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-Creating a profit is crucial -for the survival of any business... | 0:00:06 | 0:00:10 | |
-..but by focusing on money alone... | 0:00:10 | 0:00:13 | |
-..there's a danger -of neglecting social values. | 0:00:13 | 0:00:16 | |
-One farm near Swansea -is based on those values. | 0:00:17 | 0:00:20 | |
-Protecting the interests of people -with problems is one of its aims. | 0:00:20 | 0:00:25 | |
-We'll meet two brothers who've -returned to the family farm... | 0:00:34 | 0:00:39 | |
-..after completing their studies. | 0:00:39 | 0:00:41 | |
-My grandfather's father -started farming here. | 0:00:41 | 0:00:44 | |
-TB changed the business greatly. | 0:00:44 | 0:00:47 | |
-We had to expand -and that's what we did. | 0:00:48 | 0:00:52 | |
-The path to an agricultural career -isn't as easy for everyone. | 0:00:52 | 0:00:57 | |
-Daloni meets a young man -who is now a farmer... | 0:00:58 | 0:01:01 | |
-..despite not being raised -on a farm. | 0:01:01 | 0:01:03 | |
-These days -it's not uncommon to see pets... | 0:01:10 | 0:01:13 | |
-..visiting hospital patients -or the elderly in care homes. | 0:01:13 | 0:01:17 | |
-There's no doubt that -the relationship is beneficial... | 0:01:18 | 0:01:21 | |
-..but can farms -also play their part? | 0:01:21 | 0:01:24 | |
-Swansea's community farm -is only three and a half acres. | 0:01:27 | 0:01:31 | |
-The farm is a charity -which bridges town and country... | 0:01:31 | 0:01:34 | |
-..and offers vulnerable people -and visitors an opportunity... | 0:01:35 | 0:01:39 | |
-..to develop a connection -with animals. | 0:01:39 | 0:01:42 | |
-It's an effective way to use -scarce land according to Kate Gibbs. | 0:01:42 | 0:01:46 | |
-Originally, -I lived on an estate in Townhill. | 0:01:47 | 0:01:51 | |
-My son was young -and I was a single mother. | 0:01:51 | 0:01:54 | |
-I just wanted something nice to do. | 0:01:54 | 0:01:56 | |
-I heard about the farm -so we both turned up here. | 0:01:57 | 0:01:59 | |
-We've been part of the family -ever since. | 0:02:00 | 0:02:03 | |
-We've seen this place grow -over the past few years. | 0:02:03 | 0:02:07 | |
-A lot has happened here - -we erected all the fences... | 0:02:07 | 0:02:11 | |
-..we've worked on the hedges and -we built a poly tunnel greenhouse. | 0:02:12 | 0:02:17 | |
-All the work we've done -on the site's infrastructure... | 0:02:17 | 0:02:21 | |
-..has happened -over the past 20 years. | 0:02:21 | 0:02:24 | |
-A lot of volunteers worked hard -to build the cafe. | 0:02:24 | 0:02:27 | |
-Everything you see around you, -every brick, every fence... | 0:02:28 | 0:02:32 | |
-..it's all been done by volunteers. | 0:02:32 | 0:02:35 | |
-It's a real community farm. | 0:02:35 | 0:02:37 | |
-In terms of employment... | 0:02:37 | 0:02:40 | |
-..you're employed -by the charity that runs the farm. | 0:02:40 | 0:02:44 | |
-We're an independent charity. | 0:02:45 | 0:02:47 | |
-We do all the administrative work, -we raise funds... | 0:02:47 | 0:02:52 | |
-..we're trying -to develop commercially. | 0:02:52 | 0:02:56 | |
-A small team of us, -along with volunteers... | 0:02:57 | 0:03:00 | |
-..are responsible -for running the farm. | 0:03:00 | 0:03:02 | |
-You're next door -to a primary school. | 0:03:03 | 0:03:05 | |
