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0:00:19 > 0:00:21- Hello and welcome to Ffermio.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24- I hope you've had a good summer.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28- I know one family that has had - an exceptional summer...
0:00:28 > 0:00:31- ..Meinir Howells - and her husband, Gary.
0:00:31 > 0:00:36- Congratulations to them on the birth - of their daughter, Sioned Ann.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- Knowing her parents, - it won't be long...
0:00:39 > 0:00:43- ..before she exhibits - at an agricultural show...
0:00:44 > 0:00:46- ..which brings us - to my location today.
0:00:46 > 0:00:52- The Gower Show - at Penrice Castle Park, Swansea.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54- As with any good show...
0:00:54 > 0:00:59- ..this one reflects - the wealth of local flora and fauna.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- Yes, there's lots to do here.
0:01:13 > 0:01:19- In a while, we follow one family - as they compete at the Gower Show.
0:01:19 > 0:01:24- But first, the dairy industry, - which has faced challenges of late.
0:01:25 > 0:01:29- Daloni met one family - that has made a unique investment...
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- ..in order to respond - to those challenges.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41- Madryn Isaf Farm, near Boduan - on the Lleyn Peninsula.
0:01:41 > 0:01:46- It's home to Sion and Nia Jones - and children Ela, Tomos and Anna.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- It's a 120-acre dairy farm...
0:01:50 > 0:01:54- ..which the family has farmed - for 14 years.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59- Madryn Isaf is a council farm.
0:01:59 > 0:02:05- It came up for rent - and we decided to apply for it.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- We milk a maximum of 80 cattle...
0:02:08 > 0:02:13- ..from a total herd of 120, - if you include all the heifers.
0:02:13 > 0:02:17- I had never milked - before I came here.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19- Milking was new to me.
0:02:19 > 0:02:21- We risked everything, to be honest.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- We sold our house in Cwm Pennant - in order to start here.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29- I was raised on a dairy farm.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- I was used to the life.
0:02:32 > 0:02:36- You'd think - I'd have learnt my lesson!
0:02:37 > 0:02:42- But farming - has always been a passion of mine.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45- I love milking.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49- But it has been tough.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52- We had to start with nothing.
0:02:53 > 0:02:58- Until recently, all their milk - went to South Caernarfon Creameries.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- But for a few weeks...
0:03:00 > 0:03:04- ..they have processed - and bottled some of their milk...
0:03:04 > 0:03:06- ..and sold it directly to shops.
0:03:07 > 0:03:08- We decided to do it...
0:03:09 > 0:03:13- ..in order to try - to regain control of the price.
0:03:13 > 0:03:18- The supermarkets are selling milk - as if it was a worthless commodity.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- Good milk has so much value.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23- It's so nutritious.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- How much do you get per litre - at the moment?
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- It's about 15 pence, - half of what we got two years ago.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- Keeping a dairy cow takes work.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- It's like an Olympic athlete.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40- It works hard - and you must look after it.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- How much milk is produced here - and what happens to the rest?
0:03:45 > 0:03:51- At the moment, - a third of our milk is bottled.
0:03:51 > 0:03:57- The rest goes to make cheese - at South Caernarfon Creameries.
0:03:57 > 0:04:02- But we hope - that more and more of our milk...
0:04:03 > 0:04:08- ..will be bottled and sold - under the Llaethdy Llyn label.
0:04:10 > 0:04:15- The milk produced in the morning - is bottled by mid-afternoon.
0:04:16 > 0:04:20- It will be sent out to the shops - either that day or next morning.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- The dairy is located - five miles from the farm.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- They have a purpose-built tank - to transport the milk there.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- They have had support from Cywain - in order to market the milk.
0:04:36 > 0:04:41- Currently, Sion, Nia, Tomos - and two others work full-time here.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- What exactly happens?
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- It comes in through the pipe - into this, the pasteurizer.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- The next step - depends on which milk we want.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- This is the separator, - which skims the cream from the milk.
0:04:59 > 0:05:04- The skimmed milk comes directly - from that through into this.
0:05:05 > 0:05:06- This is skimmed milk.
0:05:07 > 0:05:08- And that's it?
