On-farm innovation is the theme of a Wales YFC conference this weekend which aims to inspire the post-Brexit generation of farmers.
The federation’s 2019 Rural Affairs Conference is open to past and present Wales YFC members and is being held at Gelli Aur College Farm, Carmarthen, on Saturday, January 12, 10am-4pm.
Its objective is to equip delegates with the “vision and motivation” to work towards sustainable and profitable agriculture.
Speakers include former Sheep Farmer of the Year Neil Perkins and Jacob Anthony, the Farmers Weekly’s 2018 Young Farmer of the Year.
Also in the line-up are Gareth Davies, chairman of Nuffield Wales, and dairy farmers Jonny and Dulcie Crickmore, Gold award winners in last year’s British Farming Awards.
In addition the conference, entitled “Innovation – Efficiency on the Farm”, will have two breakout sessions.
One is a farm walk with Huw Davies and John Owen from Gelli Aur, who will discuss the college’s slurry research project.
The other is a “Live Animal Selection” workshop with Wyn Williams and Mathew Brown from Dunbia.
Hefin Evans, Wales YFC’s rural affairs chairman, said: “This conference belongs to the next generation and is focused on inspiring young farmers to grab the challenges that face the industry and make them into opportunities.”
Sponsoring the event is Clynderwen and Cardiganshire Farmers (CCF Ltd).
- To confirm attendance, contact Catrin Price on catrin.price@yfc-wales.org.uk or 01982 553502.
