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0:00:19 > 0:00:24- WELSHPOOL MART
0:00:25 > 0:00:29- AN AUCTIONEER SPEAKS - THROUGH A LOUDSPEAKER
0:00:38 > 0:00:40- March 2015
0:00:40 > 0:00:44- It's Monday and a sale - is taking place at Welshpool mart.
0:00:45 > 0:00:48- Marts has been held here - for many years.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- Today, it's Europe's - largest one-day mart.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- It's the end of March - and spring is in the air.
0:00:56 > 0:01:01- Today's auction is for lambs - born since last winter.
0:01:02 > 0:01:06- Amazingly, since these - are Easter lambs...
0:01:06 > 0:01:12- ..I've seen four lambs up at the - top end, weighing 55 kilos each.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14- That's a substantial weight.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16- Many lambs weigh over 40 kilos.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- A very special show awaits us - at this weekly market.
0:01:21 > 0:01:22- It should be fun.
0:01:23 > 0:01:25- The judge is a Welshman.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- But first, let's turn to selling.
0:01:30 > 0:01:32- Farm-assured, again.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34- They weigh in at 30 kilos.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS RAPIDLY
0:01:42 > 0:01:46- The new market in Welshpool - opened in November 2009.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- It's a large and lively place.
0:01:50 > 0:01:56- On average, 500,000 sheep - and 10,000 cattle...
0:01:56 > 0:01:58- ..are sold here each year.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- Today, trade in spring lambs - is brisk.
0:02:03 > 0:02:07- This class is for five lambs - weighing up to 36 kilos.
0:02:07 > 0:02:09- Excitement is mounting.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS RAPIDLY
0:02:18 > 0:02:23- Jonathan, the auctioneer, - has thousands of lambs to sell.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27- This is one of the earliest - lamb sales.
0:02:27 > 0:02:31- We know that prices will fall - following this auction.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37- Rhys Francis is tasked with - making sure everything is in order.
0:02:39 > 0:02:40- Plenty of good lambs.
0:02:41 > 0:02:42- Yes, lovely.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44- There are hundreds of them.
0:02:47 > 0:02:49- We have about 200 at the moment...
0:02:49 > 0:02:54- ..but that number will increase to - about 4,000 by the end of the day.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- You often do the clerking, - don't you?
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- Yes, I clerk for Jonathan.
0:03:01 > 0:03:03- It's meticulous work!
0:03:04 > 0:03:05- You have to concentrate!
0:03:06 > 0:03:07- You come from Llanfyllin, don't you?
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- You come from Llanfyllin, don't you?- - Yes, from Llanfyllin.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11- You're Huw Francis's son.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13- Your father trains sheepdogs.
0:03:14 > 0:03:14- Are you present at every sale?
0:03:14 > 0:03:16- Are you present at every sale?- - Yes.
0:03:17 > 0:03:19- Every Monday, and some other days.
0:03:20 > 0:03:25- I've seen the auctioneers - and clerks, early in the morning...
0:03:25 > 0:03:28- ..making sure - everything is in order.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- Yes, everyone mucks in, as they say.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33- Every lamb must be weighed.
0:03:34 > 0:03:35- Yes, it's a lot of work.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- What time do you start selling?
0:03:38 > 0:03:39- Around 10.15am.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- Around 10.15am.- - That's a good time, 10.15am.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- Thousands come here every Monday.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48- Today is a bit quieter, - from what I've seen.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- The most we've had in one day - is about 10,000.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS RAPIDLY
0:04:17 > 0:04:21- It's an interesting place, - as you can tell from the bleating.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- These are hand-reared lambs.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- They've only just arrived - - rather late.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- I've been told - that there are about 110 of them.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- People are carrying them in - to be sold.
0:04:35 > 0:04:41- It's good to see a young - auctioneer in charge of things.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- They're selling quite well.
0:04:43 > 0:04:47- One or two have sold for 15 or 16.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50- But it's rather early in the season.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54- Lambing is still taking place - on the mountains.
0:04:54 > 0:04:59- These lambs will be given to ewes - that have lost their own lambs.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- Trade can be very good.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04- Some weeks, over 200 lambs are sold.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- It's not something you'll see - at every mart.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS - THROUGH A LOUDSPEAKER
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- Jonathan Evans is one of the - most experienced auctioneers...
