An extra stop has been added to the Big Farm Debate tour, on the night before AgriScot at Ingliston, Edinburgh, on November 18.
The grand finale promises to be a lively and light-hearted showdown, as four proud farmers battle it out to prove that their home county produces Scotland’s best. Expect plenty of friendly rivalry, quick wit and good-natured banter as each region’s champion makes their case.
Representing Aberdeenshire will be Robert Maitland, vice-president of this year’s RHASS Presidential Initiative. The Inverurie farmer, who runs cattle, pigs, sheep and arable with his family, is sure to fly the flag for the North East and hot off raising £250,000 for charity he will argue the area is best for generosity and farming.
Down the coast, James Porter from Angus will argue that nowhere compares to his home patch. The soft fruit and arable grower farms some of the best land in Scotland, and he reckons the finest soils naturally produce the finest farmers.
Heading for the hills, Finlay MacIntyre will champion upland Perthshire, declaring that all the best of Scotland’s produce begins in the hills, from sheep and cattle to the farmers themselves. A seasoned after-dinner speaker, Finlay will share stories celebrating the grit and heritage of hill farming.
Finally, Tracy Roan will make the case for Dumfries and Galloway. Farming on some of Scotland’s finest grass-growing land, Tracey insists the South West is where the best farmers reside.
The region, she’ll say, isn’t just the engine room of the dairy sector, it’s home to the best beef, lamb, and people too.
The debate is free to attend and will take place at the Royal Highland Showground on Tuesday, November 18, starting at 8pm sharp with the bar open from 7pm for refreshments.
Expect laughs, local pride and a celebration of Scotland’s farmers at their best.
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