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0:00:19 > 0:00:21- Hello and welcome to Ffermio.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24- We're at the final show - of the season...
0:00:24 > 0:00:27- ..the Winter Fair in Llanelwedd.
0:00:27 > 0:00:29- The best quality of meat - is the aim here.
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- People also want to win - the odd red rosette.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35- There are also winners - on our programme this week...
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- ..as three lucky people - take home a brand-new trailer.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- We'll have more on that shortly.
0:00:42 > 0:00:47- Also this week, Daloni visits the - new pig unit at Glynllifon Campus.- - https://www.gllm.ac.uk/courses/foundation-(glynllifon)/
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- We'll hear about - the YFC's plans...
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- ..to buy this building - on the Showground.
0:00:56 > 0:01:00- The National Trust has many estates - the length and breadth of Wales.
0:01:01 > 0:01:05- However, Llanerchaeron is the only - working farm in their hands.- - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/llanerchaeron
0:01:05 > 0:01:09- The person responsible for animal - health, condition of the land...
0:01:09 > 0:01:12- ..and welcoming visitors - is Delyth Mair Williams.- - https://twitter.com/delmairt
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- After graduating - from Aberystwyth University...
0:01:21 > 0:01:24- ..Delyth was a technical researcher - with Innovus.- - http://www.innovus.org.uk/
0:01:25 > 0:01:27- That was before - she accepted a job here in 2012.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- She now looks after - a flock of Llanwenog sheep...
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- ..a herd of Welsh Pigs - and a herd of Welsh Black cattle.
0:01:34 > 0:01:39- As if that wasn't enough, - she also trains and works sheepdogs.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- I was raised on my parents' farm - in Cwm Nantcol.- - https://www.nantcolwaterfalls.co.uk/
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- In 2007, I went to university - in Aberystwyth.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- I started studying - Countryside Management.- - https://courses.aber.ac.uk/undergraduate/countryside-management-degree/
0:01:51 > 0:01:52- By the second year...
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- ..I decided I wanted to study - Agriculture too.- - https://courses.aber.ac.uk/undergraduate/bsc-agriculture-degree/
0:01:56 > 0:02:01- I was familiar with Llanerchaeron - from when I was at university.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03- They were managed together.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- I'd been here - and had loved the place.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- An opportunity came up - to manage the farm here.
0:02:12 > 0:02:17- I applied for it - not expecting to get the job.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21- I never thought - I could do a job like this one.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25- I got a phone call that evening - offering me the job.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- I couldn't believe the manager - to begin with.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- When I first started here, - I remember my first day.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- I went around - trying to find all the stock.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- I was trying to learn - what needed doing from day to day.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44- I'd never kept - pigs or chickens before.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- I was mostly used to - cattle and sheep.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- When I first arrived, - I had to get everything in order.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56- I also had to work out...
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- ..how I'd fit this all in - with visitors and volunteers.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05- We have around 40,000 visitors - here each year.
0:03:05 > 0:03:06- Goodness gracious!
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- We have to consider them...
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- ..in the decisions that we make - about managing the farm.
0:03:14 > 0:03:18- We have to think about things like - the timing of lambing and shearing.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- We do that so we can offer - those experiences to our visitors.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- We're open - so they can see how we farm.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37- This is a sight worth seeing, - isn't it?
0:03:37 > 0:03:40- Native Welsh Black Cattle.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- In terms of how you see - the use of the cattle...
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- ..they're here to produce meat - for the market.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51- They have more of a purpose here - than just meat.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- Yes, we do a lot - of conservation grazing.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58- We have wet ground, marshland.- - tir rhos - marshland?
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- We also have hay meadows.
0:04:04 > 0:04:08- Welsh Black Cattle - suit that job to a tee.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- They're the right size - to clear an area...
0:04:12 > 0:04:16- ..where there's a lot of scrub - growing into the land.
0:04:17 > 0:04:18- They keep it down.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21- They're very good in that way.
0:04:21 > 0:04:26- They can also do well on land - that's of a pretty poor standard.
0:04:27 > 0:04:28- Marshland and so on.- - Again, moor?
0:04:28 > 0:04:33- We have store cattle here. These - will be calving here next year.
0:04:33 > 0:04:37- They will be grazing on wet ground. - They'll get on well there.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41- There are other breeds, - like some of the continental ones...
0:04:41 > 0:04:44- ..that won't do as well - on that land.
0:04:54 > 0:04:59- Delyth, I've brought you a bag. - Tell us a little about the contents.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- Is it grown here or bought in?