0:05:08 > 0:05:10- And that's it?- - Yes.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- Llaethdy Llyn - may have just started...
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- ..but the bottles are already seen - on the shelves in local shops.
0:05:20 > 0:05:24- I'm very pleased - to be able to buy milk from them.
0:05:24 > 0:05:26- I like to buy locally if I can.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28- They're a young local family...
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- ..and it's high-quality milk.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33- I think the market is there.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- People are willing to pay - for good stuff.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- It's a local product - from Lleyn Peninsula cattle.
0:05:44 > 0:05:50- They're docile cattle, Sion, - and the pasture is lush.
0:05:50 > 0:05:51- Yes.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55- It's the cheapest feed there is, - and the best feed as well!
0:05:56 > 0:05:57- Are they kept outside?
0:05:57 > 0:05:59- Are they kept outside?- - Yes, I like to see them outside.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02- Most are Holstein Friesians.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- Yes, but we have started crossing...
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- ..with Norwegian Reds - and Swedish Reds...
0:06:08 > 0:06:11- ..to improve herd health.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- They have been bred to be healthier.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- How much milk - do they produce a week?
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- Over a year, - we're up at 7,500 to 8,000 litres.
0:06:22 > 0:06:27- The challenge taken on - at Madryn Isaf is a huge venture.
0:06:27 > 0:06:32- But Sion and Nia's passion is clear.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- The reason we're doing it...
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- ..is to provide a future - for the next generation.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41- We're quite passionate - about what we do.
0:06:42 > 0:06:46- We believe that we produce milk - of a high quality.
0:06:46 > 0:06:52- I remember seeing South Caernarfon - Creameries cheese and milk...
0:06:52 > 0:06:57- ..on the shelves in shops - and thinking to myself...
0:06:57 > 0:07:02- ..that our cows' milk - was in those bottles and packages.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- It was a good feeling, - it really was.
0:07:06 > 0:07:07- It's the same now.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10- It's very special...
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- ..to see our produce - on local shelves.
0:07:14 > 0:07:18- That's what I look forward to - more than anything.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- We wish them every success.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27- Back here on the Gower, - the sun is shining.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30- Ideal weather - to finish the summer's work.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- However, most people here - aren't thinking about work...
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- ..but about enjoying and competing.
0:07:38 > 0:07:42- We're following the Roberts family - as they compete in many categories.
0:07:47 > 0:07:53- Arwel and Rhys Roberts have - a big interest in keeping poultry.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- In the past, they kept the hens - in a field near their home.
0:07:57 > 0:08:02- But the hens are now back home, - in the family garden in Glanamman.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- Our interest grew from the fact - that we had a field.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- We then brought them back here.
0:08:16 > 0:08:21- We hatch, rear and sell chicks, - and we've now gone into showing.
0:08:22 > 0:08:27- My friends are on their computers - or playing Xbox.
0:08:28 > 0:08:33- But I prefer being outside - doing the things I like.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36- Poultry, rugby, things like that.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- As you would expect, the parents - are supportive of all the children.
0:08:44 > 0:08:49- My wife, Marie, and I - were both raised on a farm.
0:08:51 > 0:08:54- It's bound to be in their blood.
0:08:54 > 0:08:59- We went to the sale in Ffair-fach - and initially bought a few chickens.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03- As you've seen today, - we now have a few more!
0:09:05 > 0:09:08- But Mam wants her garden back.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10- Yes, high time too.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13- But we'll see - what the field situation is.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- You can have it next year.
0:09:20 > 0:09:26- The boys exhibit at numerous shows, - but each has his own expertise.
0:09:26 > 0:09:31- Arwel favours ducks, - while Rhys cares for the hens.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35- These are Silver Sebrights.
0:09:36 > 0:09:42- The judge will be looking - for a purple face...
0:09:42 > 0:09:44- ..with purple eyes.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- There shouldn't be - any black spots...
0:09:49 > 0:09:52- ..in the middle of the feathers.
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- The claws should be grey.
0:09:59 > 0:10:04- Her eyes are closed - because she's enjoying the makeover.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12- This is a white Call Drake.
0:10:12 > 0:10:16- The judge will be looking - for a small beak...