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- ..at Welshpool market.
0:05:32 > 0:05:37- He enjoys his work, - but it's a high-pressure job.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS - THROUGH A LOUDSPEAKER
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- Jonathan, how on the earth - do you stick selling there...
0:05:52 > 0:05:53- ..for two hours plus?
0:05:53 > 0:05:57- It's a bit like yourself - on a programme, Dai.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59- You've just got to grin and bear it!
0:06:00 > 0:06:01- Grin and bear it!
0:06:01 > 0:06:03- What is it - a two-hour stint?
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- About three hours, - at this time of year...
0:06:07 > 0:06:10- ..the spring lambs first - and then the tegs.
0:06:10 > 0:06:14- I've been here - when there are many thousands here.
0:06:14 > 0:06:15- It can get pretty full.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- You can go from 10,000 lambs - from 10.00am till 2.00pm.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- Just think it'll be over - at the end of it.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- Like Cardis - we only breathe in!
0:06:26 > 0:06:28- And don't spend anything, either!
0:06:29 > 0:06:32- It's a joy to listen to, - and it's a lovely setting.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- I'm not just saying it - because you're there.
0:06:36 > 0:06:36- There's some grand auctioneers.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38- There's some grand auctioneers.- - Yes, we've got a good team.
0:06:39 > 0:06:43- Clients pay our wages - - we try to give the best service.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46- A lot of our clientele - come from your way.
0:06:46 > 0:06:47- And further.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49- And further.- - All we can do is do our best.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- It's not always an easy task.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- Ninety-six, ninety-six pounds.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- Things have changed a little, now.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- This year's lambs - have all been sold.
0:07:12 > 0:07:17- Next, we have lambs known - as hoggets - lambs over a year old.
0:07:17 > 0:07:22- They're selling for good prices, - almost 2 a kilo, live weight.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- They're fewer in number by now...
0:07:26 > 0:07:30- ..but they've been selling - 5,000 to 6,000 every Monday.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- There are large farms - in Shropshire...
0:07:33 > 0:07:38- ..and they buy thousands of these - lambs for fattening on swedes...
0:07:38 > 0:07:40- ..and finishing on silage.
0:07:41 > 0:07:47- They sell thousands, early in the - year, and they're coming to an end.
0:07:51 > 0:07:56- Gerallt Roberts of Pentrefoelas, - you've been judging the lambs.
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- Yes, I was given this job to do.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- Do you handle lots of lambs - every week?
0:08:03 > 0:08:05- Yes.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07- It's been quiet recently.
0:08:08 > 0:08:13- We've been selling some Texel lambs - and these fine lambs for export.
0:08:13 > 0:08:17- The season for hoggets - has come to an end.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20- Now, we're looking forward - to the new season.
0:08:21 > 0:08:25- In my opinion, the season - for hoggets goes on for too long...
0:08:25 > 0:08:27- ..at this time of the year.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- Give it another month, - and many of these will be out.
0:08:32 > 0:08:33- Yes.
0:08:33 > 0:08:38- It's a difficult time, in my view - - we're between two stools.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- We mustn't forget - it's only February.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43- Yes, it's still very early.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48- The commercial market - is still demanding lots of lambs.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- New season lambs - won't meet that demand.
0:08:52 > 0:08:53- It's strange.
0:08:53 > 0:08:58- I can remember when these - early lambs would all be Suffolks.
0:08:59 > 0:09:00- That's right.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02- That's right.- - Continental lambs are taking over.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- Yes, they're taking over.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09- Especially in areas - in my part of North Wales.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13- Things have changed a lot - over the past 10 years.
0:09:13 > 0:09:17- We've seen major changes - in the markets.
0:09:17 > 0:09:22- White-headed sheep are taking over - from black-headed sheep.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26- I believe you can accept - a lighter weight...
0:09:26 > 0:09:28- ..with these early lambs...
0:09:28 > 0:09:32- ..because the price per kilo - is higher.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- Easter lambs are destined - for butchers...
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- ..and butchers - don't want heavy lambs...
0:09:38 > 0:09:41- ..for the domestic market.
0:09:42 > 0:09:47- An Easter lamb should be a nice, - small lamb, not too heavy.
0:09:47 > 0:09:53- Farmers have made a good job - of getting these lambs ready...
