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0:00:17 > 0:00:20- Hello and welcome to Ffermio.
0:00:20 > 0:00:23- In the countryside at the moment...
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- ..signs of the change in season - are everywhere.
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- September is the time to reap.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33- I'm at Drysgolgoch Farm, - Llwyndrain, Pembrokeshire.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36- Here, they have invested heavily - in a milking system...
0:00:36 > 0:00:41- ..in order to welcome the next - generation home from college.
0:00:41 > 0:00:43- The best possible harvest.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- Coming up, - now the school holidays are over...
0:00:47 > 0:00:50- ..Daloni meets workers - from the tourism industry...
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- ..to hear about their harvest - this year.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- We also meet Dewi Evans - from Rhosgoch near Whitland...
0:00:58 > 0:01:00- ..a multi-talented man.
0:01:02 > 0:01:06- "Challenging" is one way - to describe the dairy sector...
0:01:06 > 0:01:08- ..over the past two years.
0:01:08 > 0:01:12- But many young people - about to enter the industry...
0:01:12 > 0:01:14- ..believe it has a promising future.
0:01:14 > 0:01:20- I've come to meet twins - who are confident about the future.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- Drysgolgoch Farm, Llwyndrain...
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- ..has been a familiar name in - agricultural circles for decades.
0:01:30 > 0:01:36- This is due to the high standard of - their Shorthorn and Limousin cattle.
0:01:36 > 0:01:41- A new generation, Sion and Hanna, - are ready to take over the reins...
0:01:41 > 0:01:45- ..with a new vision of how to build - on the success of their parents.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- I'm going to start by asking - a question I don't ask everyone.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53- You're twins.
0:01:53 > 0:01:54- You're twins.- - Yes.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- Does that mean - you work together well...
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- ..and can always rely on each other?
0:02:00 > 0:02:01- I think I can say...
0:02:02 > 0:02:07- ..we supported each other - through school and college.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- We went our separate ways - after that.
0:02:11 > 0:02:12- We can work together.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- Being the same age - we went through things together.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- We took our driving tests - at the same time.
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- Through things like that, - we've developed a relationship.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27- We've been able - to bring that back to the farm.
0:02:28 > 0:02:33- Your parents must be pleased you can - work together and also with them.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- It makes the business of farming - easier.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- There are plenty of obstacles - facing the industry.
0:02:39 > 0:02:45- If we can get on, it will make - life easier in the long run.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51- There have been plenty of changes - at Drysgolgoch recently.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55- Seimon and Eleanor, - the twins' parents...
0:02:55 > 0:02:59- ..have installed a 70-point - rotary milking parlour...
0:02:59 > 0:03:01- ..and have built new sheds.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04- They milk 650 cattle.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08- As part of his degree course - at Harper Adams...
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- ..Sion worked for a year - in New Zealand.
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- He's delighted to return - to home turf.
0:03:16 > 0:03:22- Milking takes about two hours with - the new system. It's much easier.
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- The cattle are back in the field - within the hour.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- The cattle are happier.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- They have time to rest - during the day.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34- It makes a big difference.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- We realized - the cattle were on their feet...
0:03:37 > 0:03:40- ..for four hours or more - each morning.
0:03:41 > 0:03:46- All that standing around - wasn't good for the cows.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- Now they can eat faster, - they have more time to lie-down...
0:03:50 > 0:03:52- ..and they produce more milk.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- I've noticed another development - on the farm.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59- All the cows are wearing collars.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- We use the collars for breeding.
0:04:02 > 0:04:05- They are a great help.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11- They separate the cows automatically - as they go into the parlour.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- My father and I - do all the breeding together.
0:04:16 > 0:04:21- How does the Shorthorn perform - compared to some other breeds?
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- Why do you stick with this breed?
0:04:24 > 0:04:26- They sustain themselves well.
0:04:26 > 0:04:28- They can walk long distances.
0:04:28 > 0:04:32- They graze well and have - a good milk yield from grazing.
0:04:33 > 0:04:37- They only need a ton each - of additional feed over the year.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39- On the whole, they're very good.
0:04:40 > 0:04:41- Hello.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- This one's come to tell us - her opinion about the new system!
0:04:45 > 0:04:46- That's Daisy.
0:04:46 > 0:04:47- That's Daisy.- - You know her?
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- We took her to a show in Carmarthen - when she was a calf.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- The family - are busy calving at the moment.