0:10:16 > 0:10:20- ..round blue eyes, large cheeks...
0:10:21 > 0:10:25- ..very white plumage - and orange legs.
0:10:25 > 0:10:31- I wash them in a mix of water - and my own secret liquid.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- Finally, I go over the plumage - with a silk cloth.
0:10:36 > 0:10:41- I'll also put butter and oil - on the beak and legs for the show.
0:10:47 > 0:10:52- The youngest child, Megan, - is also a keen competitor...
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- ..but poultry isn't her thing.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- I'm going - to the Gower Show on Sunday...
0:10:58 > 0:11:02- ..with my guinea pig, - who's called Winnie.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05- She's a Teddy Bear breed.
0:11:08 > 0:11:13- I don't know why - my brothers keep ducks and hens.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15- I don't like them.
0:11:15 > 0:11:18- Their claws stick into you...
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- ..and they're dirty.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25- Megan clearly prefers - her guinea pig.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27- But whatever their tastes...
0:11:27 > 0:11:31- ..they're looking forward - to competing at the Gower Show.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35- Last year, I had two firsts...
0:11:37 > 0:11:40- ..two seconds and one third.
0:11:40 > 0:11:46- I got two firsts, one second - and one juvenile championship.
0:11:47 > 0:11:52- I hope to get the juvenile champion - again, and the open champion.
0:11:54 > 0:12:00- They work well together, - especially at show time.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- They pull together.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- The whole family - pulls together, really.
0:12:05 > 0:12:11- Mind you, there'll be a lot of talk - around the supper table on Saturday.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14- Who'll win what and so on.
0:12:14 > 0:12:19- I'll guarantee you that Megan will - pipe up about her guinea pig too!
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- I wouldn't change anything.
0:12:22 > 0:12:24- I know it has cost a lot...
0:12:25 > 0:12:28- ..but the dream is always there.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40- They have clearly - prepared thoroughly.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- We'll see how they get on - after the break.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49- We'll also discuss the overuse - of antibiotics in agriculture.
0:12:50 > 0:12:54- There's lots more to come, - so we'll see you in two minutes.
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0:13:04 > 0:13:05- Welcome back.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- As you can see, - this place is full of people.
0:13:09 > 0:13:13- They've come to see the horses, - the cattle, sheep and pigs.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- Before the break, - we met the Roberts family.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- How are their competitions - coming along?
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- The first member - of the Roberts family...
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- ..we're going to hear about - is Arwel.
0:13:31 > 0:13:32- How did it go?
0:13:32 > 0:13:34- How did it go?- - It's gone very well today.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38- I've won reserve champion - in the juvenile under 16.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- I've got a second place - and a special.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- In the open against everyone, I won - one first, one second and a third...
0:13:47 > 0:13:49- ..and a reserve champion there too.
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- You've won almost everything!
0:13:51 > 0:13:52- You've won almost everything!- - Yes.
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- I came in and I saw - that I had got a first place.
0:14:01 > 0:14:03- Yes. How did that feel?
0:14:03 > 0:14:05- That made me happy.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- I thought you had two of these. - Where's the other?
0:14:08 > 0:14:13- I couldn't bring the other one - as she's having a baby.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- She's in the car.
0:14:15 > 0:14:17- Congratulations.
0:14:17 > 0:14:18- Thanks.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- We'll look forward to more competing - with more of them.
0:14:26 > 0:14:30- Rhys, I can see you've won - a few prizes. Tell us more.
0:14:30 > 0:14:35- I've got five firsts, two seconds - and one third place.
0:14:35 > 0:14:41- Amongst the five firsts, I went on - to win the juvenile championship.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- It's been worth getting up early. - When did you get up?
0:14:44 > 0:14:46- I was up at 6.30am.
0:14:46 > 0:14:47- Are you tired?
0:14:47 > 0:14:48- Are you tired?- - Yes.
0:14:48 > 0:14:50- It's been a good day.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- You've all had a good day.
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- The UK Government recently announced - the results of the O'Neill report...
0:15:04 > 0:15:09- ..which considered the overuse - of antibiotics in the NHS...
0:15:10 > 0:15:13- ..with a small section - discussing agriculture.
