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0:00:17 > 0:00:20- Hello and welcome to Ffermio...
0:00:20 > 0:00:23- ..from the livestock market - here in Builth Wells.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26- Today sees - the first show and sale...
0:00:26 > 0:00:30- ..for Beulah Speckled-Face - and Bluefaced Leicester sheep.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34- Local auctioneers - have arranged the event...
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- ..to give another stage - to the area's popular breeds.
0:00:38 > 0:00:44- Later, Alun visits Rhidian Glyn - in Tal-y-wern near Machynlleth.
0:00:44 > 0:00:46- Daloni is among the machinery...
0:00:47 > 0:00:53- ..and Deputy Minister Rebecca Evans - has a Basic Payment Scheme update.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- Here in Builth Wells, - they are breaking new ground.
0:00:57 > 0:01:01- This sale is for some - of the most influential breeds...
0:01:02 > 0:01:04- ..in the Welsh sheep industry.
0:01:06 > 0:01:11- Over 60,000 Welsh Mule sheep - are sold every year in Wales.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15- Among them - are Beulah Speckled-Face sheep...
0:01:15 > 0:01:18- ..crossed with - Bluefaced Leicester rams.
0:01:19 > 0:01:23- Eirwyn Richards, Cwmcelynen, - Pumsaint is a devotee of Beulahs.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- He's had success - with his flock over the past year...
0:01:27 > 0:01:31- ..winning the breed championship - at the Royal Welsh Show.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34- This is the first sale - for the Beulah breed.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38- The sheep are being sold - individually for the first time.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42- They've been scanned - and are carrying lambs.
0:01:42 > 0:01:46- We're trying to expand the market - for the breed...
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- ..and to add value - to what we produce.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51- What exactly is being sold here?
0:01:51 > 0:01:54- What exactly is being sold here?- - There are Beulah sheep being sold.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58- We also have Bluefaced Leicester - sheep and ewe lambs...
0:01:58 > 0:02:02- ..and mules that are a cross - between the two breeds.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- The mule is the most popular sheep, - and the best sheep, in the world...
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- ..for producing two lambs - for slaughter.
0:02:09 > 0:02:13- The important message - for the sheep industry...
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- ..and possibly - for the Assembly to remember...
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- ..is that we must keep - this upland breed, the Beulah...
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- ..a Welsh sheep, our native breed.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24- Without it, there will be no mules.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27- Traditionally, - the Beulah comes from this area.
0:02:28 > 0:02:33- It's traditionally from the area - between Llandovery, Builth Wells...
0:02:33 > 0:02:35- ..and of course Beulah.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- Over the years, their numbers - have decreased dramatically.
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- The Beulah has seen an increase - in numbers over the last two years.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46- Much of that is due to Glastir.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- We are grateful to the Assembly...
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- ..for their support for the breed - through Glastir.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55- It's important to keep these sheep.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- If they disappear, - they're gone for good.
0:02:59 > 0:03:00- It's a native breed.
0:03:00 > 0:03:01- It lives on our land.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04- It's simple enough - to keep a few sheep...
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- ..that have been brought in - from the Continent.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- But to keep sheep - on our uplands and mountains...
0:03:12 > 0:03:15- ..we need the sheep - that have been bred here.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- One man who arrived early - for the show and the sale...
0:03:18 > 0:03:23- ..is Gareth Jones, Pencae Farm, - Felingwm, Carmarthenshire.
0:03:23 > 0:03:28- I've brought two three-year-old - sheep with me today...
0:03:28 > 0:03:30- ..just to see how it goes.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33- What is so different - about today's sale?
0:03:33 > 0:03:37- It's a chance for someone - to get the best blood.
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- We keep the best sheep - to produce the best rams.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- This is a chance to get - the best blood and best sheep.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- How do you think it'll go?
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- I think it will be a risk.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- It's the first sale - and nobody knows what will happen.
0:03:54 > 0:03:58- I hope the risk pays off - and that they'll sell well today.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- After strong classes in the show...
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- ..Gareth took fourth and fifth - with his Beulah Speckled-Face sheep.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09- It was that breed's day.
0:04:10 > 0:04:15- Judges Hywel and Ben Powell - chose a Beulah Speckled-Face ewe...
0:04:15 > 0:04:20- ..belonging to Davies, Llwyncadwgan, - Beulah, as supreme champion.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- She's a home-bred ewe, - by a Corrin tup.
