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0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Ffermio - and the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.
0:00:22 > 0:00:25- Bovine TB has cast its shadow - over the chamber once again.
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- The question being asked is this.
0:00:28 > 0:00:31- Is there an alternative way to - control the disease here in Wales?
0:00:32 > 0:00:37- Also on the programme, Daloni visits - Richard Tudor from Llanerfyl.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40- She'll be looking - at his beef enterprise.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43- Meinir has been following - the Young Farmers' tractor tour.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- Bovine TB has been - a burning issue for decades.
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- With the current scheme - to vaccinate badgers...
0:00:52 > 0:00:55- ..postponed - for an indefinite period...
0:00:55 > 0:01:00- ..there are many farmers - who have to continue their fight...
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- ..with no certainty of a future.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- They say that a picture - is worth a thousand words.
0:01:14 > 0:01:18- For John and Eirlys Phillips, - Cilifan, Trelech, Carmarthenshire...
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- ..there are no appropriate words - to describe the nightmare...
0:01:22 > 0:01:25- ..of living with bovine TB - for 15 years...
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- ..and seeing the cattle - leave the farm to be culled.
0:01:28 > 0:01:29- Every one of them.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- Neither of them - felt up to speaking on camera.
0:01:34 > 0:01:36- Alun Davies - is one of the farm's vets.
0:01:38 > 0:01:44- The beginning of this incredibly - sad day starts some 15 years ago...
0:01:44 > 0:01:46- ..around the millennium.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50- John had an annual test.
0:01:50 > 0:01:55- Almost 40 cattle - were diagnosed with bovine TB.
0:01:57 > 0:02:03- In the years that have passed - since then, up until 2012...
0:02:03 > 0:02:08- ..they've been under a movement - restriction for their animals...
0:02:09 > 0:02:10- ..for a year.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- They had six months of being clear.
0:02:15 > 0:02:16- Since 2012...
0:02:16 > 0:02:22- ..they've only had six months - without a movement restriction.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- During the last 15 years...
0:02:26 > 0:02:32- ..I think between 400-500 cattle - have been culled from this farm...
0:02:32 > 0:02:33- ..due to bovine TB.
0:02:35 > 0:02:41- I think that the ministry, - who make these decisions...
0:02:41 > 0:02:47- ..saw that the situation - was becoming impossible.
0:02:47 > 0:02:53- Testing wasn't clearing - the disease from the farm.
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- I've been a vet in this area - for over 40 years.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- For the first 20 years I worked...
0:03:03 > 0:03:07- ..I don't think - I saw a positive test.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10- In the last 20 years...
0:03:10 > 0:03:15- ..I fear the situation - has got much, much worse.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21- We've spoken about how wildlife - can affect this disease.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- I'm not sure if that was the problem - here, particularly recently.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- It may have played a part - early on in the situation.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- Recently, - the biggest problem we had here...
0:03:35 > 0:03:40- ..was that the tests - were not picking up infected cattle.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- This has been shown in cattle - who went from here to the abattoir.
0:03:45 > 0:03:51- They'd had over 20 tests but - when they went to the abattoir...
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- ..they had symptoms of bovine TB.
0:03:57 > 0:04:01- About four miles down the road, - Gwyndaf Thomas keeps a dairy herd.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- Unlike the situation at Cilifan...
0:04:04 > 0:04:07- ..bovine TB - is a recent problem on his farm.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- We had 350 dairy cattle - here at one point.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- We kept 150 young stock.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- We've been clear and we've been - farming here for 20 years.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23- We haven't had much of a TB problem.
0:04:23 > 0:04:29- We had a test back in July, - and 110 cattle went down with TB.
0:04:29 > 0:04:34- It wouldn't surprise me if clearing - this ridge behind us was a cause.
0:04:35 > 0:04:36- Every tree was felled.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40- If I was a fox, badger - or anything else...
0:04:40 > 0:04:44- ..and saw all those trees - coming down, I'd move pretty quick.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47- I'd think by now - there was a system in place...
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- ..that when someone - is licensed to chop trees down...
0:04:51 > 0:04:55- ..someone from Animal and Plant - Health makes an assessment...
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- ..of which wild animals - are walking around...
0:04:58 > 0:05:01- ..before the licence - is given to fell the trees.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- There has been a drop of 37% - in the number of TB cases...
