Mon, 11 Jul 2016 ‹ Ffermio

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