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-Welcome to Ffermio -and to Ruthin mart. | 0:00:18 | 0:00:22 | |
-Christmas is getting nearer. | 0:00:22 | 0:00:24 | |
-The annual cattle and sheep show -is being held here... | 0:00:24 | 0:00:28 | |
-..as well as an evening of carol -singing in aid of the RABI charity. | 0:00:28 | 0:00:33 | |
-Also this week, -Alun visits St Fagans museum... | 0:00:34 | 0:00:37 | |
-..to find out -how the farm is managed. | 0:00:37 | 0:00:40 | |
-We'll also be at the launch -of an educational resource... | 0:00:40 | 0:00:44 | |
-..for primary school children -in Builth Wells. | 0:00:44 | 0:00:48 | |
-First... | 0:00:48 | 0:00:49 | |
-..a little over 2% of Welsh land -are Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, NVZs. | 0:00:49 | 0:00:55 | |
-In those zones, there are periods -when a farmer's allowed... | 0:00:55 | 0:00:59 | |
-..to spread slurry or fertilizer -as well as other regulations. | 0:00:59 | 0:01:03 | |
-Meinir has more details. | 0:01:03 | 0:01:05 | |
-The Welsh Government -is consulting at the moment... | 0:01:10 | 0:01:13 | |
-..on ways that agriculture can help -to reduce water pollution... | 0:01:13 | 0:01:17 | |
-..caused by nitrates. | 0:01:18 | 0:01:19 | |
-There are two options. | 0:01:19 | 0:01:21 | |
-Either the whole of Wales is under -restrictions or targeted treatment. | 0:01:21 | 0:01:25 | |
-But the question is -what does all this mean? | 0:01:25 | 0:01:29 | |
-Jeff and Elinor Evans are tenants -on Broadmoor Farm in Wolfscastle. | 0:01:35 | 0:01:39 | |
-They milk 170 cattle -and farm 400 acres in all. | 0:01:40 | 0:01:44 | |
-Broadmoor is one of 2,000 farms -in Pembrokeshire... | 0:01:45 | 0:01:48 | |
-..which would have to conform -with new regulations. | 0:01:49 | 0:01:53 | |
-The first thing for us would be -a lack of storage for slurry. | 0:01:53 | 0:01:56 | |
-We'd need five months of storage. | 0:01:57 | 0:01:59 | |
-At the moment, we have four weeks, -around a month. | 0:01:59 | 0:02:02 | |
-So we need a lot more. | 0:02:02 | 0:02:04 | |
-There will be a closed period... | 0:02:04 | 0:02:07 | |
-..between 15 October -and 15 February... | 0:02:08 | 0:02:12 | |
-..where we can't take manure out -at all. | 0:02:12 | 0:02:16 | |
-We graze cattle -just about all year round. | 0:02:16 | 0:02:21 | |
-We expect to turn them out -in February. | 0:02:21 | 0:02:24 | |
-If there's no grass, -they'd be slow in going out. | 0:02:24 | 0:02:28 | |
-We depend on that. | 0:02:28 | 0:02:30 | |
-If the regulations come into force, -how would it affect your business? | 0:02:30 | 0:02:35 | |
-We'd have to find around 100,000 -to build the stores. | 0:02:35 | 0:02:40 | |
-That's if the council -gives planning permission. | 0:02:42 | 0:02:45 | |
-Pembrokeshire council own the farm. | 0:02:45 | 0:02:48 | |
-We'd put in the investment -without seeing a return. | 0:02:49 | 0:02:52 | |
-That wouldn't just mean -having to spend on a slurry pit... | 0:02:52 | 0:02:55 | |
-..but also that less money -would come into the farm. | 0:02:56 | 0:02:59 | |
-We'd have to reduce -the size of the herd... | 0:02:59 | 0:03:02 | |
-..because we wouldn't be able -to cut as much grass. | 0:03:02 | 0:03:05 | |
-After two years -of poor milk prices... | 0:03:05 | 0:03:09 | |
-..there's not much money -left in reserve... | 0:03:09 | 0:03:13 | |
-..so it'll be quite tough -to start off. | 0:03:14 | 0:03:16 | |
-It's happening in Ireland -at the moment. How are they coping? | 0:03:17 | 0:03:21 | |
-They're saying -it's not working very well. | 0:03:21 | 0:03:24 | |