0:04:25 > 0:04:30- She's a very pretty ewe. - I've been showing her in the summer.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- You've had a very successful - couple of years as well.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- You took the record price - in autumn sales.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42- This time, on the yearling ram, - we had the champion on the day.
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- He made 11,400.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- We were very surprised - to see the second one go in.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51- He made 10,000 as well.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53- We've had a very good year.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- It's been a special week all around.
0:04:56 > 0:05:00- I had a baby girl - on Saturday morning.
0:05:00 > 0:05:01- Lots of sleepless nights ahead.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05- Lots of sleepless nights ahead.- - Yes, we've had a few already.
0:05:05 > 0:05:06- It's a special time.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08- It's a special time.- - Yes, it is.
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- We'll be back - with the breeders later.
0:05:12 > 0:05:17- Once again, Farming Connect - is launching its Agri Academy.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- Three years since its inception...
0:05:20 > 0:05:24- ..some 24 members - have taken advantage of this scheme.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- This week, - Alun has been to meet one of them...
0:05:27 > 0:05:31- ..to discover how beneficial - the scheme has been to him.
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- The Academy was launched - on Tuesday 26 January...
0:05:37 > 0:05:43- ..at the FUW breakfast in the Senedd - by Deputy Minister Rebecca Evans.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47- There are three elements - to this year's Academy.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- The Business and Innovation - programme to support and inspire...
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- ..the next generation - of farming entrepreneurs...
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- ..the Rural Leadership programme...
0:05:58 > 0:06:02- ..to develop the next generation - of leaders in rural Wales...
0:06:02 > 0:06:07- ..and the Junior Academy, - tailored to 16-19-year-olds...
0:06:08 > 0:06:12- ..who are keen to follow a career - in agriculture, forestry or food.
0:06:13 > 0:06:18- Someone who has benefited from the - Business and Innovation programme...
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- ..is Rhidian Glyn, - who farms near Machynlleth.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- He now has the tenancy - of Rhiwgriafol Farm in Tal-y-wern.
0:06:26 > 0:06:32- I was a member - of the Agri Academy in 2013.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- That was before I took over - the tenancy of this farm.
0:06:37 > 0:06:43- I think it helped me in the process - of applying for the tenancy.
0:06:44 > 0:06:50- I had to do a case study - as part of the Agri Academy.
0:06:52 > 0:06:57- It looked at ways of improving - that particular business.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- I was able to use the same elements - of the business plan...
0:07:01 > 0:07:03- ..when applying for the farm.
0:07:03 > 0:07:08- How useful has the Agri Academy - been to you in your day-to-day work?
0:07:09 > 0:07:11- We've remained together - as a group.
0:07:11 > 0:07:16- We meet a few times during the year - in the usual events...
0:07:17 > 0:07:20- ..the Royal Welsh Show - and the Winter Fair.
0:07:20 > 0:07:24- We've also been going around - each other's farms.
0:07:25 > 0:07:29- It's good to have people - from outside your own farm...
0:07:29 > 0:07:31- ..to take a look around.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34- Other people notice things - that you don't see.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37- It's also useful - to have people you can talk to.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41- It's good to be able to pick up - the phone and get advice...
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- ..from someone who knows more - about a particular subject.
0:07:46 > 0:07:51- In the end, cooperation will lead - to success in farming, generally.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54- Yes, and sharing knowledge.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- Rhidian is now responsible - for 530 acres...
0:08:01 > 0:08:05- ..some 290 acres of which - is mountainous...
0:08:06 > 0:08:09- ..rising to almost 1,500 feet - above sea level.
0:08:10 > 0:08:14- I keep 900 Tregaron Welsh sheep.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16- The ones with white faces.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19- They seem to suit the place.
0:08:20 > 0:08:25- The farm has 280 acres - of unimproved mountain land.
0:08:25 > 0:08:31- The sheep have to be quite hardy - to thrive up there in the summer...
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- ..after being weaned, - and into the winter as well.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- 600 of the sheep...
0:08:39 > 0:08:45- ..will go to a Welsh ram - to keep the flock going.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48- I try to keep - some ram lambs to sell.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55- I also put 300 sheep to a cross ram, - a New Zealand Suffolk...
0:08:56 > 0:09:01- ..to sell fat lambs at the markets - in Machynlleth and Welshpool.
