Farming focus for Jackton SWI

Jackton SWI held their November meeting recently and welcomed guest speaker William Harper.

He gave an illustrated slide show on modern farming.

Willie told his life story of how he left school and went to West Lothian’s Oatridge Agricultural College. He then headed to Australia for six months before deciding to apply to be a tenant farmer in Renfrewshire.

His application was successful and he started up a beef suckler herd.

Building up a closer bond with his landlord, he now has 600 hectares.

Willie is also an agent for the National Farmers Union Scotland, travelling a number of miles.

After answering many questions, Christine J Steven gave the vote of thanks.

Competition winners: Upside-down Cake – 1st, Jean Wardrop; 2nd Jean Shearer. Umbrella – 1st, Jean Wardrop; 2nd Marrette Craig.

The next meeting is Tuesday, December 4 and the group’s 72nd birthday party lunch will be held in the Eglinton Arms Hotel, Eaglesham.