0:05:06 > 0:05:10- ..since the culling programme - began in 2008.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- What do the two think - of the government's efforts...
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- ..in tackling the disease?
0:05:16 > 0:05:20- I think the intention of eradicating - TB is strongly felt by farmers.
0:05:21 > 0:05:26- I'm not sure that the political - element comes into the process.
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- There's a source of bovine TB - in the wildlife.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- Those two things work together...
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- ..the TB in cattle - and the TB in wildlife.
0:05:39 > 0:05:44- No country in the world - has eradicated TB completely...
0:05:44 > 0:05:49- ..without tackling and controlling - the numbers of their wildlife.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- I don't think - they're trying hard enough.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57- They know that badgers - and other forms of wildlife...
0:05:58 > 0:05:59- ..carry this disease.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04- They should make an effort - to sort it out in the wildlife too.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- Taking dairy cattle or other cattle - out of the system...
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- ..isn't good enough.
0:06:10 > 0:06:14- They say they make decisions - based on evidence.
0:06:14 > 0:06:18- How much more evidence do they need - when the number of cattle...
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- ..killed because of TB - keeps climbing?
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- Or do they use that as an excuse - not to take responsibility?
0:06:26 > 0:06:29- As a country, we've voted - to leave the European Union.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- Industry leaders - and the government...
0:06:33 > 0:06:36- ..need to open doors for us...
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- ..and promote our produce across - the world as high-quality produce.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44- If this black cloud - continues to hang over our heads...
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- ..their work will be more difficult.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- That's our worry for the long term.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- At the Senedd today, - four opposition AMs...
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- ..are calling - on the Welsh Government...
0:07:06 > 0:07:10- ..to deal with bovine TB - in the most effective way possible.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- We hope this argument - will give the government support...
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- ..by giving them - a deep and wide illustration...
0:07:17 > 0:07:20- ..of the problems - farmers face at present.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23- 95% of Welsh herds are free of TB.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27- Over the last year, - there was an increase of 43%...
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- ..in the number of cattle - culled in Wales.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- The purpose of doing this - across the parties today...
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- ..is to put pressure - on the government.
0:07:37 > 0:07:42- They're going to announce their plan - to eradicate TB in three weeks.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- We want to make sure - they hear from the Assembly...
0:07:45 > 0:07:50- ..that we give voice to the worries - farmers and rural people have...
0:07:50 > 0:07:51- ..in the chamber.
0:07:51 > 0:07:55- We're hoping to lead the government - to be more inclusive...
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- ..in the way - they deal with the problem...
0:07:59 > 0:08:02- ..of TB in cattle - and in wildlife as well.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07- Lesley Griffiths is the Secretary - for Environment and Rural Affairs...
0:08:08 > 0:08:09- ..in the Welsh Government.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12- It was good - to have that discussion today.
0:08:13 > 0:08:17- Since I've come into post in May, - I've said I'd look at the policy.
0:08:17 > 0:08:22- I intended to refresh it and I've - spent the summer considering that.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25- I'll be making a statement - on 18 October.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28- Compared to last year...
0:08:28 > 0:08:31- ..the number of cattle culled - so far this year has increased.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- How much of a worry is that - in the context of your decision?
0:08:35 > 0:08:37- I don't want to see - that number rise.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40- It is rising - because of the hard testing...
0:08:40 > 0:08:42- ..and how sensitive we are being.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45- That accounts for the rise - in the number of reactors.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- The incidence in herds, - however, is falling considerably.
0:08:49 > 0:08:53- Is it fair to say - that the politicians are stalling...
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- ..because of public opinion - on badger-culling?
0:08:56 > 0:08:59- No, my predecessors and I - have clearly said...
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- ..that we would take the decision - about our eradication programme...
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- ..on evidence-based research.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09- That was the stance in the manifesto - and that is how I think...
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- ..we should get the eradication - programme moving forward.
0:09:13 > 0:09:17- I'm very glad we've had this - discussion and what we want now...
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- ..is to see action being taken - by the Welsh Government.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- It is an unfortunate fact...
0:09:22 > 0:09:27- ..that previous administrations - have failed to act on this matter.
0:09:27 > 0:09:32- I want to see a holistic approach - of dealing with this awful disease.
0:09:33 > 0:09:38- Several AMs are saying - that it is time to act now.