-Yes, we're next door to -one of Swansea's primary schools. | 0:03:06 | 0:03:10 | |
-One year, -a sheep gave birth out in the field. | 0:03:10 | 0:03:13 | |
-They stopped the lessons and -the children came out to watch it. | 0:03:13 | 0:03:18 | |
-For a child living in a city, -that's a magical moment. | 0:03:18 | 0:03:22 | |
-To see something like that happen... | 0:03:22 | 0:03:24 | |
-..and understand -that's how life works. | 0:03:25 | 0:03:27 | |
-It's a special place. | 0:03:27 | 0:03:29 | |
-This is a mixed farm - -six Llanwenog sheep, two pigs... | 0:03:31 | 0:03:36 | |
-..and a variety of poultry. | 0:03:36 | 0:03:38 | |
-Because of the bird flu -restrictions... | 0:03:39 | 0:03:41 | |
-..they are all indoors. | 0:03:41 | 0:03:43 | |
-How many visitors -do you get each year? | 0:03:45 | 0:03:48 | |
-I think we have up to 12,000 a year. | 0:03:48 | 0:03:50 | |
-People enjoy coming here, -it's like a park with animals. | 0:03:51 | 0:03:55 | |
-Can't go wrong. | 0:03:55 | 0:03:56 | |
-Have you made specific decisions, -to keep this breed for example? | 0:03:56 | 0:04:01 | |
-We strongly support tradition. | 0:04:01 | 0:04:04 | |
-We try to keep native Welsh breeds, -and rare breeds. | 0:04:04 | 0:04:09 | |
-That's how we make the decision. | 0:04:10 | 0:04:12 | |
-With the apple trees, we've chosen -apples that are traditionally Welsh. | 0:04:12 | 0:04:17 | |
-People can literally see their lunch -when they visit the farm. | 0:04:17 | 0:04:22 | |
-Children come here -for the first time... | 0:04:23 | 0:04:25 | |
-..and you show them a chicken -and they say... | 0:04:25 | 0:04:28 | |
-.."That's the same word -as chicken nuggets!" | 0:04:28 | 0:04:31 | |
-As if they're two different things. -Some think eggs come from sheep! | 0:04:31 | 0:04:36 | |
-They don't know -where their food comes from. | 0:04:36 | 0:04:38 | |
-Tell me more -about the therapeutic side. | 0:04:39 | 0:04:42 | |
-Sometimes, people want a connection -between humans and animals... | 0:04:42 | 0:04:46 | |
-..whether it's a sheep or a pig. | 0:04:47 | 0:04:50 | |
-We do important therapeutic work -with people. | 0:04:50 | 0:04:53 | |
-Some people come here when something -has gone wrong in their lives. | 0:04:53 | 0:04:58 | |
-Many people have said that the farm -has saved their lives... | 0:04:58 | 0:05:02 | |
-..and that coming here has -prevented them committing suicide. | 0:05:02 | 0:05:07 | |
-We have a massive responsibility... | 0:05:07 | 0:05:10 | |
-..to keep this place going -for those people. | 0:05:10 | 0:05:13 | |
-There's also an economic -and financial aspect. | 0:05:13 | 0:05:18 | |
-We know that the work we do... | 0:05:18 | 0:05:21 | |
-..saves money for the NHS -and the Benefits Agency. | 0:05:21 | 0:05:25 | |
-The work we do with people -helps them build their confidence. | 0:05:25 | 0:05:29 | |
-We're doing something that's -important to people's lives... | 0:05:29 | 0:05:33 | |
-..and it's also beneficial -to the economy. | 0:05:33 | 0:05:36 | |
-We're changing the way people think -in their lives and their work. | 0:05:37 | 0:05:41 | |
-This has been a godsend to me -and people like me. | 0:05:44 | 0:05:47 | |
-It gives you a purpose again. | 0:05:47 | 0:05:50 | |
-I lost my job, various problems. | 0:05:50 | 0:05:52 | |
