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FENCING CONTRACTORS will have the opportunity to put their skills to the test at this years National Sheep Association Scotsheep event, which will include a live fencing competition.

The biannual event, sponsored by Virgin Money and hosted by Robert and Hazel McNee, at Over Finlarg, Tealing, Dundee, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, will feature a variety of demonstrations, seminars and competitions throughout the day, including the new fencing competition sponsored by Tornado Wire and James Jones and Sons Timber.

Competing two-man teams will be tasked with erecting a section of high tensile stock netting, between 60 to 70 metres in length, with two end straining posts and a slight turn towards one end within the three hours allocated.

All fencing materials will be provided, including netting, line wire, barbed wire, and timber, as well as staples, fasteners, nails and other requisites within the finished fence. No wire joining accessories will be allowed and all wires must be tied and joined using knots.

Competitors will be responsible for providing their own tools, and safety equipment, with only handheld tools permitted, including petrol driven augers and chainsaws, but excluding all vehicle mounted equipment.

We are delighted to introduce this new competition to the NSA Scotsheep programme of events this year and would encourage all fencing contractors to get their entries in and demonstrate the good work they can do, said NSA Scotsheep 2022 chairman, Willy Millar.

There will be three prizes awarded at the competition along with a trophy to the winners, with first prize winners receiving 200; second prize 100 and third prize 50.

Entries are limited to a maximum of eight teams of two, although if the competition is oversubscribed, a ballot will take place immediately after the closing date on April 1, 2022, and the entrants notified.

The entry fee is 20 including VAT and includes two competitor entrance tickets, breakfast and lunch vouchers.

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Competitive fencing to feature at NSA Scotsheep 2022 - The Scottish Farmer