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- ..but there are lots of lambs - weighing 44 or 46 kilos.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- That's a good weight for a lamb - in late March.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04- I'm sure your family - is just like my family...
0:10:04 > 0:10:08- ..Easter isn't the same - without lamb for Sunday dinner!
0:10:08 > 0:10:10- No, it isn't!
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- It's an important part of Easter.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15- The same is true throughout Europe.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- It's going to be a busy time.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21- Lamb is in demand for Easter, - as you know.
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- It's a good thing, really.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26- Of course it is.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30- It's good to see a young person - undertaking these jobs.
0:10:30 > 0:10:31- I'm not that young!
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- I must admit, I like that thing - you have around your neck.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- An old stable handkerchief!
0:10:40 > 0:10:42- Whereas I'm wearing a tie!
0:10:42 > 0:10:47- It helps when you're leaving - Pentrefoelas on a cold morning!
0:10:49 > 0:10:54- Welshpool market attracts people - from all over Wales and England.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- Gareth Jones of Morfa Farm, - Llanrhystud...
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- ..is happy with today's prices.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06- They're fetching 5 per kilo.
0:11:06 > 0:11:10- We'd be lucky to receive 100 - for them at the slaughterhouse.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13- They're selling for about 110.
0:11:13 > 0:11:14- But it's a long way to travel.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- But it's a long way to travel.- - It gives you a boost, though.
0:11:17 > 0:11:22- Buying and selling can be miserable, - when prices are falling...
0:11:22 > 0:11:28- ..but not today, with the first - of the big spring lamb sales.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- It's a good price for lambs - that are barely three months old.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- It's been a good winter.
0:11:36 > 0:11:37- Yes.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41- How do you sell - - on the hook or at market?
0:11:41 > 0:11:42- On the hook, usually.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- I thought I'd try a couple, - to see how they'd go.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50- You'll be selling lambs regularly - from now on.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53- Yes, from now until midsummer.
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0:12:04 > 0:12:06- In addition to sheep sales...
0:12:06 > 0:12:11- ..cows and calves are also sold - on Mondays at Welshpool market.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14- This is a popular auction...
0:12:14 > 0:12:18- ..attracting buyers and sellers - from all over Wales and beyond.
0:12:19 > 0:12:21- Richard Evans is in charge today.
0:12:21 > 0:12:26- He's a fine demonstration of the - importance of a good auctioneer...
0:12:26 > 0:12:28- ..for a market such as this.
0:12:29 > 0:12:33- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS - THROUGH A LOUDSPEAKER
0:12:33 > 0:12:37- He's a personality, - he's the man up there in the box.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40- We try to do the job - to the best of our ability.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45- You've got to love the job, - and we do, here in Welshpool.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48- It's the drama - - you want to get up there.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- Yes, it's what we do it for - - it's the buzz.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- And there's variation - - you've got everything.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58- We can be a one-stop shop.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- On a Monday, there's cows - and calves, ewes and lambs...
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- ..fat lambs, store lambs - - you can do a lot in one day.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- Tremendous store cattle as well.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- We had fantastic trade - last Tuesday...
0:13:12 > 0:13:17- ..just over 1,100 cattle through - the ring in just over seven hours.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- Bullocks averaged 234, - with 224 for the heifers.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23- It was a fantastic day.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- It's so much easier for you - if the trade's good.
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- It makes our job a lot easier - if we've got people bidding...
0:13:31 > 0:13:33- ..and you can really enjoy yourself.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- This is the couples section - - sheep with lambs.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- There are sheep of all ages...
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- ..though not many - extremely old sheep.
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- There are twin lambs...
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- ..and singletons.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- They've only just started selling.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57- Give me a few moments - to see how they're selling.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14- They're selling quite well.
0:14:14 > 0:14:19- Cross-bred sheep, about five or six - years old with good teeth...
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- ..accompanied by twin lambs...
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- ..are selling for 220 to 225...
0:14:26 > 0:14:27- ..for all three.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- Here, we have Welsh Mountain sheep.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- There's one broker - and four full-mouth.
0:14:33 > 0:14:35- They have twins.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37- They're selling for 91.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40- It's early, - plenty of people have come.