0:05:02 > 0:05:03- These are oats.
0:05:04 > 0:05:06- These are all grown here.
0:05:06 > 0:05:11- We have the option of growing - crops like this through Glastir.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- It fits well in here at the moment.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18- We change - where it's grown each year.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- This is a part of the National - Trust's plan on conservation...
0:05:23 > 0:05:26- ..this idea of a food cycle.
0:05:26 > 0:05:27- Yes, indeed.
0:05:29 > 0:05:33- We keep the hay on the field - after the harvest.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- That's always good - for wildlife and birds.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- That's every winter.
0:05:39 > 0:05:41- But then, it also suits us.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44- We've just become an organic farm...
0:05:44 > 0:05:49- ..so we have organic food grown - on the farm ready for the cattle.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- We don't have to buy in any feed.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- Let's juggle some of this now. - Let's take it to the cattle.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58- I'll be your farmhand!
0:05:59 > 0:06:01- They'll be glad to see you coming - this morning.
0:06:02 > 0:06:03- Here we go.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- You really filled this one!
0:06:07 > 0:06:09- Or I've become weak in my old age.
0:06:09 > 0:06:10- You need a woman to do a proper job.
0:06:10 > 0:06:12- You need a woman to do a proper job.- - Yes, you're the boss!
0:06:24 > 0:06:29- The pigs are being used - to manage the land in a way.
0:06:30 > 0:06:36- Yes, we move this little enclosure - every now and again.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39- We reseed wherever they are.
0:06:40 > 0:06:45- Normally, a power harrow on the - land is enough once we move them.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- I can imagine.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50- We then have the option - of reseeding...
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- ..or of planting - a slightly different crop.
0:07:00 > 0:07:01- There we go.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- Having a helper is handy!
0:07:04 > 0:07:06- I'm not much help, I'm afraid.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10- This is clearly one of the fields - you've treated.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14- Yes, we have a crop of turnips here.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- That's kept the cattle busy here - since the middle of October.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23- When the public see this, - I'm sure they're over the moon.
0:07:23 > 0:07:28- Yes, they do like to see us - feeding the animals.
0:07:28 > 0:07:30- These have been fed here...
0:07:30 > 0:07:34- ..since they were calves - getting milk from the dairy cattle.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- It's nice for the public - to see them.
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- Delyth is preparing - to take a load of cattle...
0:07:45 > 0:07:47- ..to sell at Dolgellau mart.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49- What are her hopes for the sale?
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- Great, Delyth. - That's their last supper now.
0:07:53 > 0:07:54- Here, anyway.
0:07:54 > 0:07:55- Here, anyway.- - Yes.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58- Most of this lot - will be going on Friday.
0:07:59 > 0:08:03- What will you have - in terms of choice for people?
0:08:03 > 0:08:07- There's a mix - of steers and heifers here.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10- Some are registered pedigree.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12- Some aren't.
0:08:13 > 0:08:17- One or two are a Limousin - or Aberdeen Angus cross.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- There's something - for everyone there.
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- Sale day arrives and Delyth and - the cattle face a 50-mile journey.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- According to Meat Promotion Wales' - latest report on the market...
0:08:45 > 0:08:49- ..beef is hovering around - the 1.90 per kilo mark.
0:08:49 > 0:08:53- How will that convert in terms - of value for Delyth's store cattle?
0:08:53 > 0:08:55- I'm very pleased.
0:08:55 > 0:09:00- On average, I got 686.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05- The heifers - did better than I expected.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08- The steers did well too. - It was a good day.
0:09:10 > 0:09:12- I can't ignore - one thing that happened.
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- There were two heifers where you - weren't happy with the price.
0:09:16 > 0:09:21- They got to a very good price - but they are worth more to me.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- Delyth was happy - with the day's prices...
0:09:31 > 0:09:34- ..but what are her hopes - for the farm's future?
0:09:34 > 0:09:38- We don't have any - incredibly ambitious plans here.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41- I'd like to see a herd - of Welsh Black Cattle...
0:09:41 > 0:09:46- ..that is worth seeing and - a similar flock of Llanwenog sheep.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- I'd like them - to be a good example of that breed.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52- A high standard.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55- I'd say you're going about it - the right way.
0:09:56 > 0:09:57- I hope so, yes.
0:09:57 > 0:09:59- They look great.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08- The Showground in Llanelwedd - is home to a few organizations...