0:04:59 > 0:05:04- Hanna and mum Eleanor are - responsible for feeding the calves.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07- Hanna will soon return - to Aberystwyth University...
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- ..to complete - her agriculture degree.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- At this year's Royal Welsh Show...
0:05:13 > 0:05:17- ..she won a scholarship that will - help her continue her studies.
0:05:18 > 0:05:24- My main responsibility on the farm - is looking after the calves.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- I also look after the paperwork...
0:05:28 > 0:05:33- ..in addition to my part-time work - with Agri Angels...
0:05:33 > 0:05:38- ..who've introduced us - to the system of farm paperwork...
0:05:38 > 0:05:40- ..using a computer.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- I've expanded on that - and also do the paperwork here.
0:05:44 > 0:05:45- You're still at college.
0:05:45 > 0:05:46- You're still at college.- - Yes.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49- You're in your final year.
0:05:49 > 0:05:54- Will you come home full-time - after that? What are your plans?
0:05:55 > 0:05:59- My ambition is to find a part-time - job and help as much as I can here.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- Sion will be here full-time.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- I thought if I could find - part-time work...
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- ..I could widen - my knowledge and understanding...
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- ..and transfer my new skills - to the farm.
0:06:12 > 0:06:17- How important is it and what do - you think of this opportunity?
0:06:17 > 0:06:20- Your parents have built up - such a good business.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24- You now have the chance - to be part of that at an early age.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28- It's great that Mam and Dad - think about the future.
0:06:29 > 0:06:32- Agriculture can be slow to change.
0:06:33 > 0:06:35- They have looked to the future...
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- ..and have modernized - and invested in technology.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- It isn't always easy for them - but it's easier for us...
0:06:45 > 0:06:48- ..and hopefully - we'll be able to teach them.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- With so much going on at the farm...
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- ..Seimon and Eleanor are happy - to have Sion and Hanna...
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- ..to share the responsibilities.
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- How big a decision - was this investment?
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- How much were you influenced - by the twins' desire...
0:07:06 > 0:07:08- ..to be part of the business?
0:07:08 > 0:07:09- It was a big factor.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12- If it weren't for the twins...
0:07:12 > 0:07:16- ..we wouldn't have invested - so much money in the set-up.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20- It was time to do something.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23- We had increased - the number of cattle.
0:07:23 > 0:07:28- When we started, Eleanor and I - had 47 cattle. That was in 1994.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- We had expanded to 600 cattle.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- We were spending too much time - in the old parlour.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- Milking was taking - almost 12 hours per day.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- I was up by 2.30am...
0:07:42 > 0:07:47- ..and by the afternoon, - I would feel the effects.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- My knees - couldn't cope with the strain.
0:07:51 > 0:07:55- We needed to do something - to improve the system...
0:07:55 > 0:07:59- ..to make things easier - and to speed up the work.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02- You talk a lot - about the need to change.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- Are you the kind of people - who can cope with new technology?
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- Some of your new equipment - is incredibly complex.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- We're lucky - the children are young...
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- ..and can understand - this new technology.
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- They helped - get things up and running.
0:08:19 > 0:08:23- They taught us - how to use everything.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- This forward-thinking family - is taking care of business today...
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- ..and ensuring that the farm - will thrive in the future.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- How important - and how valuable is it to you...
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- ..that the twins - have decided to come home...
0:08:41 > 0:08:43- ..and be part of your business?
0:08:44 > 0:08:45- It's very important.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50- The countryside - needs its young people living there.
0:08:50 > 0:08:54- Agriculture and tourism - are the only industries we have.
0:08:55 > 0:09:01- I'm sure it's great to have - good company around the farm.
0:09:01 > 0:09:04- It's lovely to work - with the two of them.
0:09:06 > 0:09:08- They make our lives easier.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13- There have been complaints - within farming...
0:09:13 > 0:09:18- ..that the older generation - doesn't give young people a chance.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20- The situation here - is very different.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- I feel very lucky - and I'm sure Hanna feels the same.
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- We're fortunate to have - the resources and the set-up here...
0:09:29 > 0:09:32- ..and to be in a position - to keep going.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- Hopefully, we'll be able - to continue the farm's success.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40- That's the end of part one.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42- Join us after the break...
0:09:42 > 0:09:46- ..when we'll look at the state - of the Welsh tourism industry...
