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0:00:17 > 0:00:20- Hello and a warm welcome - to Ffermio...
0:00:21 > 0:00:24- ..and to my home - - Cae Coch in Rhydymain.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28- With only a week to go until - the Royal Welsh in Llanelwedd...
0:00:28 > 0:00:33- ..I'd like to welcome you to this - year's feature county, Meirionnydd.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- Coming up, - Daloni meets Richard Jones...
0:00:39 > 0:00:43- ..better known as Dic Auctioneer, - who sells sheep at Dolgellau Mart.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- He's the Royal Welsh Agricultural - Show President this year.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- I visit Sandilands Farm - in Tywyn...
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- ..the location of September's - International Sheepdog Trials.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57- But first, back in May...
0:00:57 > 0:01:01- ..Meinir visited Cae Ceinach Farm, - Pennal, near Machynlleth...
0:01:01 > 0:01:04- ..to meet the winner - of the John Gittins Award...
0:01:05 > 0:01:07- ..presented - at last year's Winter Fair...
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- ..for innovation in the field - of sheep genetics.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16- Every year at the Winter Fair...
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- ..the John Gittins Memorial Award - is presented to someone...
0:01:21 > 0:01:25- ..who has made a special - contribution to the sheep industry.
0:01:25 > 0:01:27- At this year's Royal Welsh...
0:01:27 > 0:01:30- ..last year's winner - will be judging cattle.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- You've received a great honour, - a result of years of hard work.
0:01:39 > 0:01:40- Yes, definitely.
0:01:40 > 0:01:46- Breeding native sheep of any breed - doesn't happen overnight.
0:01:46 > 0:01:52- It has been a long, drawn-out, - difficult but also pleasant time.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- The genetics of the flock has been - critical to its development.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- Many of the rams that I - and many others now produce...
0:02:01 > 0:02:04- ..have more in common - with their great-grandfathers...
0:02:05 > 0:02:07- ..than they do with their fathers.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- It's different to lowland flocks...
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- ..where the progeny - show characteristics much earlier.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- In upland flocks like Swaledale, - Blackface and Welsh Native sheep...
0:02:18 > 0:02:24- ..the characteristics take a while - to permeate down into the flock.
0:02:25 > 0:02:30- Generally in upland flocks, - not much work has been done.
0:02:30 > 0:02:35- It's all done visually and mentally.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- That's because the ram and sheep - have to suit the landscape...
0:02:39 > 0:02:44- ..like the landscape - we can see here today.
0:02:45 > 0:02:50- If the flock doesn't suit the - habitat, it will not thrive at all.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54- It's important to keep - mountain sheep in the mountains.
0:02:54 > 0:03:00- Yes, indeed. - We are in North and Mid Wales today.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- But it's the same - in the mountains of South Wales.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- It's the foundation - of the Mule sheep.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- Whether it's a Welsh Mountain - white-face, yellow-face...
0:03:12 > 0:03:13- ..or speckled-face sheep.
0:03:13 > 0:03:18- They are a sound foundation - for Welsh flocks.
0:03:18 > 0:03:20- What has driven you over the years?
0:03:20 > 0:03:23- I've been interested - since I was a young boy.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- My father and grandfather - were both interested in sheep.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- I'd help my father with the sheep.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32- I was fascinated from a young age.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- I'm only doing - what I was brought up to do.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39- I didn't know anything different.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- I loved going to school - and was happy doing academic work.
0:03:44 > 0:03:50- But the pull to come home to - the sheep and cattle was too strong.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- His genetic work has really - paid dividends for Alwyn.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59- He has broken two auction records - for Welsh Mountain sheep.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- He has the highest average price - of 6,000 guineas...
0:04:03 > 0:04:05- ..for the best pen of rams.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08- He also received - the highest price for the breed...
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- ..23,000 guineas - for a yearling ram.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17- You've had some great prices - over the years...
0:04:17 > 0:04:21- ..and by the look of these, - it augurs well for this year too.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23- We shall see. - Every year is different.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26- We'll cross that bridge - when it comes.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- What are the qualities - of this unique breed?
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- The structure of the body - must be right...
0:04:34 > 0:04:37- ..its shape, bones and mouth.
0:04:37 > 0:04:38- They are essential.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42- It's similar to a wedding cake.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- The cake - must be right to begin with...
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- ..before you add layers of icing.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53- You choose the colour of the ram - and the type of horns.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56- The yellow or yellow-red colour...
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- ..is essential for us - in Meirionnydd and North Wales.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- A yellow colour on the nose.