0:09:38 > 0:09:44- We have to bear in mind the effect - it will have as we leave the EU.
0:09:44 > 0:09:50- The Welsh Government has to act - and act quickly.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53- The big problem - is that the government...
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- ..does not have - a meaningful policy on TB.
0:09:56 > 0:10:01- There's no prospect of solving - this problem for the future...
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- ..unless we take advantage - of all the options...
0:10:04 > 0:10:08- ..which includes a humane and - effective cull of infected badgers.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10- We're no nearer the shore.
0:10:11 > 0:10:13- People can play around - with statistics...
0:10:13 > 0:10:16- ..but the truth is - we're not succeeding.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- Governments in Wales - have failed again and again.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- Politicians like to say - they listen to experts.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26- Vets and farmers say - that there needs to be a cull...
0:10:26 > 0:10:28- ..as part of a wider scheme.
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- That's something - the Welsh Government must introduce.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- Although opposition parties - claim the government has failed...
0:10:38 > 0:10:40- ..the Badger Trust - here in Wales disagrees.
0:10:41 > 0:10:42- We are really impressed.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45- Wales is on the cusp - of going TB free.
0:10:45 > 0:10:48- Do you realize - what that means for Wales?
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- It means you can trade your animals - all over the world.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54- In Europe, - there will be no hold-back.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- The farmers need congratulating for - working with the Welsh Government.
0:10:59 > 0:11:00- We are well impressed.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- Looking at the discussions - that took place today...
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- ..on the menu - is the possibility of a return...
0:11:07 > 0:11:12- ..to some kind of badger management, - possibly including a cull.
0:11:12 > 0:11:14- How would you feel about that?
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- Disappointed, because - it's a road that's going nowhere.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22- It's clear that this is a subject - which divides opinions.
0:11:22 > 0:11:24- Whilst that is the case...
0:11:24 > 0:11:27- ..a few farmers - will have to continue to trade...
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- ..under the shadow - of this awful disease.
0:11:30 > 0:11:36- The big question is whether - the politicians acknowledge...
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- ..that cattle and wildlife - need to be dealt with equally.
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- John will wake up tomorrow to no - animals in the fields or sheds.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55- The problem is still there.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- It's going to take a while - to get used to it...
0:12:00 > 0:12:01- ..over the next few weeks.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- He can't own any stock - for two months.
0:12:06 > 0:12:11- He has to wash - and disinfect the buildings.
0:12:11 > 0:12:17- John is confident he can carry on - and I hope that is the case.
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0:12:32 > 0:12:33- Welcome back.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38- This week, the Farmers Weekly - annual awards ceremony...
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- ..is being held - at a grand hotel in London.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43- There are lots of categories...
0:12:43 > 0:12:47- ..one of them being - the best beef cattle farmer.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51- Daloni visited one farmer - from Wales who's in the race.
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- Richard Tudor and his family's home - is Llysun Farm in Llanerfyl.
0:13:04 > 0:13:08- They keep 140 breeding cows, - Simmental-Saler cross...
0:13:08 > 0:13:13- ..and over 1,200 sheep - on 290 hectares.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19- Congratulations on your nomination, - Richard.
0:13:19 > 0:13:24- Thanks. It's a surprise - that we've reached the last three.
0:13:24 > 0:13:29- We'll see how it goes on the night - - one step at a time.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- What sort of farm is it?
0:13:33 > 0:13:35- An uplands farm.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- It's not a mountain farm, - but it's not a lowland farm either.
0:13:38 > 0:13:42- We have a mixture of lower land - and mountain land.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- That's where the importance - of the cattle comes in...
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- ..to get the best from the mountain - and the lowlands.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- What attracted you to these breeds?
0:13:52 > 0:13:55- They all have their own advantages - and virtues.
0:13:56 > 0:14:01- Simmental cows are good for milk - production and are good mothers.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05- The calves grow well, - but they are often overdue.
0:14:06 > 0:14:11- We decided to go for Salers - because they calve on time.
0:14:11 > 0:14:15- They come on better as a result - and better suit the mountains.
0:14:16 > 0:14:17- And the Charolais?
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- And the Charolais?- - Yes, Charolais is the last cross.
0:14:21 > 0:14:26- Once we have the Sim-Salers, - the Angus and Stabilisers come in.