-Before the closed period, they all -want to take the slurry out... | 0:03:24 | 0:03:28 | |
-..and empty the pits before winter. | 0:03:28 | 0:03:30 | |
-They're busy putting it out -24 hours a day almost... | 0:03:31 | 0:03:35 | |
-..when the time is right. | 0:03:35 | 0:03:38 | |
-Before the closed period. | 0:03:38 | 0:03:40 | |
-It shows -that before the closed period... | 0:03:40 | 0:03:44 | |
-..when it is open... | 0:03:44 | 0:03:45 | |
-..there's a spike in the amount -of nitrates going into the river. | 0:03:46 | 0:03:50 | |
-For me, that's common sense. -It's going to happen. | 0:03:50 | 0:03:53 | |
-Everyone wants to take slurry out -at the same time. | 0:03:53 | 0:03:57 | |
-Natural Resources Wales is one body -which assesses water pollution. | 0:03:58 | 0:04:02 | |
-Our role -is to show which waters fail. | 0:04:03 | 0:04:09 | |
-Then we give the evidence -to the government. | 0:04:09 | 0:04:13 | |
-How serious -is the situation in Wales? | 0:04:13 | 0:04:16 | |
-In terms of nitrates in the water... | 0:04:17 | 0:04:20 | |
-..some waters fail... | 0:04:20 | 0:04:23 | |
-..which has a damaging effect -on the environment. | 0:04:23 | 0:04:29 | |
-Of course, -it is damaging to wildlife. | 0:04:30 | 0:04:35 | |
-Where the blue-green algae grows... | 0:04:35 | 0:04:38 | |
-..it can be dangerous for people -and wildlife who drink that water. | 0:04:39 | 0:04:43 | |
-If the regulations come into force, -what would it mean for farmers? | 0:04:44 | 0:04:48 | |
-There are many things -in the consultation. | 0:04:48 | 0:04:51 | |
-It's likely that every farm -which rears cattle... | 0:04:51 | 0:04:54 | |
-..would have to store slurry for -at least five months of the year. | 0:04:54 | 0:04:59 | |
-There'd also be a period... | 0:04:59 | 0:05:00 | |
-..where they wouldn't be allowed -to spread slurry in the fields. | 0:05:01 | 0:05:04 | |
-As well as that... | 0:05:04 | 0:05:06 | |
-..there'd be a limit on how much -nitrogen can be emitted in a year. | 0:05:07 | 0:05:11 | |
-That will depend -not just on the slurry... | 0:05:11 | 0:05:14 | |
-..but the inorganic nitrogen -fertilizer that's brought in too. | 0:05:14 | 0:05:19 | |
-Maybe a record will have to be kept -of how much goes in each field. | 0:05:19 | 0:05:23 | |
-By having an opening and closing -period when you can spread slurry... | 0:05:23 | 0:05:28 | |
-..couldn't it worsen -the situation... | 0:05:28 | 0:05:31 | |
-..and mean that more slurry -is used in those periods? | 0:05:31 | 0:05:34 | |
-We'll have to look at that -if it comes in. | 0:05:34 | 0:05:37 | |
-I don't disagree with you. | 0:05:37 | 0:05:39 | |
-But with a limit on how much -can be used in every field... | 0:05:39 | 0:05:43 | |
-..it might control the situation. | 0:05:43 | 0:05:46 | |
-Rhys James and his family farm -400 acres on Clarbeston Grange... | 0:05:50 | 0:05:54 | |
-..around eight miles -from Broadmoor Farm. | 0:05:54 | 0:05:57 | |
-Eleven years ago, they got support -from the government... | 0:05:57 | 0:06:01 | |
-..to be part of a pilot scheme to -reduce nitrate levels in the water. | 0:06:01 | 0:06:05 | |
-Money was available -to build fences on the riverbank... | 0:06:07 | 0:06:11 | |
-..install water troughs -in the fields... | 0:06:11 | 0:06:15 | |
-..and to undertake soil sampling -on the farm. | 0:06:15 | 0:06:19 | |
-This information showed... | 0:06:20 | 0:06:23 | |
-..that the levels of P and K, -phosphate and potash... | 0:06:23 | 0:06:29 | |
-..was correct on the land. | 0:06:29 | 0:06:31 | |
-I could save money -by only using straight nitrogen. | 0:06:31 | 0:06:37 | |