0:09:02 > 0:09:06- I've done quite a bit of grazing - using an electric fence.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- I've done that - in the early winter, mostly.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- Welsh sheep go to the Welsh ram - on the mountain.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- The rest of the sheep are put - to the cross ram on the lowlands.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24- We move them around - because 300 of them is a lot.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28- A nine-acre field - will last around five days...
0:09:29 > 0:09:30- ..and then they're moved on.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- ..and then they're moved on.- - You also have a day job.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35- What happens during lambing?
0:09:35 > 0:09:37- You must be very busy.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41- I have a full-time job - with ForFarmers.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44- I have to take my holidays - at lambing time.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47- This year, - I have a student to help me.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52- It's busy, but I manage.
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- A new venture for Rhidian this year - is rearing Welsh rams.
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- For the first time, he's keeping - twelve as an experiment...
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- ..in the hope - of boosting the farm's income.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08- You mentioned your new venture - of rearing rams.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11- Where will your market be for them?
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- I'll take them to Tregaron, - or more likely to Rhayader.
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- As I see it, - if I can sell a few yearling rams...
0:10:22 > 0:10:27- ..I can afford to pay - for better rams for the flock.
0:10:27 > 0:10:33- That way, I can improve the flock - without spending too much money.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37- Through his experience - with Agri Academy...
0:10:38 > 0:10:40- ..Rhidian - has had many opportunities.
0:10:40 > 0:10:44- The Business - and Innovation programme's aim...
0:10:44 > 0:10:49- ..is to inspire the next generation - of Welsh farm entrepreneurs.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52- Does he think - the Academy achieves this?
0:10:52 > 0:10:53- It's been a great help.
0:10:54 > 0:10:56- The networking has been so useful.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01- It's good to meet and mix - with new people...
0:11:02 > 0:11:04- ..within the Agri Academy.
0:11:04 > 0:11:09- It's a great way - to meet like-minded people...
0:11:09 > 0:11:11- ..and make friends...
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- ..in addition to everything - you learn on the course.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20- If you are interested in applying - for a place in the Academy...
0:11:20 > 0:11:22- ..the closing date is 1 April.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27- For details of overseas visits and - a downloadable application form...
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- ..go to the Farming Connect website.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32- Details are on the screen.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34- We'll take a short break now.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- The sale is in full swing - so join us in two minutes...
0:11:38 > 0:11:42- ..to discover the prices - being achieved in Builth Wells.
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0:11:54 > 0:11:57- How would you react if the money - you used for your keep...
0:11:58 > 0:12:00- ..was three months late in arriving?
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- It's a situation currently facing - a number of Welsh farmers.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07- They have not yet received - their Basic Payment.
0:12:10 > 0:12:14- We have a seven-month window to make - payments to farmers in Wales.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- I was pleased to pay more - than half of Welsh farmers...
0:12:18 > 0:12:20- ..within the first week - of the window opening.
0:12:20 > 0:12:25- We've now reached 77% of farmers - and continue to make payments.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28- The reason we informed farmers - in July 2014...
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- ..not to expect the same amount of - money on the same day this year...
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- ..was because we're moving - to a new CAP perform period.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39- This is a new period of CAP - so new payments will be made.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41- Mapping work must be undertaken.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44- You say farmers are resilient...
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- ..but it is difficult when payments - are delayed by three months.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- Could you be resilient if money owed - to you was delayed by three months?
0:12:52 > 0:12:55- Part of being resilient - is planning ahead.
0:12:55 > 0:13:00- We've given advice to farmers about - speaking to banks and suppliers...
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- ..and planning for not receiving - the same money at the same time...
0:13:04 > 0:13:06- ..as in previous years.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10- When farmers make mistakes - they are penalized financially.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13- This year, Welsh Government staff - made mapping mistakes...
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- ..and farmers have been underpaid - as a result.
0:13:16 > 0:13:18- How are you dealing with this?
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- It's important to Welsh Government - to get payments right.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- Europe requires us to do so.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27- This is why I introduced - a simplified appeals process.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- Farmers can contact Rural Payments - Wales by email or letter...
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- ..to tell us if they think - there's been an error.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- We will certainly look into it.
0:13:40 > 0:13:41- At this time of year...
0:13:41 > 0:13:44- ..farmers generally rely on - the Basic Payment...
0:13:44 > 0:13:46- ..to keep their business going.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49- Because it's been - a difficult year...
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- ..problems have been building up - since the summer.
0:13:53 > 0:13:58- Without the Basic Payment, farmers - are really suffering financially.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- If you consider - the wider rural economy...