0:10:08 > 0:10:12- ..including the Wales federation - of Young Farmers Clubs.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- At the Winter Fair, - they're launching a campaign...
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- ..to allow you - to buy a brick of their building.
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- Although the YFC - owns the top floor...
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- ..Neath Port Talbot College - owns the ground floor.
0:10:29 > 0:10:34- The Young Farmers have a chance - to buy them out for 76,100.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37- They have to raise the money - by February.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40- Buying the building...
0:10:40 > 0:10:43- ..has been in the organization's - plans for a long time...
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- ..but we've never been able - to come to a good deal with NPTC.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51- By now, they want to sell - and we want to buy.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54- We got permission from the council - in October...
0:10:54 > 0:10:57- ..to go ahead and buy the building.
0:10:57 > 0:11:02- Looking at the details, what are the - options in terms of the purchase?
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- What we're suggesting - as an organization...
0:11:06 > 0:11:10- ..is that we start at 25 - and work up to 100, 250 and 500.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12- But we're willing - to accept any donations.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17- If it's 1, 5 or 10, we'll take it - and be grateful for it.
0:11:17 > 0:11:20- If someone wants to speak to us - about larger donations...
0:11:21 > 0:11:22- ..they are more than welcome to.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25- We're ready - to name the meeting room...
0:11:25 > 0:11:28- ..after Alun Elidyr - or Meinir Maesteilo!
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- If you want to talk to us about - a donation, please get in touch.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- The organization is 80 years old - this year.
0:11:35 > 0:11:40- Yesterday, we had the two youngest - members of the organization...
0:11:40 > 0:11:42- ..and Wales' oldest chairman - with us.
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- They've ensured that - the organization was there for us.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- We have to ensure - it's there for the future.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- We need to help to make sure...
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- ..there's a prosperous countryside - for the future.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58- It's time for a short break.
0:11:59 > 0:12:02- Come back to find out - who won the trailers.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06- Daloni will be enjoying herself - in amongst the pigs.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08- See you in two minutes.
0:12:08 > 0:12:09- .
0:12:15 > 0:12:15- Subtitles
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0:12:21 > 0:12:22- Welcome back.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- The time has come - to announce the winners...
0:12:26 > 0:12:30- ..of our Ifor Williams Trailers - competition.
0:12:31 > 0:12:37- Many thanks to the 3,500 viewers - that entered the competition.
0:12:38 > 0:12:39- There are three winners.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- Before we discover who they are...
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- ..let's remind ourselves - of the questions, answers...
0:12:46 > 0:12:48- ..and that all-important word.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- The first question was...
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- ..heart, lungs and kidney - - these are examples of what?
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- The answer was "organs".
0:12:59 > 0:13:04- Next, the mechanical farm-hand - in the milking parlour was "robot".
0:13:05 > 0:13:10- "Merlin" is the Welsh wizard - with connections to Carmarthen.
0:13:10 > 0:13:15- The home of the horse - and Jesus's birthplace was "stable".
0:13:16 > 0:13:21- The final question asked the surname - of the president elect of the USA...
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- ..well, "Trump", of course.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- Rearrange the initial letter - of each answer...
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- ..and you get this year's word, - "storm".
0:13:32 > 0:13:37- The winners of the third prize, - a P7e trailer worth 950...
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- ..were Tecwyn and Brenda Williams - from Oswestry.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47- Who put in the entry - and worked out the answers?
0:13:47 > 0:13:48- Tecwyn.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- I think you probably worked - together.
0:13:52 > 0:13:53- Oh, yes.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- How will you use the trailer - at home?
0:13:56 > 0:13:58- To carry sheep and so on.
0:13:58 > 0:14:00- Will it be useful to you?
0:14:00 > 0:14:01- Will it be useful to you?- - Yes, it will.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04- Fantastic. - Congratulations to you both.
0:14:04 > 0:14:05- Thank you.
0:14:08 > 0:14:14- The winners of the second prize, - a P8g trailer worth 1,945...
0:14:15 > 0:14:18- ..are Dewi and Non Williams, - Y Rhandir, Llangwyryfon.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- We have mainly sheep on the farm - and a small amount of beef.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25- We also keep horses.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- Do you often win competitions?
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- No, we've never won anything before.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- Tell me - how you will use the trailer.
0:14:35 > 0:14:36- Will it be useful on the farm?
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- Will it be useful on the farm?- - It will be very useful.
0:14:38 > 0:14:43- If I have to take an animal to the - vet, I can take it in the trailer.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47- If I'm taking lambs to the mart...