-There was also money available -to improve the yard... | 0:06:38 | 0:06:43 | |
-..and to install drains... | 0:06:44 | 0:06:46 | |
-..to keep clean water -separate from the dirty water. | 0:06:46 | 0:06:51 | |
-After making changes, -did you notice a difference? | 0:06:52 | 0:06:55 | |
-There was less pollution -in the river... | 0:06:56 | 0:06:58 | |
-..and the amount of nitrates -had reduced. | 0:06:58 | 0:07:01 | |
-So, in my opinion, it did work. | 0:07:01 | 0:07:03 | |
-Is the government's -targeted treatment the answer? | 0:07:05 | 0:07:08 | |
-I don't think so. | 0:07:08 | 0:07:10 | |
-The government wants to put -most of Pembrokeshire in these NVZs. | 0:07:10 | 0:07:15 | |
-This will affect everyone -associated with farmers... | 0:07:15 | 0:07:21 | |
-..in Pembrokeshire. | 0:07:21 | 0:07:23 | |
-So what's the answer? | 0:07:24 | 0:07:25 | |
-A more targeted approach. | 0:07:25 | 0:07:28 | |
-Going to farms -and implementing more schemes... | 0:07:28 | 0:07:34 | |
-..like -the Catchment Sensitive scheme... | 0:07:34 | 0:07:37 | |
-..which came into being in 2005. | 0:07:37 | 0:07:41 | |
-This consultation -closes on 23 December. | 0:07:43 | 0:07:46 | |
-To contribute, -visit the government's website... | 0:07:46 | 0:07:50 | |
-..or write to them. | 0:07:50 | 0:07:51 | |
-It's important -that everyone responds... | 0:07:51 | 0:07:54 | |
-..so the government has a -full picture of the implications... | 0:07:55 | 0:07:58 | |
-..regarding the danger of nitrates -to the industry... | 0:07:58 | 0:08:01 | |
-..and to the countryside in general. | 0:08:02 | 0:08:04 | |
-In the end, we all want clean water -to flow into the river. | 0:08:04 | 0:08:10 | |
-No-one wants to cause pollution -or anything like that. | 0:08:10 | 0:08:14 | |
-We need to work with the government -to make it better. | 0:08:15 | 0:08:21 | |
-Have some common sense, -not go by the calendar... | 0:08:21 | 0:08:27 | |
-..but farm according to the weather. | 0:08:27 | 0:08:30 | |
-Back in Ruthin, everyone's waiting -for the competitions to begin. | 0:08:37 | 0:08:42 | |
-There's some last-minute activity -to ensure the stock look their best. | 0:08:42 | 0:08:47 | |
-Two heifers. | 0:08:47 | 0:08:48 | |
-A Limousin reared at home -and a Charolais that I bought. | 0:08:49 | 0:08:53 | |
-The standard of the stock -is very high. | 0:08:54 | 0:08:57 | |
-Winning any sort of prize -is good enough. | 0:08:57 | 0:09:01 | |
-From what I've seen, the standard -is high, like it is every year. | 0:09:01 | 0:09:05 | |
-I have a young steer and a heifer. | 0:09:09 | 0:09:12 | |
-They're both Lims. | 0:09:12 | 0:09:14 | |
-I competed here last year. | 0:09:15 | 0:09:17 | |
-I'm not sure if I was here -the previous year. | 0:09:17 | 0:09:20 | |
-I've been coming -for seven or eight years. | 0:09:20 | 0:09:24 | |
-It's a nice hobby. I enjoy doing it. | 0:09:24 | 0:09:27 | |
-I say every year I'm going -to give it up but I stick with it. | 0:09:27 | 0:09:31 | |
-One man who looks forward -every year to the event... | 0:09:33 | 0:09:37 | |
-..is the Ruthin mart -managing director, Glyn Owens. | 0:09:37 | 0:09:41 | |
-It's one of the best shows -in North Wales. | 0:09:42 | 0:09:46 | |
-It's greatly anticipated every year. | 0:09:46 | 0:09:49 | |
-A lot of people come. | 0:09:50 | 0:09:52 | |
-By the end of the evening, -around 300-400 people will be here. | 0:09:52 | 0:09:56 | |
-It's a social event -and it's also our Christmas fair. | 0:09:56 | 0:10:02 | |
-# This is my child # | 0:10:02 | 0:10:08 | |
-As well as competitions, -there's singing too. | 0:10:08 | 0:10:11 | |