0:05:03 > 0:05:08- A red neck is quite fancied too, - as is colour on the legs.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10- As long as it's in the right place.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14- You've had some amazing prices - over the years.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16- 23,000 guineas for one ram.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- Yes, we've been very fortunate.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- I knew there was something special - about that yearling ram...
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- ..but I never thought - it'd make that much money...
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- ..the morning - I took it to the market.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- It's a lot of money - but I can assure you...
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- ..that the thrill of walking - out of the ring that morning...
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- ..was worth more than any guinea.
0:05:40 > 0:05:44- Is there a ram worth 23,000...
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- ..in this pen here today?
0:05:47 > 0:05:49- I very much doubt it.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- Every sector in Wales and Britain...
0:05:53 > 0:05:57- ..finds itself in a very different - financial situation.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- There is definitely not - a 23,000 ram here...
0:06:00 > 0:06:04- ..and that's because - of the financial situation.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- Alwyn isn't only an expert on sheep.
0:06:09 > 0:06:10- Back in the 1990s...
0:06:11 > 0:06:14- ..the family established - a Charolais pedigree cattle herd.
0:06:14 > 0:06:19- There's no doubt that Alwyn - has an eye for high-quality stock.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- At this year's Royal Welsh, - he has the honour of judging...
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- ..one of the most notable - competitions in the cattle ring...
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- ..the Supreme Championship.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34- This year's Royal Welsh - is going to be a big week for you.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- It's going to be a very busy week.
0:06:38 > 0:06:43- It's a great honour to judge - the cattle Supreme Championship.
0:06:43 > 0:06:44- Are you nervous?
0:06:44 > 0:06:45- Are you nervous?- - Yes.
0:06:45 > 0:06:46- In one word, yes!
0:06:47 > 0:06:51- It's such a great honour, - not just because of the judging.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- It's a real honour.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- It's very emotional to be chosen - to judge at the Royal Welsh...
0:06:57 > 0:07:00- ..a show that's meant so much to me - since I was a child.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- You are a Charolais man. Will you - keep loyal to the breed at the Show?
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- It might well go the other way.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- When you judge part-bred animals...
0:07:13 > 0:07:17- ..your own breed - is possibly at a disadvantage.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- You feel - that you're under the spotlight.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23- I will have a completely open mind.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26- You have already judged - across the whole country.
0:07:27 > 0:07:31- Yes, and also in Ireland - and other places.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- But maybe at the Showground - in Llanelwedd...
0:07:35 > 0:07:40- ..at the Royal Welsh Show with - Meirionnydd as the feature county...
0:07:40 > 0:07:42- ..the pressure will be on.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46- You have experienced success - with sheep and cattle...
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- ..but are you a sheep - or a cattle man at heart?
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- By the virtue of my roots, - a sheep man...
0:07:52 > 0:07:54- ..but through my work, it's both.
0:07:55 > 0:07:58- My grandfather was a shepherd, - my father was a farmer...
0:07:59 > 0:08:00- ..and I am a farmer.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- As this is the feature county - this year, as tradition dictates...
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- ..one of the county's residents - is named RWAS President.
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- Daloni's been to meet - the man himself, Richard Jones...
0:08:19 > 0:08:21- ..near Llyn Tegid, Bala.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- It's an honour to be elected - as President, Dic...
0:08:31 > 0:08:33- ..by the people of your county.
0:08:34 > 0:08:35- A huge honour.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37- It's incredible.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40- I couldn't...
0:08:40 > 0:08:45- For a few weeks, - I couldn't believe it.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- It took time to sink in.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52- You were elected - by the people of your county.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54- Yes, Meirionnydd.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- They are the ones who appointed me.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02- What exactly - does the RWAS President do?
0:09:02 > 0:09:05- There are a lot of answers to that.
0:09:06 > 0:09:07- Well...
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- We have to remember - that our agricultural show...
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- ..is the biggest in Europe - and possibly the world.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- There isn't a similar show anywhere.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- To be President, you have to be...
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- ..in the public eye...
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- ..promoting the Show - and selling it to the public.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- Have you been involved with the Show - for long?
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- I've been involved with the Show - since the 1970s.
0:09:38 > 0:09:43- I competed with the Young Farmers - at one time.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- I've been a part of it since then.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- I'm the Chief Steward - in the Cattle Ring.
0:09:49 > 0:09:54- How passionate are the people of - Meirionnydd about the Royal Welsh?