-It's a small charity, -it does huge things. | 0:05:52 | 0:05:55 | |
-It is like a second family and -to some, it's their first family. | 0:05:55 | 0:05:59 | |
-The thing is -it's not widely known enough... | 0:06:00 | 0:06:03 | |
-..but from a farming -point of view... | 0:06:03 | 0:06:06 | |
-..I think people just need to know -more about how our food is produced. | 0:06:06 | 0:06:12 | |
-I think it's really important. | 0:06:12 | 0:06:14 | |
-I really wish they could get -together and realise... | 0:06:15 | 0:06:18 | |
-..that if this goes, you've lost it. | 0:06:18 | 0:06:21 | |
-What's the position -with the community farm right now? | 0:06:24 | 0:06:27 | |
-We're in a very -precarious situation. | 0:06:28 | 0:06:30 | |
-If we can't raise enough money, -we may have to close in March. | 0:06:31 | 0:06:35 | |
-How much money do you need to raise? | 0:06:35 | 0:06:37 | |
-We're trying to raise 25,000 -through Crowdfunder. | 0:06:38 | 0:06:41 | |
-What would you say to someone -who hears about your situation? | 0:06:41 | 0:06:45 | |
-You can contact us by email... | 0:06:45 | 0:06:49 | |
-..over the phone, -on Facebook and Twitter. | 0:06:49 | 0:06:52 | |
-People can also access the -Crowdfunder page and pledge money. | 0:06:52 | 0:06:56 | |
-If we don't raise enough, -you don't pay a penny. | 0:06:56 | 0:07:00 | |
-There's people here from all walks -of life with all sorts of problems. | 0:07:01 | 0:07:05 | |
-They love coming here. | 0:07:05 | 0:07:07 | |
-For a small charity like this, -the only one like this in Wales... | 0:07:07 | 0:07:11 | |
-..it will be absolutely shocking -for it to close. | 0:07:11 | 0:07:14 | |
-We hope something can be done. | 0:07:14 | 0:07:16 | |
-Next, we're off to Wolfscastle -in Pembrokeshire... | 0:07:22 | 0:07:26 | |
-..to meet two brothers who returned -home to run the family business. | 0:07:26 | 0:07:31 | |
-Here's the set-up - two brothers, -two farms, one management system. | 0:07:31 | 0:07:37 | |
-James and Charles, along with -their parents Michael and Gill... | 0:07:39 | 0:07:44 | |
-..and their uncle and aunt... | 0:07:44 | 0:07:46 | |
-..farm 1,500 acres -with over 3,000 livestock. | 0:07:47 | 0:07:51 | |
-The business has grown considerably -over the past 15 years. | 0:07:51 | 0:07:55 | |
-My grandfather's father -started farming here, Bertie George. | 0:07:55 | 0:08:01 | |
-My grandfather took over from him. | 0:08:01 | 0:08:04 | |
-The farm was successful -in a lot of shows. | 0:08:05 | 0:08:09 | |
-Yes, we've had a lot of success -over the years. | 0:08:09 | 0:08:13 | |
-I know that my grandfather, -father and uncle had success... | 0:08:13 | 0:08:18 | |
-..in shows in the '80s and '90s. | 0:08:18 | 0:08:21 | |
-Our last success -was in the Royal Show in Stoneleigh. | 0:08:21 | 0:08:26 | |
-The farm's been restructured -since the outbreak of TB. | 0:08:26 | 0:08:30 | |
-TB changed the business greatly. | 0:08:30 | 0:08:33 | |
-Before that, -we had two income streams... | 0:08:34 | 0:08:38 | |
-..from dairy and selling stock. | 0:08:38 | 0:08:41 | |
-The situation changed overnight. | 0:08:41 | 0:08:45 | |
-We had to retain all the stock -because of the TB restrictions. | 0:08:46 | 0:08:50 | |
-We had to expand -and that's what we did. | 0:08:50 | 0:08:54 | |