-Yes. | 0:10:12 | 0:10:13 | |
-We've decided to hold an -evening of carol singing with RABI. | 0:10:13 | 0:10:18 | |
-RABI is a charity -which helps people in great need. | 0:10:18 | 0:10:22 | |
-We as a company think -that a social event like this... | 0:10:22 | 0:10:26 | |
-..where people can have -an evening out is important too. | 0:10:26 | 0:10:29 | |
-RABI is important financially to -help families who are in difficulty. | 0:10:30 | 0:10:35 | |
-RABI is a charity which gives -support to the farming industry. | 0:10:36 | 0:10:41 | |
-This year, more people -have been asking for support. | 0:10:41 | 0:10:46 | |
-Linda Jones -is RABI's manager in Wales. | 0:10:47 | 0:10:50 | |
-The last two or three years -have been challenging. | 0:10:51 | 0:10:54 | |
-That's why more working farmers -have been asking for help. | 0:10:54 | 0:10:59 | |
-It's good that they've done that -because that's our purpose. | 0:10:59 | 0:11:04 | |
-We've existed for 156 years -in order to benefit farmers. | 0:11:04 | 0:11:09 | |
-In Wales... | 0:11:10 | 0:11:11 | |
-..we've given out -225,000 in grants. | 0:11:12 | 0:11:17 | |
-Almost 90,000 has gone to farmers -who are still working. | 0:11:18 | 0:11:23 | |
-That's a high percentage. | 0:11:24 | 0:11:26 | |
-But we exist to help people. | 0:11:26 | 0:11:29 | |
-Cash flow is the problem -for farmers. | 0:11:29 | 0:11:31 | |
-We can't pay the business' bills... | 0:11:31 | 0:11:34 | |
-..but we can pay -for everything in the home. | 0:11:34 | 0:11:36 | |
-The difficulty is getting people -to phone and ask for help. | 0:11:37 | 0:11:42 | |
-They'd rather stay awake at night -worrying... | 0:11:42 | 0:11:45 | |
-..than phone the charity for help. | 0:11:45 | 0:11:49 | |
-It's crucial too... | 0:11:49 | 0:11:51 | |
-..that I remind everyone -that our work is confidential. | 0:11:51 | 0:11:55 | |
-We don't receive any grants. | 0:11:55 | 0:11:58 | |
-We have to raise around 2.5 million -a year between England and Wales. | 0:11:58 | 0:12:03 | |
-People give of their time -very generously. | 0:12:03 | 0:12:07 | |
-We appreciate all the help we get -from our county committees. | 0:12:07 | 0:12:11 | |
-Without them, it would be -very difficult to raise money. | 0:12:11 | 0:12:16 | |
-# One star was important to me # | 0:12:16 | 0:12:21 | |
-Back to the competitions... | 0:12:22 | 0:12:24 | |
-..where a large crowd gathered -to see the cattle and sheep. | 0:12:24 | 0:12:28 | |
-In the sheep section, -Arwel Evans and his son Dyfan... | 0:12:28 | 0:12:32 | |
-..from Pendre Fawr Farm -won with their butchers' lambs. | 0:12:32 | 0:12:36 | |
-We got first and second in the trim. | 0:12:39 | 0:12:41 | |
-We won the supreme championship. | 0:12:42 | 0:12:44 | |
-We're happy. | 0:12:44 | 0:12:46 | |
-It's our sixth win in a row. | 0:12:47 | 0:12:49 | |
-Out of ten, I've lost once. | 0:12:49 | 0:12:52 | |
-That's bound to come to an end. | 0:12:53 | 0:12:56 | |
-I don't feel like I'm going to win. | 0:12:57 | 0:13:02 | |
-It gets harder every year. | 0:13:03 | 0:13:05 | |
-There were very good lambs here -today. | 0:13:05 | 0:13:08 | |
-In the steer section, -in a strong competition... | 0:13:11 | 0:13:14 | |
-..E Lloyd from Garthiaen Farm, -Llandrillo, took the honours. | 0:13:14 | 0:13:19 | |
-The winning heifer -was Black Beaut... | 0:13:19 | 0:13:22 | |
-..owned by Tudur Edwards, -Brithdir Farm. | 0:13:22 | 0:13:25 | |
-They went on to win -Supreme Champion. | 0:13:25 | 0:13:28 | |
-The Champion goes to Tudur Edwards. | 0:13:31 | 0:13:35 | |
-Gwanwyn Rowlands -won Reserve Champion. | 0:13:36 | 0:13:39 | |