0:14:41 > 0:14:46- The grass has started growing and - people are keen to see it grazed.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS - THROUGH A LOUDSPEAKER
0:14:51 > 0:14:56- Store cattle sales take place - twice a month at Welshpool market...
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- ..on Tuesdays.
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- Each sale involves - about 1,000 cattle.
0:15:01 > 0:15:06- The past week has seen - a price reduction of 5p per kilo...
0:15:07 > 0:15:08- ..for fat cattle.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- Will that be a help, or a hindrance, - at today's sale?
0:15:14 > 0:15:19- I'm joined by John of Glasinfryn, - Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21- You've brought a few cattle.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25- Is this the biggest sale of the year - for you?
0:15:25 > 0:15:28- Yes, I try to target this market - in spring.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31- People want to buy cattle - to turn out.
0:15:31 > 0:15:35- It's a bit bleak this year - - let's hope people still want to buy.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- What sort of cows do you have?
0:15:38 > 0:15:42- Are they cross-bred, - or are they fairly pure Lims?
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- They're Lim first cross, mostly.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- Crossed with dairy cows?
0:15:48 > 0:15:50- Crossed with dairy cows?- - Yes - Holsteins.
0:15:52 > 0:15:53- Calves must have milk.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- If calves don't get milk, - they won't thrive...
0:15:58 > 0:16:02- ..and if they don't thrive - in summer, they won't ever thrive.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS - THROUGH A LOUDSPEAKER
0:16:07 > 0:16:12- You're fortunate to have this - location for selling, close to home.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- Yes - it takes me 40 minutes - to get here.
0:16:16 > 0:16:21- It's a central location - for both Wales and England.
0:16:21 > 0:16:25- It's within about an hour's travel - from the Midlands.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29- Prices have come down by 5p a kilo - this week.
0:16:29 > 0:16:34- Yes - I thought cattle prices - were better a month ago.
0:16:35 > 0:16:39- Prices for fat cattle - have reduced a little.
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- Glandon Lewis, it's a busy day for - you and the other two auctioneers.
0:16:49 > 0:16:50- There are four of us.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- We share the work between us.
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- We're very fortunate indeed - to have 1,200 cattle to sell...
0:16:57 > 0:16:59- ..but it's a hard day's work.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- It must be helpful - to have so many dealers.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- You don't often see so many - store cattle at a single sale.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- Someone told me - they'd see our advertisement...
0:17:12 > 0:17:14- ..in the Farmers Guardian.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- Twelve hundred cattle - made it stand out...
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- ..if you want to buy quality cattle.
0:17:21 > 0:17:26- I'd say over 90% of these cattle - are from beef suckler herds...
0:17:27 > 0:17:30- ..and that's a good reason - for coming here...
0:17:31 > 0:17:35- ..despite the high costs - of travel these days.
0:17:36 > 0:17:38- John from Glasinfryn...
0:17:38 > 0:17:42- ..told me all his cattle - were first crosses from dairy cows.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44- They're good milk producers.
0:17:45 > 0:17:48- Yes, and you can cross them - with a beef bull.
0:17:48 > 0:17:50- First crosses are very popular.
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- They sold for over 1,100, - and they were less than a year old.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57- As I was saying earlier...
0:17:57 > 0:18:04- ..we hold big cattle sales in - late October, January and February.
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- Cattle that wouldn't be turned out.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12- The cattle we have here today, - in late March...
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- ..and cattle we sell - in April and May...
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- ..are year-old cattle.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19- Cattle for this time next year.
0:18:21 > 0:18:22- It's a great sale...
0:18:22 > 0:18:27- ..and the cattle are selling - for between 230p and 250p per kilo.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29- That's good money.
0:18:29 > 0:18:33- It's amazing, because beef prices - are extremely variable.
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- If farmers don't make a profit, - they'll stop producing.
0:18:38 > 0:18:42- Farmers should receive - a reasonable price.
0:18:42 > 0:18:48- Ten-month-old male calves - are selling for 1,000 to 1,100...
0:18:48 > 0:18:52- ..and heifers are selling - for 850 to 900.
0:18:52 > 0:18:57- Farmers are looking for average - prices of 1,000 for their calves.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02- When you turn a cow - out to pasture in spring...
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- ..you then have to spread manure - on your land...