-Back in 2005... | 0:08:54 | 0:08:57 | |
-..we had just under 500 livestock. | 0:08:58 | 0:09:00 | |
-Right now, today, -we have just under 3,000 livestock. | 0:09:00 | 0:09:05 | |
-You can see -that we've expanded quickly... | 0:09:06 | 0:09:10 | |
-..and we've done it all -through rearing our own stock. | 0:09:10 | 0:09:14 | |
-How do things work -between the two farms? | 0:09:15 | 0:09:18 | |
-We milk just over 300 -in Brynhyfryd... | 0:09:18 | 0:09:21 | |
-..just under 700 in Sealyham. | 0:09:21 | 0:09:24 | |
-We have just under 200 dry cows, -on the whole. | 0:09:25 | 0:09:31 | |
-James manages all the cows -in Sealyham... | 0:09:31 | 0:09:34 | |
-..and I manage all the cows -in Brynhyfryd. | 0:09:34 | 0:09:38 | |
-We manage the two herds -separately... | 0:09:41 | 0:09:45 | |
-..but we've adopted -very similar systems. | 0:09:45 | 0:09:49 | |
-James is the eldest brother. | 0:09:50 | 0:09:52 | |
-He returned five years ago -with a degree in Agriculture... | 0:09:52 | 0:09:56 | |
-..from Harper Adams College. | 0:09:56 | 0:09:58 | |
-He manages the Sealyham Farm -his grandfather bought in 1978. | 0:09:58 | 0:10:03 | |
-With all the work you do here, -organisation is crucial. | 0:10:03 | 0:10:07 | |
-Tell me about the system. | 0:10:08 | 0:10:09 | |
-We keep everything simple. | 0:10:10 | 0:10:12 | |
-We feed the stock every morning. | 0:10:12 | 0:10:14 | |
-Grass silage is the main ingredient, -and maize silage. | 0:10:15 | 0:10:20 | |
-We have two blends, -one with energy and protein. | 0:10:20 | 0:10:24 | |
-Also brewers grains. | 0:10:24 | 0:10:26 | |
-The vet visits on Monday afternoon. -Foot trimmer on a Thursday. | 0:10:26 | 0:10:30 | |
-We dry off on Fridays... | 0:10:31 | 0:10:35 | |
-..the dry cows -go down to South Lays Farm. | 0:10:35 | 0:10:39 | |
-We bring them back -three weeks before they calve. | 0:10:41 | 0:10:44 | |
-How important -is having reliable staff? | 0:10:45 | 0:10:48 | |
-It's very important, -the staff are superb. | 0:10:48 | 0:10:52 | |
-We're very lucky - some are local... | 0:10:52 | 0:10:55 | |
-..and some have come from Poland. | 0:10:56 | 0:10:58 | |
-They all work well together - -we have a good team. | 0:10:58 | 0:11:01 | |
-We are lucky. | 0:11:02 | 0:11:04 | |
-We try to look after them -and it works well. | 0:11:05 | 0:11:08 | |
-They employ 18 full-time staff -and some part-time staff... | 0:11:09 | 0:11:14 | |
-..which is crucial when -you're milking three times a day. | 0:11:14 | 0:11:19 | |
-How many hours -are you milking each day? | 0:11:19 | 0:11:22 | |
-It takes just over -four hours to milk. | 0:11:24 | 0:11:29 | |
-That's 12 hours of milking -every day. | 0:11:30 | 0:11:33 | |
-That's the way to do it if you want -a lot of milk in this system. | 0:11:33 | 0:11:38 | |
-After graduating -from Loughborough University... | 0:11:39 | 0:11:42 | |
-..Charles returned to his roots -in agriculture. | 0:11:43 | 0:11:46 | |
-He runs Brynhyfryd Farm. | 0:11:46 | 0:11:48 | |
-There are buildings -on top of buildings. | 0:11:51 | 0:11:53 | |
-Since we have so much livestock... | 0:11:53 | 0:11:56 | |
-..it's important to keep them -comfortable, happy and healthy. | 0:11:56 | 0:12:00 | |
-You're only 25 years old. | 0:12:01 | 0:12:04 | |
-How do you cope -with all the livestock and staff? | 0:12:04 | 0:12:09 | |