0:14:48 > 0:14:51- ..I can fit fifteen in there.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54- I won't need to take - the big box trailer.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57- The winners of the first prize...
0:14:58 > 0:15:04- ..a HB506 horse trailer - worth 4,180...
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- ..are Geraint, Elen...
0:15:07 > 0:15:13- ..Haf, Fflur and Arwel Jones, - Pentre, Blaenplwyf, Aberystwyth.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- Well, Fflur, Haf and Geraint...
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- ..congratulations - on winning first prize.
0:15:20 > 0:15:22- Where are you from originally?
0:15:23 > 0:15:26- We're from Blaenplwyf - near Aberystwyth.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28- Do you work at home on the farm?
0:15:28 > 0:15:29- Do you work at home on the farm?- - Yes, full-time.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31- What type of farm is it?
0:15:31 > 0:15:34- Cattle and sheep, beef and sheep.
0:15:35 > 0:15:38- Do you have a use for this? - Do you keep horses?
0:15:38 > 0:15:41- We've got plenty of horses. - Almost too many.
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- We have three children - and they each have their own horse.
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- Arwel isn't here today - but my daughters are here.
0:15:49 > 0:15:53- The phone rang in the house and - I thought it was a nuisance call.
0:15:54 > 0:15:55- Yes?
0:15:55 > 0:16:00- I checked the answering machine - and Gwawr had left a message.
0:16:00 > 0:16:01- I'll bet there was some excitement.
0:16:01 > 0:16:03- I'll bet there was some excitement.- - That's right.
0:16:03 > 0:16:07- And celebrations? - It's an early Christmas present.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09- It was very special.
0:16:10 > 0:16:14- Congratulations, your entry - was successful. Well done.
0:16:14 > 0:16:15- Thank you.
0:16:15 > 0:16:17- Merry Christmas, girls.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- Enjoy transporting the horses - in the trailer.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- I'm sure that like me, when you need - a snack, you turn to bacon.
0:16:31 > 0:16:35- It's the hardest sector - to work commercially.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37- Education is key to the process.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41- Daloni has been to see - the latest developments...
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- ..on the Glynllifon Campus - of Coleg Meirion Dwyfor.
0:16:46 > 0:16:49- This college - on the old Glynllifon estate...
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- ..is a Farming Connect - Innovation Site for beef and pork.- - https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/innovation-sites
0:16:54 > 0:16:58- Where better then to develop - the best facilities to rear pigs.
0:16:58 > 0:17:03- At the cost of 500,000, - the unit is an important resource...
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- ..in giving the best education - possible to the students.
0:17:09 > 0:17:10- We got to it because the pigs...
0:17:11 > 0:17:15- ..were kept in traditional farm - buildings made from slate and stone.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- It was hard - to control their environment.
0:17:18 > 0:17:23- We needed to improve - the efficiency of the unit.
0:17:23 > 0:17:25- So we invested in modern buildings.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28- How will this benefit the students?
0:17:29 > 0:17:35- Having the resources here makes - it more attractive to students...
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- ..to consider a pig unit - on a family farm.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41- It's a nice place to work.
0:17:41 > 0:17:43- It's a very effective system.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48- The pigs seem to have settled in - and are performing.
0:17:48 > 0:17:51- It will certainly - be more attractive for them.
0:17:52 > 0:17:54- This system - is less labour intensive.
0:17:54 > 0:17:57- The investment has been substantial.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- It's an investment - in the next generation of farmers.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- We want the students to have - the best possible resources.
0:18:05 > 0:18:09- We want to nurture their confidence - and improve their husbandry skills.
0:18:09 > 0:18:13- A lot of innovative resources - have been used.
0:18:14 > 0:18:17- The pig feeder has come from Spain.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- It's the first one installed - in the UK.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- There are things - which are installed here...
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- ..that go further - than your average commercial unit.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30- Is that the way forward?
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- Pig production - needs to be efficient.
0:18:33 > 0:18:37- If you're in the commercial world...
0:18:37 > 0:18:42- ..the cost of feed - is about 60% of the cost.
0:18:42 > 0:18:46- You have to get a good control - of the environment and the pigs...
0:18:46 > 0:18:48- ..to get the best out of the feed.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- Farming Connect has a close - partnership with the college.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- It's held an open day on the site - with guest speakers...
0:18:59 > 0:19:02- ..discussing the implications - of rearing pigs.