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- ..and meet a trotting horse breeder.
0:09:49 > 0:09:51- See you in two minutes.
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0:10:01 > 0:10:02- Welcome back.
0:10:02 > 0:10:07- These days, Wales is open - to visitors throughout the year.
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- According to the Welsh Government...
0:10:11 > 0:10:16- ..tourism is worth 8.7 billion - a year to the economy.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- It's no surprise that businesses - and rural communities...
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- ..take advantage of the chance to - boost their income by diversifying.
0:10:24 > 0:10:25- Daloni reports.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- The recent summer weather - has been unpredictable...
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- ..up and down, - with no two days the same.
0:10:35 > 0:10:40- Despite that, the majority of people - who provide holidays...
0:10:40 > 0:10:42- ..say it has been a good season.
0:10:44 > 0:10:49- Philip and Teleri Hughes live here - in Coed-y-Ceirw near Llanrwst.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52- They farm in Cwmlanerch, - on the family farm...
0:10:52 > 0:10:56- ..which is about two miles from - here, and nearer to Betws y Coed.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00- There's a caravan park - and tents on the farm...
0:11:00 > 0:11:04- ..and Philip and Teleri - have a business - Betws Cottages.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- We started almost 20 years ago...
0:11:08 > 0:11:12- ..by restoring a farmhouse - in Nebo near Llanrwst.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15- We have four houses now.
0:11:15 > 0:11:19- What do visitors look for - these days?
0:11:19 > 0:11:25- Generally, the standard has risen - in self-catering holiday homes.
0:11:25 > 0:11:29- People expect the highest standards - these days...
0:11:29 > 0:11:31- ..which is, of course, right.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35- Do you feel that the area - draws people here too?
0:11:35 > 0:11:37- Definitely.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41- We're very lucky to live - in this beautiful area of Snowdonia.
0:11:42 > 0:11:47- But also, in recent years, many - adventure activities have opened...
0:11:47 > 0:11:51- ..which are very popular - with tourists.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- Do you think the four cottages - on your farming land...
0:11:55 > 0:11:59- ..provide a unique experience for - the people who come here to stay?
0:11:59 > 0:12:03- Yes, people like to think they're - coming here to stay on a farm...
0:12:03 > 0:12:05- ..and see the sheep in the field...
0:12:06 > 0:12:10- ..and perhaps the boys working, - herding the sheep.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13- Are you glad - that you've diversified?
0:12:13 > 0:12:15- Yes.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- These days, farming's up and down.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- So it's good - to have some extra income.
0:12:25 > 0:12:26- Over 40 years have gone by...
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- ..since Rob and Liz Owen diversified - on their farm, Cae-cethin...
0:12:32 > 0:12:34- ..in Llanfair, near Harlech.
0:12:34 > 0:12:39- I started doing quarry tours in 1973 - with my mother and father.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41- I worked there for years.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- Then I saw that we needed something - for children.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- The little ones didn't really want - to go underground.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50- As we had the farm...
0:12:50 > 0:12:53- ..I thought we'd start - with little animals.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- So we started on a small scale.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- We've been doing it - for over 20 years...
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- ..and it just developed from there.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- What do you show in the quarry?
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- The holes where they quarried - roofing slate.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11- It has been closed since 1906.
0:13:11 > 0:13:15- They walk back from the top - down to the little animals here.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- There are little rabbits for them.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20- The children love cuddling them.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24- How much farming - do you do these days?
0:13:24 > 0:13:25- We keep beef cattle.
0:13:26 > 0:13:30- We buy store cattle in Dolgellau - and then we sell them on.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34- Why is tourism so important - in this part of the world?
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- It brings another income - into the farms.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- There are a lot of young people - in the farms around here.
0:13:42 > 0:13:47- They want to carry on. - They want to make a living.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- You can't take a picture - of that view...
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- ..and tell the bank manager - it will pay the mortgage.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- You have to do something, - so we diversify.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59- The majority of the farms - around here do something.
0:14:00 > 0:14:02- What sort of summer - has it been this year?
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- It has been a busy summer.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- One of the busiest - we've had for a long while.
0:14:08 > 0:14:11- It hasn't been beach weather...
0:14:11 > 0:14:14- ..so we've taken advantage of that.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18- Although lots of tourists - have been around this year...
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- ..because of the cuts - to local authorities' budgets...
0:14:22 > 0:14:26- ..some worry that services - are going to be reduced.