0:09:56 > 0:09:59- There's a strong interest - in the Show in Meirionnydd.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03- You have to remember - that people from the county...
0:10:04 > 0:10:08- ..have been successful and been - very prominent at the Royal Welsh.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11- That has been the case - for many years.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- Meirionnydd - is split into seven areas.
0:10:15 > 0:10:20- Every area - does their bit to raise money.
0:10:20 > 0:10:25- You live in Corwen now, - but where were you raised?
0:10:26 > 0:10:27- I am from Cwm Penmachno.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- I was raised on a farm - in Cwm Penmachno.
0:10:30 > 0:10:32- How did you start your career?
0:10:34 > 0:10:36- It's quite an interesting story.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- I'd go to the market in Abergele - with my father on Mondays.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- Joe Brooks was in charge - of Abergele market then.
0:10:44 > 0:10:48- There was another auctioneer there, - Alf Williams.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- I'd speak with Alf a lot.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- One day, - he asked me if I was interested.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57- I told him I would be interested - in becoming an auctioneer.
0:10:58 > 0:11:02- Do you remember the first time - you grabbed that gavel and used it?
0:11:02 > 0:11:04- I remember it well.
0:11:04 > 0:11:09- I had been working there - since September.
0:11:10 > 0:11:16- On a Monday - the following January...
0:11:16 > 0:11:21- ..Joe Brooks told me - I'd be going to sell poultry.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24- "How on earth would I do that?" - I said to him.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- He replied, "You'll soon learn."
0:11:26 > 0:11:27- Selling chickens.
0:11:27 > 0:11:28- Selling chickens.- - Yes.
0:11:29 > 0:11:34- It is the kind of job - where you learn as you go.
0:11:34 > 0:11:38- So you started by selling chickens. - What else have you sold?
0:11:39 > 0:11:43- I've sold everything. I'll sell - anything that's put in front of me.
0:11:43 > 0:11:43- I'll sell you!
0:11:43 > 0:11:45- I'll sell you!- - You wouldn't get much for me!
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- Dic has been an auctioneer - in Dolgellau for over 40 years.
0:11:51 > 0:11:56- He now knows the county - and its people through and through.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- I'm sure you're looking forward - to the Show, Dic.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- It'll be a big week for you.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08- Yes. As I understand it, - I'm in demand at the moment.
0:12:09 > 0:12:14- I'm hoping that I can have an hour - to do what I do every year...
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- ..and that is taking charge - of the cattle shed.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- I do it year to year.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- You won't be selling anything?
0:12:25 > 0:12:25- Yes.
0:12:25 > 0:12:26- Yes.- - Are you?
0:12:26 > 0:12:27- Yes.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- Meat Promotion Wales have asked me - to sell lamb carcasses...
0:12:32 > 0:12:35- ..to raise money for a good cause.
0:12:35 > 0:12:36- But no chickens.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39- But no chickens.- - No, there won't be any chickens.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41- I hope not.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43- Thank you very much for the chat.
0:12:43 > 0:12:44- I hope you have a good week.
0:12:44 > 0:12:46- I hope you have a good week.- - Thank you.
0:12:53 > 0:12:54- That's it for this part.
0:12:55 > 0:12:56- After a short break...
0:12:57 > 0:13:00- ..I'll be leaving the Rhinogs - and heading for the sea...
0:13:01 > 0:13:05- ..to meet Annest and Geraint Owen - from Sandilands Farm, Tywyn.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09- They are preparing to welcome - the International Sheepdog Trials.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11- I'll see you in two minutes.
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0:13:21 > 0:13:25- Welcome back to Ffermio - from Meirionnydd's Dysynni Valley.
0:13:27 > 0:13:32- The county motto claims that Meirion - shall exist as long as the sea does.
0:13:32 > 0:13:37- It has mountains too - the Arenig, - Moelwyns, Rhinogs, Cader Idris...
0:13:37 > 0:13:39- ..Rhobell and the Arans.
0:13:39 > 0:13:45- Most of the land - is over 800 feet above sea level.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- As such, it's ideal - for keeping mountain sheep.
0:13:50 > 0:13:54- When you keep sheep in the uplands, - good dogs are a necessity.
0:13:54 > 0:13:58- Later this year, - the home nations' best dogs...
0:13:58 > 0:14:04- ..will show off their talents at the - International Sheepdog Trials...
0:14:04 > 0:14:07- ..held at Sandilands Farm in Tywyn.
0:14:12 > 0:14:16- The trials take place - from 9-11 September...