-The Reserve Champion goes to -Gwanwyn Rowlands. Congratulations. | 0:13:39 | 0:13:43 | |
-You can't get any better. | 0:13:48 | 0:13:51 | |
-She won the Home Bred Heifer class, -then champion heifer... | 0:13:51 | 0:13:56 | |
-..then she won -the show's main prize. | 0:13:56 | 0:13:59 | |
-We're very proud. | 0:13:59 | 0:14:01 | |
-She's home-bred. | 0:14:01 | 0:14:03 | |
-We're proud of her. | 0:14:03 | 0:14:06 | |
-We hadn't won here for a few years. | 0:14:06 | 0:14:10 | |
-We won Reserve Champion a few times. | 0:14:10 | 0:14:12 | |
-It's nice to go one step further. | 0:14:12 | 0:14:15 | |
-It's one of the shows I've wanted -to win since I was a child. | 0:14:18 | 0:14:23 | |
-It's nice to win here. | 0:14:23 | 0:14:25 | |
-That's it for now. | 0:14:29 | 0:14:31 | |
-After the break, -Alun will be in St Fagans... | 0:14:31 | 0:14:34 | |
-..seeing how they run the farm -from day to day... | 0:14:34 | 0:14:37 | |
-..and at the same time, -educate the public. | 0:14:37 | 0:14:40 | |
-See you in a minute. | 0:14:40 | 0:14:41 | |
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-Welcome back to Ffermio -and to Ruthin mart. | 0:14:52 | 0:14:54 | |
-There has never been more call... | 0:14:55 | 0:14:57 | |
-..for farmers to be spokespeople -for the industry... | 0:14:57 | 0:15:01 | |
-..to explain where food comes from, -how animals are kept... | 0:15:01 | 0:15:05 | |
-..and the role of the farmer -in the process. | 0:15:05 | 0:15:08 | |
-One place that succeeds -in educating people of all ages... | 0:15:08 | 0:15:12 | |
-..about agriculture... | 0:15:12 | 0:15:14 | |
-..is one of Wales' -most popular attractions. | 0:15:14 | 0:15:17 | |
-St Fagans National History Museum -was created as an open-air site... | 0:15:26 | 0:15:31 | |
-..to celebrate the traditions -and crafts of Welsh life. | 0:15:31 | 0:15:35 | |
-In addition to -all the historical attractions... | 0:15:35 | 0:15:38 | |
-..the museum also boasts a 300-acre -working farm with a range of breeds. | 0:15:38 | 0:15:44 | |
-The farm manager is Brian Davies. | 0:15:45 | 0:15:48 | |
-The farm has been here for years. | 0:15:48 | 0:15:51 | |
-We keep traditional breeds here. | 0:15:51 | 0:15:54 | |
-We have Welsh Black cattle... | 0:15:54 | 0:15:56 | |
-..Llanwenog sheep, Black Welsh -Mountain sheep, Hill Radnors... | 0:15:56 | 0:16:01 | |
-..and Welsh Pigs. | 0:16:01 | 0:16:03 | |
-We show people -the old native breeds. | 0:16:03 | 0:16:05 | |
-It's ideal for them to be kept here. | 0:16:05 | 0:16:08 | |
-Visitors come here -from all over the world. | 0:16:09 | 0:16:11 | |
-It's such a popular attraction. | 0:16:12 | 0:16:14 | |
-I've spoken to people -from Australia and New Zealand. | 0:16:15 | 0:16:20 | |
-They come from France -and around the world. | 0:16:20 | 0:16:23 | |
-We complain that children and -young people still aren't sure... | 0:16:24 | 0:16:28 | |
-..about the origin -of milk and meat. | 0:16:28 | 0:16:31 | |
-This makes a difference. | 0:16:31 | 0:16:32 | |
-This makes a difference. - -A big difference. | 0:16:32 | 0:16:33 | |
-We have milked by hand here. | 0:16:33 | 0:16:36 | |
-Some children don't understand -where the milk comes from. | 0:16:36 | 0:16:40 | |
-They see it going into the bucket -and can feel that it's still warm. | 0:16:41 | 0:16:45 | |
-You have to be -a rather special person. | 0:16:46 | 0:16:49 | |
-You're not just a farmer, -you're also a communicator. | 0:16:49 | 0:16:53 | |
-That's right. | 0:16:54 | 0:16:55 | |
-If we're shearing -or testing for TB... | 0:16:55 | 0:16:59 | |