0:14:26 > 0:14:32- Then we use Charolais because - our main market is store cattle.
0:14:32 > 0:14:38- Customers come to buy them, so you - have to produce what they want.
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- Richard has a spring calving system.
0:14:43 > 0:14:48- The emphasis is on fertility - and improving the breeding...
0:14:48 > 0:14:52- ..to develop cattle which - will flourish here on the uplands.
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- When do the cattle come up here?
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- Once they've calved, - which happens from April onwards.
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- Once we dehorn the calves, tag them - and sort them into groups...
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- ..they come up here - from about the middle of May.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11- They're here then - when they're serviced by a bull.
0:15:11 > 0:15:16- With luck, they'll be here until the - end of the first week in November.
0:15:17 > 0:15:19- You're a lot higher up here - than Llysun.
0:15:19 > 0:15:23- Yes, it's 1,400 feet - on the top here.
0:15:23 > 0:15:29- This is the highest part - of the mountain and the whole farm.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- There's one group of Saler cattle.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- They have been - with the Saler bull this year.
0:15:37 > 0:15:41- The cross cattle - have been with the Charolais bull.
0:15:41 > 0:15:47- We keep them in groups of about 25 - to a bull during the first month.
0:15:47 > 0:15:52- Once they've had a month - with one bull, we collate them...
0:15:52 > 0:15:56- ..so there'll be about 50 plus - running in groups then.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- Do you sell them - from about ten months old?
0:15:59 > 0:16:05- Yes, the strongest calves, - the Charolais and the Salers.
0:16:05 > 0:16:10- There's a sale in Welshpool, - usually at the end of February.
0:16:10 > 0:16:14- We're lucky that we've got - good customers there.
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- The same customer has bought - most of them the last two years.
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- That's a sign that the cattle - are performing for him.
0:16:22 > 0:16:24- These are the heifers, Richard.
0:16:25 > 0:16:27- Yes, heifers between - 12 and 15 months old.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31- They will calve as two-year-olds. - They've had AI.
0:16:32 > 0:16:37- We synchronize everything to get - the bull at the beginning of July.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- They then run with the bull - for two cycles.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- The aim is that within 45 days...
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- ..they should all have had - three chances with the bull.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51- Which AI bull do you give them?
0:16:51 > 0:16:53- Which AI bull do you give them?- - These have all had Angus this year.
0:16:54 > 0:16:58- One advantage of using an AI bull - is that you can try different ones.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- There are a couple of Stabiliser - heifers here, and Angus.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03- We've been comparing them.
0:17:04 > 0:17:10- We can try the Saler - and the Simmental with the heifers.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- At the moment, - Angus is the favourite.
0:17:16 > 0:17:21- Seeing Richard work, and his pride - in the herd, is a pleasure.
0:17:24 > 0:17:30- The main aim is to get a cow - that suits its environment.
0:17:31 > 0:17:36- Perhaps a cow that is a bit smaller - works better on the grass.
0:17:36 > 0:17:40- We're looking - at how the market is changing.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- They want smaller cattle.
0:17:43 > 0:17:46- The abattoirs want smaller cattle.
0:17:46 > 0:17:52- You can see the influence of native - breeds such as Angus and Shorthorns.
0:17:52 > 0:17:55- We just keep an eye on the market...
0:17:55 > 0:18:01- ..and be ready to develop - and have a more flexible system...
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- ..to move into that market, - if need be.
0:18:07 > 0:18:13- This year, the YFC has been - celebrating its 80th birthday.
0:18:13 > 0:18:18- Over the decades, the movement - has offered various experiences...
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- ..to young people in rural Wales.
0:18:21 > 0:18:23- Meinir joined in the celebrations.
0:18:26 > 0:18:30- As part of Welsh Young Farmers - Clubs' celebrations...
0:18:30 > 0:18:34- ..the chairman is travelling - by tractor to all the counties.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- Today, it's Carmarthenshire's turn - to host the event.
0:18:37 > 0:18:42- It's starting from the home - of the County President...
0:18:42 > 0:18:46- ..Tyllwyd Farm, Felingwm Uchaf, - Carmarthenshire.
0:18:51 > 0:18:56- I've been involved with the - Young Farmers for almost 80 years!
0:18:57 > 0:19:02- It's an honour to have - the whole day here...
0:19:02 > 0:19:08- ..raising money for the national - movement on a Wales level...