-It can be difficult... | 0:12:09 | 0:12:11 | |
-..but I enjoy what I do and I'm -always looking ahead to the future. | 0:12:12 | 0:12:16 | |
-I'm trying to make sure I can -do my job as well as I possibly can. | 0:12:16 | 0:12:20 | |
-What's the biggest challenge -you've faced? | 0:12:20 | 0:12:24 | |
-Just making sure that we can -deal with all the volatility... | 0:12:24 | 0:12:30 | |
-..from within the dairy industry. | 0:12:30 | 0:12:34 | |
-We know that volatility -is here to stay... | 0:12:34 | 0:12:37 | |
-..but we hope that the next time -the milk price drops... | 0:12:37 | 0:12:41 | |
-..we're in a better position -to deal with it. | 0:12:41 | 0:12:44 | |
-How do you hope to be -in a better position? | 0:12:44 | 0:12:47 | |
-We need to make sure -we can keep our costs down. | 0:12:48 | 0:12:51 | |
-We're trying to be -as efficient as we can. | 0:12:51 | 0:12:55 | |
-We must also ensure that -we adhere to the strict protocols... | 0:12:55 | 0:13:02 | |
-..and that we can -retain our staff... | 0:13:03 | 0:13:05 | |
-..and that each staff member -knows their responsibilities. | 0:13:05 | 0:13:09 | |
-How does the rearing system work? | 0:13:10 | 0:13:12 | |
-All the calves stay on the farm -where they were born... | 0:13:12 | 0:13:16 | |
-..until they're five months old. | 0:13:16 | 0:13:19 | |
-When they are five months old, -we take them to our other farm... | 0:13:19 | 0:13:22 | |
-..about five miles away. | 0:13:23 | 0:13:25 | |
-They stay there -until they're in calf. | 0:13:26 | 0:13:30 | |
-We start AI down there -when they're 13 months old. | 0:13:31 | 0:13:34 | |
-After that... | 0:13:35 | 0:13:37 | |
-..during spring and summer, -they're released to the fields. | 0:13:37 | 0:13:41 | |
-During the winter, -we keep them in on a TMR ration. | 0:13:42 | 0:13:46 | |
-All our heifers come in -and eat a dry cow diet... | 0:13:46 | 0:13:52 | |
-..for two months -before they calve... | 0:13:52 | 0:13:55 | |
-..just to make sure -they grow well... | 0:13:55 | 0:13:58 | |
-..and we don't encounter any -problems with them after calving. | 0:13:59 | 0:14:04 | |
-The organisation here -is very important. | 0:14:04 | 0:14:07 | |
-Very much so. We find it works well. | 0:14:07 | 0:14:10 | |
-At the moment, -I think about 75% of our heifers... | 0:14:10 | 0:14:14 | |
-..produce calves -before they're two years old. | 0:14:14 | 0:14:18 | |
-We've had relatively good results. | 0:14:18 | 0:14:21 | |
-We're currently using -the RMS genus. | 0:14:21 | 0:14:24 | |
-We're still trying to breed -high-quality stock. | 0:14:24 | 0:14:27 | |
-We know how important it is for all -our cows to be able to walk well... | 0:14:28 | 0:14:32 | |
-..to have a good udder and -to hopefully live for a long time. | 0:14:33 | 0:14:37 | |
-We want them to milk for five, -six, or even more lactations. | 0:14:37 | 0:14:42 | |
-We've changed -our viewpoint slightly... | 0:14:42 | 0:14:44 | |
-..by ensuring the cows -have healthy traits. | 0:14:45 | 0:14:48 | |
-We're looking into fertility, -cell counts... | 0:14:49 | 0:14:52 | |
-..and also, -especially with the heifers... | 0:14:52 | 0:14:55 | |
-..we have to consider -calving ease... | 0:14:55 | 0:14:58 | |
-..because it's important -that our heifers can calve easily. | 0:14:58 | 0:15:02 | |