0:14:27 > 0:14:31- There's always concern - when something like this happens.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33- We must make the most of tourism.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36- Tourists strengthen the economy...
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- ..here in Conwy - and in every other county in Wales.
0:14:40 > 0:14:44- In 2015, the contribution - the tourism sector made to Conwy...
0:14:44 > 0:14:48- ..was five per cent higher - than it was in 2014.
0:14:48 > 0:14:54- So we do see the rural economy - increasing each and every year.
0:14:54 > 0:14:59- How important is tourism to - the agriculture sector in this area?
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- Very important, to be honest.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04- When you think that in Conwy...
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- ..there are 70,000 beds - where people can stay.
0:15:09 > 0:15:13- A lot of those are on the coast, but - a lot of them are in rural areas.
0:15:14 > 0:15:19- Farmers and agriculturalists - have diversified into tourism.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- Those tourists - contribute to the economy.
0:15:22 > 0:15:27- Over 800 million came in to - the rural economy of Conwy in 2015.
0:15:28 > 0:15:33- Tourism and agriculture go hand in - hand in a rural county like Conwy.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37- Visit Wales - has promoted the country...
0:15:38 > 0:15:40- ..as a good place for adventure - this year.
0:15:41 > 0:15:43- Next year, - the focus will be on mythology.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- And because the value of the pound - has dropped...
0:15:46 > 0:15:51- ..foreign visitors have more money - when they come here at the moment.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- I think - there's a very positive future.
0:15:56 > 0:16:01- There are more people coming here - for different reasons.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05- And many come from abroad - these days, which is a good thing.
0:16:05 > 0:16:08- I think we give - a really good Welsh welcome to them.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- There are more people - about this year.
0:16:11 > 0:16:16- With the problems - in other countries...
0:16:16 > 0:16:20- ..people are thinking twice - about going elsewhere.
0:16:20 > 0:16:26- If we can keep them - coming to Wales, we'll be OK.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- They'll come, year in year out.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32- We have everything they want.
0:16:33 > 0:16:38- From the coast, up to the mountains - - everything. They can't go wrong.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49- A rural activity that has increased - considerably in its popularity...
0:16:50 > 0:16:51- ..is harness racing.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- And Dewi Evans has had another - wonderful season this year.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- Red Roses, near Whitland...
0:17:01 > 0:17:04- ..is the home of Dewi - and his wife Helen...
0:17:04 > 0:17:06- ..and their daughters - Bethan and Catrin.
0:17:07 > 0:17:11- Dewi has been breeding horses for - harness racing for seven years...
0:17:11 > 0:17:15- ..on the border between - Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- I was brought up in Cefneithin - in the Gwendraeth Valley...
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- ..in a street of houses with - no connection with farming at all.
0:17:24 > 0:17:28- My main interest was animals.
0:17:28 > 0:17:32- So I became friends with - the sons of farmers in school...
0:17:32 > 0:17:35- ..and I would go over - on weekends and summer holidays...
0:17:36 > 0:17:40- ..to help them on the farm - with getting the hay in and milking.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- When I finished school, - I only wanted to be a farmer.
0:17:44 > 0:17:50- So I went to college and worked - on farms in the Gwendraeth area.
0:17:51 > 0:17:55- Two or three years later, - I rented a place in Porthyrhyd...
0:17:55 > 0:17:57- ..and we bought a few calves.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- A couple of calves - became more calves...
0:18:00 > 0:18:06- ..and in 1996, - we moved down here to Red Roses.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08- It has increased from there.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11- My interest in harness racing - came out of the blue...
0:18:12 > 0:18:16- ..through going on the weekend - to see races and watching it on TV.
0:18:18 > 0:18:23- I went up to see a friend in Brecon - and told him I was interested...
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- ..and he said he had a friend - who was selling one.
0:18:28 > 0:18:29- By the end of the afternoon...
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- ..I'd bought a horse, - two carts and a harness.
0:18:33 > 0:18:37- And then that wasn't fast enough - - I wanted a faster one.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- Then I bought the mare - Magical Current.
0:18:41 > 0:18:43- I had a lot of fun with that one.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46- And when she came - to the end of her racing days...
0:18:47 > 0:18:49- ..I decided to use her for breeding.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51- She produced My Amazing Grace.
0:18:51 > 0:18:53- We've had a very good season.
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- I've done better than I'd expected.
