CUMBRIA'S young farmers proved they were a brainy bunch when they took part in the Inter Brainstrust County Final via zoom.

Judge Mr Dan Stamper said: "It was a pleasure to judge such a talented, bunch of young people this evening.

"A great many complex and interesting topics were covered with common sense and good humour.

"Cumbria is very lucky to have such a dynamic yfc movement encouraging and supporting its members in these difficult times".

The teams discussed a wide range of general and rural topics.

Following an evening of intense debate and eloquent argument, Dan and fellow judge Stephen Park placed the teams as follows:

1st - Lowick YFC (Leah Clough, Ben Cooper, Will Longmire, Luke Hodgson)

2nd - Skelton YFC (Meg Harrison, Zac Walsh, Rebecca Grierson, Katie Wilson)

3rd - Greysouthen YFC (Rachel Armstrong, Jack Scott, Will Bowness, Matthew Fearon)

4th - Eden Valley YFC (Jack Sowerby, Will Rogerson, Hector Meanwell, Joe Jackson)

5th - Grayrigg YFC (Martha Galbraith, James Dodgson, Matthew King, Bradley Wills)

6th - Raughton Head YFC (Emma Hetherington, Mark Wharton, Tom Blamire, Jonnie Hetherington)

Northern Area Weekend takes place this weekend.