-..we do it on the farm -in Llwyn yr Eos. | 0:16:59 | 0:17:03 | |
-People can see what is happening and -they're welcome to ask questions. | 0:17:04 | 0:17:09 | |
-We can explain what we are doing -and why, no matter what it is. | 0:17:09 | 0:17:15 | |
-Give us some idea -of your schedule over the year. | 0:17:15 | 0:17:18 | |
-Is the lead-up to Christmas -a quiet time for you? | 0:17:19 | 0:17:22 | |
-It has become quieter -but there's always plenty to do. | 0:17:23 | 0:17:27 | |
-We have to supply the firewood... | 0:17:28 | 0:17:30 | |
-..for the open fires -in all the buildings here. | 0:17:30 | 0:17:34 | |
-The stock still has to be fed -and looked after every day. | 0:17:34 | 0:17:38 | |
-You rely on the public. | 0:17:38 | 0:17:40 | |
-It's communication once again, -helping people to understand. | 0:17:40 | 0:17:44 | |
-We show people what we do. | 0:17:45 | 0:17:48 | |
-Anyone can see what happens here. | 0:17:48 | 0:17:51 | |
-We explain that some of the meat -from our stock... | 0:17:51 | 0:17:55 | |
-..is sold to butchers... | 0:17:56 | 0:17:58 | |
-..and some is used -in the restaurants at the museum. | 0:17:58 | 0:18:03 | |
-How do people respond? | 0:18:03 | 0:18:06 | |
-On the whole, -they respond very well. | 0:18:06 | 0:18:09 | |
-Some people don't agree -with what we do... | 0:18:09 | 0:18:12 | |
-..but most people understand -that we can't keep stock forever. | 0:18:12 | 0:18:16 | |
-We're a working farm -and we need to pay our way. | 0:18:17 | 0:18:20 | |
-You've raised an important point. | 0:18:20 | 0:18:22 | |
-You don't keep them forever. -They are bred for slaughter. | 0:18:23 | 0:18:27 | |
-How do young children -react to that idea? | 0:18:27 | 0:18:30 | |
-Most children -are fine with the idea. | 0:18:30 | 0:18:33 | |
-A few of them aren't very happy -but that's the way it is. | 0:18:33 | 0:18:39 | |
-The farm at St Fagans... | 0:18:52 | 0:18:54 | |
-..conveniently situated -on the outskirts of Cardiff... | 0:18:54 | 0:18:58 | |
-..has a central role to play... | 0:18:58 | 0:19:00 | |
-..in educating young people -about the origins of their food. | 0:19:00 | 0:19:04 | |
-Every farmer has the chance -to promote the industry... | 0:19:04 | 0:19:08 | |
-..through farming unions. | 0:19:08 | 0:19:10 | |
-NFU Cymru has launched... | 0:19:10 | 0:19:12 | |
-..a Welsh-language education pack -for primary schools. | 0:19:12 | 0:19:16 | |
-This resource is the result of a -collaboration between NFU Cymru... | 0:19:17 | 0:19:22 | |
-..and FACE -- Farming And Countryside Education. | 0:19:23 | 0:19:27 | |
-The launch was held at Builth Wells -County Primary School... | 0:19:27 | 0:19:30 | |
-..but why is a resource like this -needed? | 0:19:31 | 0:19:33 | |
-Welcome to Builth Wells School. | 0:19:34 | 0:19:36 | |
-We know that food and farming -are essential to Wales. | 0:19:37 | 0:19:40 | |
-The sector is worth 6 billion -to Wales. | 0:19:40 | 0:19:43 | |
-Today we just want to -demonstrate its importance... | 0:19:43 | 0:19:46 | |
-..and try to persuade the pupils -to show an interest in the subject. | 0:19:47 | 0:19:51 | |
-In the future we hope some of them -will consider a career in farming. | 0:19:51 | 0:19:55 | |
-Key to the success of the launch... | 0:19:55 | 0:19:58 | |
-..was the presence of Welsh -Education Secretary Kirsty Williams. | 0:19:59 | 0:20:03 | |
-It's important children -have an understanding... | 0:20:03 | 0:20:07 | |
-..of where food comes from, -how we produce food... | 0:20:07 | 0:20:10 | |
-..and the role farming plays -in the Welsh economy... | 0:20:10 | 0:20:13 | |