0:19:06 > 0:19:10- ..in order to grow fodder to feed - the cow over the next winter.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- Years ago, fattening cattle was - a lot more common in this area...
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- ..especially before the 2001 - foot and mouth outbreak.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- We'd sell about 200 fat cattle - every Monday.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- But production costs - have increased so much.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- That's why we have - so many store cattle.
0:19:29 > 0:19:34- Over 90% of the cattle here today - are bought by English buyers...
0:19:34 > 0:19:37- ..and they won't come back to Wales.
0:19:37 > 0:19:42- They'll be fattened in - Leicestershire, Herefordshire...
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- ..Worcestershire, Yorkshire, - Derbyshire.
0:19:45 > 0:19:51- Those areas have a competitive edge - when it comes to winter feeding.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- Feeding costs are lower - in those areas.
0:19:55 > 0:20:00- Whereas in these areas, - cattle meal is seriously expensive.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS - THROUGH A LOUDSPEAKER.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09- There are many things - to think about.
0:20:09 > 0:20:11- You have buyers and agents.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- We have buyers - from Anglesey and Llyn...
0:20:15 > 0:20:17- ..and the Vale of Clwyd.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- It's because we have - quality cattle to sell.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23- All credit to our producers.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- Look at the cattle - we have here today.
0:20:27 > 0:20:31- We should thank our producers - for doing such a good job.
0:20:31 > 0:20:36- That's what attracts buyers - and makes our sales a success.
0:20:36 > 0:20:41- Apart from selling sheep - and cattle each week...
0:20:41 > 0:20:43- ..at the market in Welshpool...
0:20:43 > 0:20:48- ..Glandon Lewis also offers grazing - land for rent in Montgomeryshire.
0:20:49 > 0:20:54- It may be a little early to start - renting grazing land for the summer.
0:20:54 > 0:20:57- But it's an important part - of your work.
0:20:57 > 0:20:58- Yes.
0:20:59 > 0:21:04- Since IACS was introduced - 20 years or more ago, in 1992...
0:21:04 > 0:21:09- ..renting land for a period of - 11 months has become more common...
0:21:09 > 0:21:13- ..rather than renting over summer, - and wintering...
0:21:13 > 0:21:18- ..or tack, as you'd call it in - Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- Renting for 11 months - is more common in this area.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- Today, I need to go - back to the office.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- I have two parcels of land...
0:21:28 > 0:21:33- ..70 acres in Llanfair Caereinion, - and 80 acres in Llangadfan.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35- I need to advertise them.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- We'll be renting these parcels - of land from about 20 April...
0:21:40 > 0:21:42- ..after lambing is over...
0:21:42 > 0:21:46- ..when people - will be looking for extra land.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49- The land will be rented - until mid March next year...
0:21:50 > 0:21:52- ..when lambing begins again.
0:21:52 > 0:21:55- When lambing is over, - the process begins again.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59- Is most of the land - bought by local people?
0:22:00 > 0:22:04- Yes - we don't have people - travelling large distances.
0:22:04 > 0:22:09- Montgomeryshire land is farmed - by Montgomeryshire people.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- We've talked about renting, - but we also sell a lot of land.
0:22:14 > 0:22:19- Land in Montgomeryshire is currently - selling at 10,000 per acre...
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- ..because it's - such high-quality land...
0:22:24 > 0:22:29- ..and people need high-quality land - to ensure high-quality produce.
0:22:29 > 0:22:31- When you think about it...
0:22:31 > 0:22:35- ..there must be a future - for agriculture.
0:22:35 > 0:22:39- We have to use our valleys and hills - in areas like this...
0:22:40 > 0:22:42- ..in order to produce food.
0:22:42 > 0:22:44- It must be done.
0:22:44 > 0:22:48- Yes, it's a necessity, - but it's already being done.
0:22:48 > 0:22:52- If it wasn't being done, - imagine how it would affect people.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55- Where would your food come from?
0:22:55 > 0:22:56- I don't know.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- And what would happen - to local farmers...
0:23:00 > 0:23:03- ..and Monday markets in Welshpool?
0:23:03 > 0:23:06- It's a matter of necessity.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09- We talk, - and we put the world to rights.
0:23:10 > 0:23:13- Let's hope the market - goes on for ever.
0:23:13 > 0:23:15- Seventy-five, your turn.
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