0:15:14 > 0:15:20- This will affect doctors, vets - and animal treatment providers...
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- ..but how will it affect - agriculture?
0:15:25 > 0:15:27- Daloni has been to find out more.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- The overuse of antibiotics - across the world...
0:15:33 > 0:15:38- ..has led to a number of diseases - and bacteria resistant to drugs.
0:15:38 > 0:15:42- This can affect the health of people - and animals.
0:15:42 > 0:15:44- How serious is the situation?
0:15:44 > 0:15:48- Here's Dr Angharad Davies - from Swansea University.
0:15:52 > 0:15:58- Some bacteria have developed - resistance to many antibiotics.
0:15:58 > 0:16:03- There are two groups in particular - that we're worried about.
0:16:03 > 0:16:07- These are drugs we use - for very ill people...
0:16:07 > 0:16:09- ..in intensive care units and so on.
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- The groups are called carbapenem - and colistin.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- These two are used - when people are very ill...
0:16:18 > 0:16:20- ..and everything else has failed.
0:16:20 > 0:16:21- For a few years...
0:16:22 > 0:16:26- ..we've started seeing bacteria - that resist the carbapenem.
0:16:26 > 0:16:30- We've being rummaging in the back - of the drawer to find colistin.
0:16:31 > 0:16:33- We stopped using it in the 1970s...
0:16:33 > 0:16:38- ..due to side effects - in the nervous system and kidneys.
0:16:38 > 0:16:43- Now, we're using it more and more - because there's nothing else.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49- Clearly, antibiotics are vital - for medical treatments.
0:16:49 > 0:16:53- They are also very important - in agriculture.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55- Here's the vet, Ifan Lloyd.
0:16:56 > 0:17:01- In the UK, - around 40% of antibiotics...
0:17:01 > 0:17:03- ..are used in animals.
0:17:05 > 0:17:10- Around 75% of those used in animals - are used in pigs and chickens.
0:17:10 > 0:17:14- The way antibiotics - are used in pigs and chickens...
0:17:14 > 0:17:18- ..is quite different - to how they're used in people.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- With people, - antibiotics are used individually.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25- In pigs and chickens, they're used - as population medicine.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31- Illtud Dunsford farms pigs - near Pontyates, Llanelli.
0:17:31 > 0:17:33- What are the advantages - for a producer...
0:17:34 > 0:17:36- ..to use pig feed with antibiotics?
0:17:37 > 0:17:40- As the rules change - in terms of antibiotic use...
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- ..it will have very little effect - on our business.
0:17:43 > 0:17:47- At the moment, - we don't use that kind of feed.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51- Pig feed - that includes antibiotics...
0:17:51 > 0:17:54- ..has been designed - for a specific method of farming.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59- Systems where chickens or pigs - are kept in a confined space.
0:17:59 > 0:18:03- That's because there's a lot more - bacteria and diseases.
0:18:03 > 0:18:08- The antibiotics - help minimise the bacteria...
0:18:09 > 0:18:13- ..but also promote - growth in the animal.
0:18:13 > 0:18:17- Not everyone uses feed - that has antibiotics.
0:18:18 > 0:18:24- Since 2006, use of antibiotics has - been cut down drastically in Europe.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30- Gwyn Jones - farms in southern England.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- He is the chairman of RUMA...
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- ..the Responsible Use of Medicine - in Agriculture Alliance.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- Here is their response - to the report.
0:18:38 > 0:18:44- There isn't much contribution to the - problem from agriculture generally.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- This is a people problem.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- The important thing is that we - respond to what O'Neill says.
0:18:52 > 0:18:57- The government wants us to improve - and do better than we are doing.
0:18:57 > 0:19:02- That's not just a challenge for us. - There is space to do better here.
0:19:03 > 0:19:09- I think the farmers - will be able to meet this challenge.
0:19:11 > 0:19:16- The O'Neill report is about - the worldwide antibiotics situation.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- Is there a worry - that some countries...
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- ..will take it more seriously - than others?
0:19:24 > 0:19:29- In terms of farms - similar to ours across Europe...
0:19:29 > 0:19:34- ..very few of us - use feed with antibiotics.