0:18:57 > 0:19:00- My Amazing Grace - has done enough for this year.
0:19:00 > 0:19:06- She has gone from a nursery grade, - up to a novice...
0:19:06 > 0:19:10- ..and that was better - than I'd expected.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- In addition - to the harness racing horses...
0:19:17 > 0:19:19- ..Dewi has 12 ponies and Welsh Cobs.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- He also keeps a flock - of 250 Cheviot-cross sheep...
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- ..five donkeys...
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- ..and he also breeds Jersey calves.
0:19:29 > 0:19:32- In 1998, - he won the Western Mail prize...
0:19:32 > 0:19:35- ..for the best Welsh Young Farmer - under 30.
0:19:36 > 0:19:39- We decided to keep sheep when - we first came down here in 1996.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- The place had a sheep quota.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- To be honest, - I'd never worked with sheep...
0:19:45 > 0:19:47- ..just dairy and suckler cattle.
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- I had to learn through experience - and do so quickly...
0:19:51 > 0:19:54- ..with lambing and handling sheep.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57- We started off with Lleyn sheep.
0:19:57 > 0:19:58- They were pure.
0:19:58 > 0:20:02- Lambing outside in March - was a bit tough for the lambs.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07- We decided to give the Lleyn ewes - a Cheviot ram.
0:20:09 > 0:20:10- They're much hardier.
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- I'm sure the Lleyn chaps - would disagree.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- Over the years, - I've used more of the Cheviot ram.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- We're getting a pretty good result - with the fattened lambs.
0:20:21 > 0:20:26- We started rearing male Jersey - calves. Some thought it was funny.
0:20:26 > 0:20:30- We saw there was a market - for Jersey bulls...
0:20:30 > 0:20:32- ..to use on the heifers.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37- There are farms where the value - of their cattle is so high...
0:20:37 > 0:20:40- ..they don't want to lose heifers - from calving.
0:20:40 > 0:20:44- They use a Jersey bull to make - calving much easier for heifers.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- They give birth in the morning...
0:20:47 > 0:20:50- ..and are back in the parlour - in the afternoon.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- We don't keep too many as they're - real characters when they grow up.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- Dewi also has experience - in artificial insemination...
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- ..and works for Genus.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06- We've just removed the semen - from the flask.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- We put it in the water - to thaw it out...
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- ..and then bring it up - to blood temperature.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17- I've come to East Lake Farm - in Amroth.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20- They keep around 700 dairy cattle.
0:21:21 > 0:21:23- We're chalking the cattle today.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- When another cow - jumps on her back...
0:21:27 > 0:21:31- ..the chalk comes off and we know - she's ready for the bull.
0:21:32 > 0:21:36- I've been with Genus - since June 1989.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39- I enjoy my work.
0:21:40 > 0:21:44- I speak to people - who are on my wavelength.
0:21:44 > 0:21:48- They all know that I farm at home...
0:21:48 > 0:21:53- ..and so - we chat about what's going on.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56- I get to hear about the weather...
0:21:56 > 0:21:59- ..and the price of milk and lambs - many times a day.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- Over the years, the job has changed.
0:22:03 > 0:22:08- Within these five square miles, - there are around 5,000 dairy cattle.
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- In years gone by, - there would have been around 500.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14- I get by quite well.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- I do a little work - before leaving in the morning.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20- I check that the stock is OK - when I get home.
0:22:21 > 0:22:26- To switch off and relax, I get - the most pleasure from the horses.
0:22:27 > 0:22:32- Seeing a foal being born and then - seeing it stand for the first time.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35- I look forward - to seeing how it'll turn out.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- Seeing it race for the first time.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- There's no feeling - like crossing that finishing line.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47- I get them home safe and then - I'm back to work the next day.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58- That's it for this programme.
0:22:58 > 0:23:02- I've really enjoyed getting to know - the Drysgolgoch family...
0:23:02 > 0:23:05- ..and their Shorthorn cattle.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09- Next week, we have - a special programme for you...
0:23:09 > 0:23:12- ..from the International - Sheepdog Trials...
0:23:13 > 0:23:16- ..that were held in Tywyn - over the weekend.
0:23:16 > 0:23:19- We look forward - to having your company then.
0:23:19 > 0:23:22- Until then, - from me, the Ffermio team...
0:23:22 > 0:23:26- ..and this little one, goodbye.
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