and sale of continental store cattle at Carlisle.
Zanna Dennis on the importance of support.
Demand for show potential cattle was strong at Pateley Bridge
Demand for show potential cattle was strong at Pateley Bridge
Buyers were out in force at Ruthin looking for cattle with show potential for the forthcoming season
Auctioneer Oliver Chapman on prices.