-..and in protecting the environment. | 0:20:14 | 0:20:16 | |
-The children -are having an amazing time. | 0:20:16 | 0:20:19 | |
-As well as learning about farming... | 0:20:19 | 0:20:21 | |
-..they are developing -literacy and numeracy skills. | 0:20:21 | 0:20:25 | |
-It's great to have -these resources available. | 0:20:25 | 0:20:28 | |
-One farmer who acknowledges -the importance of the resource... | 0:20:29 | 0:20:33 | |
-..is Hedd Pugh, Chairman -of NFU Cymru's Rural Affairs. | 0:20:33 | 0:20:37 | |
-I've spent -a fantastic morning here... | 0:20:37 | 0:20:40 | |
-..with pupils of -Builth Wells Primary School. | 0:20:40 | 0:20:43 | |
-I'm here as a farmer. | 0:20:44 | 0:20:46 | |
-I've been explaining to the children -what happens at home on the farm. | 0:20:46 | 0:20:50 | |
-The response from the children -has been fantastic. | 0:20:51 | 0:20:55 | |
-Well done! | 0:20:55 | 0:20:56 | |
-It's a very useful pack -for us to use in school. | 0:20:56 | 0:21:00 | |
-It includes different resources... | 0:21:01 | 0:21:05 | |
-..for art, numeracy and literacy. | 0:21:05 | 0:21:07 | |
-There are cross-curricular -resources for geography. | 0:21:07 | 0:21:11 | |
-It can be expanded and adapted -to suit the children in the class. | 0:21:12 | 0:21:16 | |
-It's very important. | 0:21:16 | 0:21:18 | |
-Obviously we live -in a farming area... | 0:21:19 | 0:21:21 | |
-..but not every child here comes -from an agricultural background. | 0:21:21 | 0:21:26 | |
-It's a great way for us to introduce -how food is produced to the pupils. | 0:21:26 | 0:21:30 | |
-It's important that it's in Welsh. | 0:21:30 | 0:21:32 | |
-As a teacher in the Welsh stream -I know resources are scarce... | 0:21:32 | 0:21:36 | |
-..so this is great. | 0:21:36 | 0:21:38 | |
-The all-important question is, -what do the pupils think about it? | 0:21:42 | 0:21:47 | |
-The NFU came here... | 0:21:48 | 0:21:50 | |
-..and taught us -how important farmers are to us... | 0:21:50 | 0:21:56 | |
-..and how our food is produced. | 0:21:56 | 0:22:00 | |
-We did farming maths... | 0:22:00 | 0:22:05 | |
-..and we learned how to make buns... | 0:22:06 | 0:22:11 | |
-..and about the flour needed for -farmers to make things like that. | 0:22:11 | 0:22:16 | |
-I like learning about farming... | 0:22:17 | 0:22:22 | |
-..and different things. | 0:22:22 | 0:22:24 | |
-I help on the farm. | 0:22:25 | 0:22:27 | |
-I like pigs. | 0:22:28 | 0:22:30 | |
-When I go to see them -I can give them a cwtch. | 0:22:30 | 0:22:35 | |
-Before we go... | 0:22:40 | 0:22:41 | |
-..the Secretary for Environment and -Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths... | 0:22:41 | 0:22:46 | |
-..has announced -enhanced biosecurity requirements... | 0:22:46 | 0:22:50 | |
-..for poultry and captive birds... | 0:22:50 | 0:22:53 | |
-..in an attempt to protect them -from a strain of avian flu... | 0:22:53 | 0:22:57 | |
-..that is spreading -across mainland Europe. | 0:22:57 | 0:23:00 | |
-The zone includes the whole of Wales -and will be in place for 30 days. | 0:23:00 | 0:23:04 | |
-Keepers of poultry -and other captive birds... | 0:23:05 | 0:23:08 | |
-..must keep birds indoors... | 0:23:08 | 0:23:10 | |
-..or take appropriate steps to keep -them separate from wild birds. | 0:23:10 | 0:23:15 | |
-Owners should reinforce biosecurity -measures on their property. | 0:23:15 | 0:23:19 | |
-That's all for this week. -Thank you for joining us. | 0:23:21 | 0:23:24 | |
-We hope to see you again next week. | 0:23:24 | 0:23:27 | |
-Goodbye. | 0:23:27 | 0:23:28 | |
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