-We're lucky here to have -a strong history of breeding... | 0:15:02 | 0:15:06 | |
-..from within the herd. | 0:15:06 | 0:15:08 | |
-Your milk production level is high. | 0:15:09 | 0:15:11 | |
-We currently sell 11,500 litres -per cow each year. | 0:15:11 | 0:15:18 | |
-We hope to be able to increase that -to 12,000 litres per year. | 0:15:18 | 0:15:25 | |
-Today has been a real eye-opener... | 0:15:33 | 0:15:36 | |
-..seeing the system working -with so many high quality cows... | 0:15:36 | 0:15:41 | |
-..which get the 5-star treatment. | 0:15:41 | 0:15:44 | |
-It's also nice to see -the enthusiasm of the two brothers. | 0:15:44 | 0:15:48 | |
-The future looks very bright here. | 0:15:48 | 0:15:52 | |
-Here's a reminder that the -expression of interest window... | 0:16:02 | 0:16:08 | |
-..for Glastir Advanced 2018 -opened on 28 February... | 0:16:08 | 0:16:12 | |
-..and will close on 31 March 2017. | 0:16:12 | 0:16:15 | |
-The scheme is funded by the Rural -Development Programme 2014-2020... | 0:16:15 | 0:16:22 | |
-..which has a budget -totalling over 18m to the industry. | 0:16:22 | 0:16:26 | |
-The aim is to improve environmental -control of the land... | 0:16:26 | 0:16:30 | |
-..and deals with climate change, -water management... | 0:16:30 | 0:16:34 | |
-..and maintaining -and improving biodiversity. | 0:16:34 | 0:16:37 | |
-Details can be found -on the Welsh Government website. | 0:16:37 | 0:16:41 | |
-That's it for Part 1. | 0:16:41 | 0:16:43 | |
-Join us after the break -to meet a man... | 0:16:43 | 0:16:47 | |
-..who's turned a passion -for agriculture into a livelihood. | 0:16:47 | 0:16:52 | |
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-Subtitles | 0:16:57 | 0:16:57 | |
-Subtitles - -Subtitles | 0:16:57 | 0:16:59 | |
-Welcome back. | 0:16:59 | 0:17:01 | |
-If you're not fortunate enough to -inherit, or already own, a farm... | 0:17:01 | 0:17:07 | |
-..the next step in the process is -finding a holding or land to rent. | 0:17:07 | 0:17:11 | |
-Red Gwenthrew, Sarn, near Newtown, -is home to Will Jones... | 0:17:12 | 0:17:16 | |
-..and his parents, Ann and Alun. | 0:17:16 | 0:17:19 | |
-It's a council farm. They moved -here two and a half years ago. | 0:17:19 | 0:17:23 | |
-Here, -the young 24-year-old farmer... | 0:17:23 | 0:17:26 | |
-..is busy realising a dream. | 0:17:27 | 0:17:29 | |
-It's 50 acres. | 0:17:30 | 0:17:31 | |
-We're renting 50 acres -about half a mile up the road... | 0:17:31 | 0:17:34 | |
-..and 30 acres in Berriew. | 0:17:34 | 0:17:36 | |
-At the moment, we have 350 ewes... | 0:17:36 | 0:17:39 | |
-..150 Mule ewes -and 200 Texel cross ewes. | 0:17:39 | 0:17:42 | |
-We're about to start lambing. | 0:17:43 | 0:17:44 | |
-We also have 21 cows - -the plan is to increase the herd. | 0:17:46 | 0:17:49 | |
-You weren't raised on a farm. | 0:17:50 | 0:17:52 | |
-I wasn't born on a farm, but Mam -and Dad have a farming background. | 0:17:52 | 0:17:56 | |
-Dad's a builder -and Mam's a school cover supervisor. | 0:17:56 | 0:18:00 | |
-Farming's in the blood -and I've always had a keen interest. | 0:18:00 | 0:18:04 | |
-When I was 12, I worked -for Tom Tudor at Llysyn Farm. | 0:18:04 | 0:18:07 | |
-I stayed there for five years -while I was in Newtown College. | 0:18:07 | 0:18:11 | |
