Six members of YFC Wales were announced winners today and will be starting a new career in pig rearing this September as part of an initiative by Menter Moch Cymru and Wales YFC. The winners were announced today at the RWAS Virtual Royal Welsh Show.
The six individuals that were hailed winners and will be receiving five weaners as a stepping stone into the pig industry are Dylan Phillips from Bwlch y Rhandir, Llangwyryfon, Eiry Williams of Ty Newydd Langwyryfon, Luned Jones of Llanwnnen, Llanllwni, Elliw Roberts of Holyhead on Anglesey, Sally Griffiths of Presteigne, Radnor and Laura Evans of Gwynfa, Llangwyryfon.
The competition was launched in April 2021 to find 6 enthusiastic new pig keepers. The application process included a written application followed by a virtual farm visit and on-farm assessment. The judges were very impressed with the standard of the applications and had a difficult task to select the final six.
The prize provided by Menter Moch Cymru is a bespoke training programme, starting with the first training session training on pig husbandry, legislation and feed/nutrition, followed by additional training sessions throughout the year…..
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