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- ..on Geraint Owen - and his family's land.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- Currently home - to 2,000 sheep and 350 cattle...
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- ..these fields will look - very different later this year.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31- I'm the third generation here.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- But Dad's still the boss of us - as a family!
0:14:35 > 0:14:38- Me, my brother and two sisters.
0:14:38 > 0:14:40- And the partners and children.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- Everyone's involved.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- We treat it as a family business.
0:14:44 > 0:14:49- The farm's name, Sandilands, - suggests the type of land.
0:14:49 > 0:14:50- It varies.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- Below the town, it is more marshy.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- It can be quite wet in winter.
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- But at the end, towards the river, - it's more sandy.
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- As for the breed of sheep, - you prefer a Texel cross.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- Yes, Texel cross Mule, usually.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- I keep the Texel lambs - out of Mule ewes.
0:15:12 > 0:15:17- They're then given a Texel ram - to get 75-25 cross lambs.
0:15:17 > 0:15:19- When will you sell these lambs?
0:15:19 > 0:15:23- We'll start in early June - through to the end of January.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- Everything goes to Welshpool mart.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31- We strongly believe - in selling live lambs.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- For me, one of the highlights - of being at Dolgellau mart...
0:15:37 > 0:15:43- ..is seeing the Sandilands lorry - unload 30-50 near-identical cattle.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- It's incredible. They're Limousins.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- We mostly keep pure Limousins.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- We sometimes use - a Belgian Blue bull...
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- ..just to get - some show potential stock.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- As well as farming 1,200 acres...
0:16:00 > 0:16:04- ..the family also owns - numerous caravan parks.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- As a seaside resort, Tywyn's - population doubles in summer.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11- As such, tourism is a central part - of the local economy.
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- On the way in, I noticed tents - and touring caravans.
0:16:16 > 0:16:18- Then there are these, statics.
0:16:18 > 0:16:20- Yes, static caravans.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- This is quite an investment.
0:16:22 > 0:16:26- Yes, the one we're in is 50,000.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- Most of the ones we sell...
0:16:30 > 0:16:34- ..are in the 20,000-30,000 range.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- Some of the people here...
0:16:38 > 0:16:40- ..have been with us - for almost 40 years.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- You must be - quite a substantial local employer.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- We employ about 20, - between everything.
0:16:47 > 0:16:48- Do you really?
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- Between the boys on the farm - and the tourism side of things.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55- There's quite a bit of work.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58- There's quite a bit of work.- - Seaside towns are like magnets.
0:16:58 > 0:16:59- For tourists, yes.
0:16:59 > 0:17:03- Farming and tourism - are what makes Tywyn.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- Geraint and his family - are used to holding sheepdog trials.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13- But how much extra work is there - to prepare for such an event?
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- Well, Geraint, we're in the field.
0:17:17 > 0:17:18- It's huge.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- Yes, it's 100 acres.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25- This land used to be - a military camp, with an airstrip.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28- Years ago.
0:17:28 > 0:17:32- I can't imagine there are many - fields this size in the county.
0:17:32 > 0:17:34- As such, it's important.
0:17:34 > 0:17:35- As such, it's important.- - I suppose so, yes.
0:17:35 > 0:17:37- They need quite a big field.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- They wanted an 800-metre run - on the final day.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44- This looks perfect.
0:17:44 > 0:17:45- 800 metres is a long way!
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- 800 metres is a long way!- - I doubt I could see the dog!
0:17:48 > 0:17:49- I'd have to take a quad bike.
0:17:50 > 0:17:51- Is that how you gather the sheep?
0:17:51 > 0:17:52- Is that how you gather the sheep?- - Yes, mostly.
0:17:52 > 0:17:54- And lots of shouting.
0:17:55 > 0:17:56- I don't do sheepdogs.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- We've got dogs, - but they're not trialling dogs.
0:18:00 > 0:18:06- As well as providing the field, - you're also the event's president.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08- Yes, it's quite a privilege.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11- The society asked me, - fair play to them.
0:18:11 > 0:18:13- I took the job on.
0:18:14 > 0:18:17- Hopefully, I won't have to make - too many speeches!
0:18:17 > 0:18:22- What are your responsibilities - as regards preparing the field?
0:18:22 > 0:18:26- I'll have to top it - and tidy it up a bit.
0:18:26 > 0:18:28- I'll also move the sheep from here.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32- Whatever else they want, - I'll be here to help.
0:18:32 > 0:18:33- Great.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- It's for the area, - more than anything.