-You couldn't wait to get a farm. | 0:18:12 | 0:18:14 | |
-It wasn't easy. | 0:18:15 | 0:18:16 | |
-We started by renting some land -and sheds. | 0:18:17 | 0:18:20 | |
-We had the choice of packing it in -or becoming tenant farmers. | 0:18:20 | 0:18:25 | |
-We tried for years. | 0:18:25 | 0:18:27 | |
-We tried three or four in all. | 0:18:28 | 0:18:30 | |
-We finally got this one -two years ago. | 0:18:30 | 0:18:32 | |
-Moving here -has been a huge investment. | 0:18:32 | 0:18:36 | |
-Yes. Me and Dad buying a farm -together was out of the question. | 0:18:36 | 0:18:43 | |
-This was the only way for us. | 0:18:43 | 0:18:46 | |
-How long is your tenancy? | 0:18:46 | 0:18:49 | |
-At the moment, -we have an eight-year tenancy. | 0:18:49 | 0:18:52 | |
-It will then be extended -by eight years. | 0:18:52 | 0:18:55 | |
-Will's parents -have always supported him. | 0:18:56 | 0:19:00 | |
-Even though -they didn't live on a farm... | 0:19:01 | 0:19:03 | |
-..they've tried their best -to help their son... | 0:19:03 | 0:19:06 | |
-..and his passion for farming. | 0:19:06 | 0:19:08 | |
-Was it a huge step -moving from Llanerfyl? | 0:19:09 | 0:19:12 | |
-We had to go -where a farm was available. | 0:19:12 | 0:19:16 | |
-We'd already tried for two or three. | 0:19:16 | 0:19:18 | |
-So no, it wasn't, to be honest. | 0:19:18 | 0:19:22 | |
-Was it hard for you? | 0:19:22 | 0:19:23 | |
-No, you do what you need to do -for your children. | 0:19:24 | 0:19:27 | |
-This was the only way to get a farm. | 0:19:27 | 0:19:29 | |
-You sold your house in Llanerfyl -to move here. | 0:19:30 | 0:19:33 | |
-He's had a very good start. | 0:19:33 | 0:19:36 | |
-Well, I hope so. -He's grabbed his opportunity. | 0:19:36 | 0:19:40 | |
-He deserves some praise. | 0:19:40 | 0:19:42 | |
-How old were you -when you bought your first sheep? | 0:19:44 | 0:19:48 | |
-I was 13 -when we started buying sheep. | 0:19:48 | 0:19:51 | |
-We went to the mart in Welshpool, -bought some couples... | 0:19:51 | 0:19:56 | |
-..and we've built up from there. | 0:19:56 | 0:19:58 | |
-When you moved to Sarn, -how many sheep did you have? | 0:19:58 | 0:20:02 | |
-We had over 100 ewes -when we came here. | 0:20:02 | 0:20:04 | |
-At the moment, we have 350. -We've increased the flock quickly. | 0:20:04 | 0:20:08 | |
-In two and a half years. | 0:20:08 | 0:20:11 | |
-Having Texel crosses from the Mule -sheep has helped us raise numbers. | 0:20:11 | 0:20:16 | |
-What attracted you to the Mule? | 0:20:16 | 0:20:18 | |
-I like a good-sized sheep and -Mules are a strong cross breed. | 0:20:19 | 0:20:23 | |
-They're prolific, -they produce plenty of lambs... | 0:20:23 | 0:20:26 | |
-..and they have plenty of milk -to rear those lambs. | 0:20:26 | 0:20:29 | |
-We're trying to secure our numbers -for the future. | 0:20:30 | 0:20:33 | |
-The market demands Texel lambs -with a good carcass. | 0:20:33 | 0:20:36 | |
-They sell -and we supply what they want. | 0:20:36 | 0:20:39 | |
-The best lambs come -from the Texel cross sheep. | 0:20:39 | 0:20:43 | |
-When will these lambs -go to Welshpool? | 0:20:43 | 0:20:46 | |
-It depends on spring -but I hope to start in early June. | 0:20:46 | 0:20:51 | |
-We're lambing -a little later than usual. | 0:20:51 | 0:20:54 | |