0:19:02 > 0:19:06- We've got one or two projects - on the horizon here in Glynllifon.
0:19:06 > 0:19:10- The first will look at evaluating - the performance of the Welsh Pig.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- It will also look at the performance - of the hybrid pig...
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- ..which we have at the new building.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- We'll monitor every piglet - from birth through to slaughter.
0:19:21 > 0:19:27- We can then work out which breeding - lines are most efficient.
0:19:27 > 0:19:31- That's how we will choose - replacement sows.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33- What's happening today?
0:19:33 > 0:19:35- Today, we're holding an open day...
0:19:35 > 0:19:38- ..to exhibit the new pig unit - at Glynllifon.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- The facilities here are first class.
0:19:42 > 0:19:46- We're just showing - what's available here.
0:19:46 > 0:19:51- There will be talks from experts - on biosecurity...
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- ..and on how to improve - the efficiency of pig herds.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- You are the Technical Officer - for Pigs and Fowl...
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- ..for Farming Connect in Wales.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05- In your opinion, - what's the future for pigs?
0:20:05 > 0:20:09- There's a very prosperous future - for the pig industry in Wales.
0:20:10 > 0:20:15- We hope to see growth in the number - of pigs produced in Wales.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- That is a result - of the new RDP project...
0:20:19 > 0:20:23- ..which looks at increasing the - number of pigs produced in Wales.
0:20:24 > 0:20:29- By working with them and educating - the industry about the potential...
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- ..I think the pig industry in Wales - has a bright future.
0:20:35 > 0:20:37- The new pig unit is run...
0:20:38 > 0:20:42- ..to give students the best possible - experience in the field.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- The pigs here - are sent to slaughter at 85kg.
0:20:45 > 0:20:50- That's usually - between 16 weeks and 20 weeks.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- How many sows - do you have in the unit?
0:20:54 > 0:20:56- We have 50 sows.
0:20:56 > 0:20:59- This is going to be a project...
0:20:59 > 0:21:03- ..where we follow the two breeds - over three years and collect data.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06- Every piglet is tagged - electronically at birth.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- Their performance is then compared.
0:21:09 > 0:21:11- How many suckling pigs?
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- We aim to have twelve suckling pigs - per litter. Twelve or more.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19- The shed is split up into rooms.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21- We have a suckling unit...
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- ..a unit for young sows, - growing pigs and pig fattening.
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- They all need - different temperatures.
0:21:27 > 0:21:32- This electronic unit controls - the temperature in each room.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34- If it goes up or comes down...
0:21:34 > 0:21:38- ..the fans come on - to maintain a constant temperature.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42- There's an alarm system if we have - an issue with overheating.
0:21:44 > 0:21:50- Over 200 students get experience - at the new pig unit every week.
0:21:50 > 0:21:53- What do you think of the pig unit?
0:21:53 > 0:21:57- It's a great unit. They've invested - a lot of money in it.
0:21:57 > 0:22:03- Hopefully, we can turn over - more pigs to improve the genetics.
0:22:04 > 0:22:05- It's a great unit.
0:22:06 > 0:22:10- We don't have to muck out - and there are slats.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- What do you learn - from the new pig unit?
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- We've learned a lot, - it's a good investment.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20- We've learned about - the daily live weight gain.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22- We've learned - how to improve their weight.
0:22:23 > 0:22:28- I think it still contributes a lot - to the potential in the pig unit.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31- How do you hope to gain - from the new pig unit?
0:22:31 > 0:22:33- It shows the best way to invest.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36- It might be expensive - at the front end...
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- ..but it cuts the costs - of rearing each pig.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43- It shows us how to do the figures - and ensure something is profitable.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- At the moment, the market is strong, - the pound is weak...
0:22:48 > 0:22:49- ..less stuff is imported.
0:22:49 > 0:22:53- There's more use and more demand - for pork in the UK and Wales.
0:22:54 > 0:22:58- Only 5% of the bacon in Wales - is produced in Wales.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- I think there's scope there - to expand...
0:23:01 > 0:23:03- ..on eating more Welsh pigs - in Wales.
0:23:10 > 0:23:15- That's it. Christmas has come early - for three lucky viewers on Ffermio.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18- They're taking a trailer each home.
0:23:18 > 0:23:24- How about this? 294p per kilo - for this heifer at the Winter Fair.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- That's quite a price. So, success - for many people here today.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- That's it for this week. - Thanks for your company.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34- From me and the rest - of the Ffermio team, goodbye.
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