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- ..and also for Carmarthenshire.
0:19:11 > 0:19:16- My term as President - ends in two months.
0:19:18 > 0:19:20- It is an honour, believe me.
0:19:24 > 0:19:28- Vicky Hope has been the Chairman - during the last year.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31- She has enjoyed travelling - all over Wales...
0:19:32 > 0:19:35- ..going from county to county - in her new tractor.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37- How's the journey going?
0:19:37 > 0:19:39- How's the journey going?- - It's a very bumpy journey.
0:19:39 > 0:19:44- It's nice to look around places - that I might not otherwise go.
0:19:45 > 0:19:46- How many miles have you done?
0:19:47 > 0:19:52- With all the tractor runs so far, - it has been over 300 miles.
0:19:52 > 0:19:54- It has been a fantastic year.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- I've had so many experiences. - I've thoroughly enjoyed it.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- Eurios Thomas, - the county organizer...
0:20:02 > 0:20:06- ..is key to the Young Farmers - in Carmarthenshire.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09- With the movement across Wales - celebrating 80 years...
0:20:09 > 0:20:12- ..Eurios has been in her job - for about half that time.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- How has she seen the movement - changing over the years?
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- We still hold the same competitions - - stock judging and so on.
0:20:22 > 0:20:27- And they're still as popular, - if not more popular these days.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30- It has kept going and developing.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33- If people want to take part...
0:20:34 > 0:20:36- ..the opportunity is there.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- There's something for everyone, - from the countryside or the town.
0:20:41 > 0:20:45- What is the main challenge - facing the movement?
0:20:45 > 0:20:48- Finding money - to finance the movement...
0:20:48 > 0:20:52- ..on a national Wales level, - and on a county basis.
0:20:53 > 0:20:59- I'm afraid that's the problem - facing them in the near future.
0:20:59 > 0:21:04- Arwel Jones will take over as - the Chairman of Wales before long.
0:21:04 > 0:21:10- The movement lost 40,000 last year, - so what future does he foresee?
0:21:11 > 0:21:13- There's a glowing future.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- The movement is at the heart - of rural Wales...
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- ..and brings people - of all ages together.
0:21:20 > 0:21:24- It's important for the members - to learn countryside skills.
0:21:25 > 0:21:30- They are the next leaders - of the rural communities...
0:21:31 > 0:21:35- ..and county councils, and I hope - one or two will be in the Assembly.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- You lost funding last year. - How did you cope?
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- It was very hard - for the officers preceding me.
0:21:43 > 0:21:48- We've restructured - and we've had to tighten our belt.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51- It's important - that we look to the future.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54- We're looking into developing - the youth village...
0:21:55 > 0:21:59- ..and also developing other events - that could bring in profit.
0:22:07 > 0:22:11- After travelling over 20 miles - around Carmarthenshire...
0:22:11 > 0:22:14- ..the fun was obvious to see - on everybody's faces.
0:22:14 > 0:22:19- So far so good. 30 tractors have - turned up. It's important to us.
0:22:21 > 0:22:26- It's been a special day, seeing - the scenery in Carmarthenshire.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28- I don't know where we've been!
0:22:29 > 0:22:31- It went well. - We didn't have much trouble.
0:22:32 > 0:22:36- It was a bit tight in some places, - but it was a good day.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- It was a bit challenging going - through a river and up mountains...
0:22:42 > 0:22:45- ..but it was a nice variety.
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- It has been superb. It's good - to see different members here.
0:22:50 > 0:22:55- Most of the people here today - don't compete in the Eisteddfod...
0:22:56 > 0:23:00- ..but it's good - that we get them together too.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04- It's important to raise awareness - of the movement.
0:23:05 > 0:23:10- The movement is 80 years old and - has gone from strength to strength.
0:23:10 > 0:23:13- We're seeing - a lot more young people joining.
0:23:13 > 0:23:15- That's it for another week.
0:23:16 > 0:23:18- There's a feeling...
0:23:18 > 0:23:22- ..that the decision of the Welsh - Government in three weeks...
0:23:22 > 0:23:28- ..will be critical to the future - of our cattle farmers in Wales.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- From me here in Cardiff, - and everyone at Ffermio...
0:23:32 > 0:23:36- ..thank you for your company - and goodbye to you all.
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