-It won't be May but we'll be there -in June, I'm sure. | 0:20:54 | 0:20:57 | |
-What weight would you prefer? | 0:20:57 | 0:20:58 | |
-What weight would you prefer? - -I'd like to have them over 40 kilos. | 0:20:58 | 0:21:01 | |
-That's what the market demands - -around 42, 43. | 0:21:01 | 0:21:04 | |
-That would be ideal. | 0:21:04 | 0:21:06 | |
-Will's had great success -with the Welsh Mules. | 0:21:07 | 0:21:10 | |
-He's returned from the Royal Welsh -Show twice with a red ribbon. | 0:21:10 | 0:21:15 | |
-It's a hobby showing the Mule sheep. -It's a bit of fun on the job. | 0:21:15 | 0:21:19 | |
-You had great success two years ago -in the Show. | 0:21:19 | 0:21:23 | |
-We were fortunate to win the Mule -sheep championship two years ago. | 0:21:23 | 0:21:27 | |
-We were first again this year -with the same one. | 0:21:27 | 0:21:30 | |
-She's done a great job, -fair play to her. | 0:21:31 | 0:21:33 | |
-He's also busy increasing the herd -in Red Gwenthrew. | 0:21:33 | 0:21:38 | |
-We have 21 cows here at the moment. | 0:21:38 | 0:21:40 | |
-We started off six years ago - -we went to Beeston and Carmarthen. | 0:21:40 | 0:21:45 | |
-We bought young calves, -a month to six weeks old. | 0:21:45 | 0:21:48 | |
-That's how it's gone. | 0:21:48 | 0:21:50 | |
-That's how it's gone. - -Buying a cow isn't cheap. | 0:21:50 | 0:21:52 | |
-It's hard work buying a cow -and a calf. They come as an item. | 0:21:53 | 0:21:57 | |
-The starting price is 2,000. | 0:21:57 | 0:22:00 | |
-If you can get a couple -of calves for 2,000... | 0:22:00 | 0:22:03 | |
-..in two years, -you're in the same position. | 0:22:03 | 0:22:06 | |
-You can take six heifers to a bull. | 0:22:06 | 0:22:08 | |
-As well as farming at home, -Will also works on local farms. | 0:22:08 | 0:22:14 | |
-You're a busy man, Will. | 0:22:14 | 0:22:16 | |
-Between everything, -there's plenty to do. | 0:22:16 | 0:22:20 | |
-I work on two or three farms. | 0:22:20 | 0:22:22 | |
-What does the future hold for you? | 0:22:23 | 0:22:25 | |
-I'd like to move up the ladder -to a larger tenant farm. | 0:22:25 | 0:22:29 | |
-I've been lucky -to start off with this farm. | 0:22:29 | 0:22:32 | |
-Having a tenancy like this... | 0:22:32 | 0:22:35 | |
-..is a great start -and a step on the ladder. | 0:22:35 | 0:22:38 | |
-I'd like to increase numbers, sheep -and cows, and get a larger farm. | 0:22:38 | 0:22:43 | |
-Don't forget about the -all-important one-day conference... | 0:22:46 | 0:22:51 | |
-..What Is The Future For Upland -Farming In Wales: Beyond CAP? | 0:22:51 | 0:22:55 | |
-It will be held at the Glasdir -Business and Conference Centre... | 0:22:56 | 0:22:59 | |
-..Plas yn Dre, Llanrwst, Conwy... | 0:23:00 | 0:23:02 | |
-..on Wednesday 15 March. | 0:23:03 | 0:23:04 | |
-It's been organised -by Bangor University, RSPB Cymru... | 0:23:05 | 0:23:09 | |
-..and Cynidr Consulting, Powys. | 0:23:09 | 0:23:12 | |
-For more information, contact | 0:23:12 | 0:23:21 | |
-We'll bring you a report -from the conference. | 0:23:21 | 0:23:25 | |
-That's it for this week -from an unique farm... | 0:23:25 | 0:23:29 | |
-..which offers valuable experiences -for the people of Swansea. | 0:23:29 | 0:23:34 | |
-Cheerio. | 0:23:34 | 0:23:35 | |
-S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf. | 0:23:53 | 0:23:55 |