0:18:37 > 0:18:39- The whole town is behind it.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- Everyone's glad it's coming.
0:18:41 > 0:18:43- It's up to us to give it our best.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- It's a showcase for Tywyn.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- I can't fail to notice one thing - that stands out in this field.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- That post there.
0:18:53 > 0:18:58- This is the post - where they'll start their runs.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- All the commands - will come from here.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- The outrun will go to the far end.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- The dog - will probably be out of sight.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10- Was it a big job - to decide where the post went?
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- They all came here one evening...
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- ..and there were 30 or 40 - involved in the decision.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- They were quite fussy - about its location.
0:19:19 > 0:19:21- I'd never have guessed...
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- ..but getting the post - in the right place was important.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35- Back in 1968, - Llyr Evans of Bodilan Fach...
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- ..just up the valley behind me...
0:19:38 > 0:19:44- ..won the Supreme Championship - with his famous dog, Bosworth Coon.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- As the event returns - to the very same field...
0:19:47 > 0:19:49- ..will we have a Welsh winner again?
0:19:55 > 0:20:00- The event's chairman is Dylan - Davies, Maes-y-Pandy, Tal-y-llyn.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03- I was asked to be chairman.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- I expected it to be a bit of work, - but not as much as it is.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- It's a big show, - which takes a lot of organizing.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- It's now an international event...
0:20:14 > 0:20:17- ..with competitors - from the home nations and beyond.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- All the four home nations - are represented there...
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- ..and they'll all be trying - to win the championship.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- But we have people from Belgium, - Sweden, Norway, the USA...
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- ..all over the world, - coming to the show.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- It's a special event - in the sheepdog world.
0:20:36 > 0:20:42- Foreign visitors love to come - to see what's going on here.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- There's a lot of money - in sheepdogs...
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- ..especially when you export them.
0:20:49 > 0:20:51- It's quite a big business.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54- Winning the event - is more than an honour.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58- Winning such a major - international title...
0:20:58 > 0:21:00- ..can open doors for them anywhere.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05- It's lucky - that you're a cool character, Dylan.
0:21:05 > 0:21:10- As well as the sheepdogs, - there's a country festival.
0:21:10 > 0:21:14- It has grown - from being just a sheepdog event.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18- It's a country festival. - There are trade stands.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- It's a family day out, - with something for everyone.
0:21:21 > 0:21:26- How has the Wales sheepdog team - been getting on of late?
0:21:26 > 0:21:28- Quite well.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31- Last year's champion - was Aled Owen from Corwen.
0:21:32 > 0:21:35- He'll be a big danger - this year as well.
0:21:35 > 0:21:40- We don't know yet - who will be on the team this year.
0:21:41 > 0:21:45- But there are strong competitors - across North Wales...
0:21:45 > 0:21:47- ..and from South Wales as well.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- I understand - that you're providing the sheep.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- The sheep come from the farm - that I manage, Ruth Tudor's farm.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- Yes, they'll be our sheep.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01- How important to you personally - are sheepdog trials?
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- I've been running sheepdogs - for eight years, so I'm a novice.
0:22:07 > 0:22:10- But I've definitely caught the bug.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- It's in my blood by now.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- It's been a strain, - but can you look forward to it now?
0:22:17 > 0:22:19- Yes, you have to enjoy it.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- It isn't every day - that an international event...
0:22:22 > 0:22:26- ..takes place on your doorstep, - in the area where you grew up.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- Chairing such an event - is a great honour and a privilege.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- It's a great thing for Tywyn, - because what comes there?
0:22:35 > 0:22:38- We're on a headland, - in a corner of the county.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- Very few big events come there, - so this will open people's eyes.
0:22:43 > 0:22:48- It will benefit local businesses, - accommodation providers, everything.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51- The whole town will pull together.
0:23:01 > 0:23:03- Good luck to the event.
0:23:04 > 0:23:09- We'll have highlights of the trials - on Ffermio in September.
0:23:09 > 0:23:13- That's all for this week, - and for this series of Ffermio.
0:23:14 > 0:23:19- May you enjoy a pleasant Show - and a successful summer on the land.
0:23:19 > 0:23:22- We'll be back on Monday, 15 August.
0:23:22 > 0:23:27- Until then, from the shadow of - Bird's Rock in the Dysynni Valley...
0:23:27 > 0:23:29- ..from me and the Ffermio team...
0:23:30 > 0:23:34- ..thank you for your support - during the series, and goodbye.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52- S4C Subtitles by Testun Cyf.
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