0:19:34 > 0:19:37- It's more standard practice - in other countries.
0:19:37 > 0:19:40- North America, South America, - China...
0:19:40 > 0:19:46- ..are the places where you see - intensive farming...
0:19:46 > 0:19:49- ..that use that type of feed.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52- We now have to think - about agriculture...
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- ..as a worldwide industry, - not a local one.
0:19:55 > 0:20:01- If other countries use systems - which are expensive but effective...
0:20:01 > 0:20:04- ..that can affect - the international markets.
0:20:05 > 0:20:09- It makes you think - about whether we can compete.
0:20:09 > 0:20:13- Are there steps - that could be used on farms...
0:20:13 > 0:20:17- ..in order to avoid - having to use antibiotics?
0:20:17 > 0:20:19- There are a lot of things we can do.
0:20:19 > 0:20:24- The first thing with stock movement - is good-quality biosecurity.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26- If people come to the farm...
0:20:26 > 0:20:30- ..they should wash their feet - and wellingtons...
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- ..so diseases aren't spread - from farm to farm.
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- It's important to keep the animals - in a healthy condition.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40- We farm to a very high standard - in this country.
0:20:41 > 0:20:42- We shouldn't forget that.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- There's a cross here - between welfare and antibiotics.
0:20:46 > 0:20:51- We shouldn't cut things down too far - and the animals start to suffer.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55- It's important that as an industry - we work with each other...
0:20:55 > 0:20:58- ..as farmers and vets, - and the government too...
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- ..across the UK and Europe.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03- This is a challenge for us.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- It's a situation the whole world - needs to get to grips with.
0:21:08 > 0:21:14- It's also important - that we as vets work with doctors...
0:21:14 > 0:21:20- ..to ensure that we can provide - effective antibiotics...
0:21:20 > 0:21:24- ..not just now - but also in the future.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- We have to think about - the next generation.
0:21:28 > 0:21:34- We have taken advantage of huge - advances in medicine and surgery.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37- We want them - to be able to give birth safely...
0:21:37 > 0:21:40- ..and have safe intensive care - and safe surgeries.
0:21:41 > 0:21:45- The worry is that if there isn't - international action on this...
0:21:45 > 0:21:47- ..those could all be in danger.
0:21:52 > 0:21:57- There's a variety of sheep here, - from continental to native breeds.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00- There are Welsh Mountain Sheep - here on the seaside.
0:22:01 > 0:22:03- At this point, as a programme...
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- ..we have to apologise to - Richard Williams and his family...
0:22:07 > 0:22:08- ..from Dolgellau...
0:22:08 > 0:22:12- ..for a misconception - we gave earlier in the summer.
0:22:12 > 0:22:17- They hold the record for the breed's - highest price at 29,000 guineas.
0:22:17 > 0:22:22- That was for a ram back in 2006 - at Dolgellau market.
0:22:22 > 0:22:26- We look forward to more success - from them during the autumn sales.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- From Meirionnydd - back to the Gower Peninsula.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36- This is the 99th show - to be held here close to Swansea.
0:22:37 > 0:22:42- The organisers ensured that there - is something here for everyone.
0:22:43 > 0:22:45- Emily Broomhead, congratulations.
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- I would say it's been a good day. - You're one of the organisers.
0:22:50 > 0:22:52- What do you think?
0:22:52 > 0:22:54- We've had a very good time.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56- The show has been fantastic.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59- The show is a special time.
0:23:00 > 0:23:06- It's a chance for Gower farmers - to show people from Swansea...
0:23:07 > 0:23:09- ..what's on their doorstep.
0:23:16 > 0:23:18- That's it for this programme.
0:23:18 > 0:23:21- I have to admit, - the Gower Show has been superb.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24- The weather has been great - and the location superb.
0:23:24 > 0:23:29- There's something about the way town - and country have come together here.
0:23:30 > 0:23:33- It shows the way forward - for our industry.
0:23:33 > 0:23:37- That's it for now, from me - and the rest of the Ffermio team...
0:23:38 > 0:23:40- ..thanks for your company - and goodbye.
0:23:56 > 0:23:58- S4C Subtitles by Testun Cyf.
0:23:59 > 0:23:59- .