0:14:02 > 0:14:06- ..if the money from the - Welsh Assembly wasn't forthcoming...
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- ..money would not be available - for farmers to pay their debts...
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- ..to their feed and fertilizer - suppliers and so on.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- It's hard to get money - circulating in the rural economy.
0:14:19 > 0:14:24- In a way, that demonstrates - the value of farming...
0:14:24 > 0:14:28- ..and the system of farm payments...
0:14:28 > 0:14:32- ..not just to farmers - but to the wider rural economy.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36- To be fair - to the Welsh Government...
0:14:37 > 0:14:40- ..they did warn that payments - would be later this year.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- That is true.
0:14:42 > 0:14:46- The new deal - talks about simplification.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48- But it isn't simple.
0:14:48 > 0:14:49- We do understand...
0:14:50 > 0:14:55- ..but it's no help to us this year - when the market is so bad.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- We've had problems with coding...
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- ..where farmers - have animals grazing under trees.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06- The Welsh Government - have removed that code...
0:15:07 > 0:15:11- ..telling us Europe says grazing - under trees shouldn't happen.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15- Trees are important - in the countryside...
0:15:15 > 0:15:19- ..to stop land slippage.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- They also provide shelter - for animals.
0:15:23 > 0:15:29- The message that Europe is sending - to Cardiff doesn't quite add up.
0:15:29 > 0:15:34- We're speaking to people in Europe - such as Phil Hogan.
0:15:34 > 0:15:38- They say it shouldn't be too bad - for us this year...
0:15:38 > 0:15:42- ..even after - withholding some of the payment.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- The Welsh Government - are going too far.
0:15:47 > 0:15:51- They're scared that Brussels - are looking over their shoulder.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54- Europe can see - that it has an effect on farmers.
0:15:54 > 0:16:00- They're trying to make it easier - for the Welsh Government.
0:16:00 > 0:16:01- We have to survive this.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- We need help from the government, - banks and everybody out there...
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- ..to help keep farmers farming.
0:16:10 > 0:16:14- It's so important for business - and the Welsh economy.
0:16:14 > 0:16:18- The message I want to express - is that we must survive this.
0:16:19 > 0:16:24- It's going to be a difficult year - for rural businesses.
0:16:24 > 0:16:29- It's important we all keep going - through this tough period.
0:16:31 > 0:16:35- It's time now for a break - from the sheep in Builth Wells.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37- Over to Daloni.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42- Despite the lack of money - in the rural economy...
0:16:42 > 0:16:47- ..Daloni has been to meet a family - investing in their future.
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- This week, I'm amongst machinery - visiting Mona Tractors Company.
0:16:58 > 0:17:00- The company continues to grow.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- The third generation - has now joined the business.
0:17:03 > 0:17:08- Their latest site is at the - agriculture park in Llanystumdwy.
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- The business - was established in 1981.
0:17:16 > 0:17:21- Over the years, the owner, - John Jones has seen big changes...
0:17:21 > 0:17:26- ..as technology, fashion - and the value of machines develop.
0:17:28 > 0:17:33- We set up the company, - Mona Tractors, on Anglesey in 1981.
0:17:33 > 0:17:35- I had help from my father.
0:17:36 > 0:17:41- He was retired at the time - and didn't have a lot to do.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- We saw an opportunity...
0:17:44 > 0:17:48- ..to expand the business - and move to Anglesey.
0:17:48 > 0:17:53- We started a completely new business - under the name Mona Tractors.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- He helped me over a period - of ten years to set it up.
0:17:57 > 0:18:02- We have three sites in Llangefni, - Ruthin and now Llanystumdwy.
0:18:12 > 0:18:13- Where are we now, John?
0:18:13 > 0:18:15- Where are we now, John?- - We're in the workshop.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- The workshop is at the heart - of the business.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22- It's at the heart of every depot. - It's where most of the boys work.
0:18:22 > 0:18:24- This is where - we work on the machines.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- It's where we provide a service - for our customers.
0:18:30 > 0:18:35- As you can see, the place is full - of things waiting for a service...
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- ..and waiting to be fixed.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- Have you seen the business change - over the years?
0:18:42 > 0:18:43- Yes.
0:18:43 > 0:18:48- Farms are getting bigger - but there are fewer of them.
0:18:48 > 0:18:51- Farmers are farming - bigger areas of land.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- That means they need bigger machines - in order to save time.
0:18:55 > 0:18:59- There's more pressure on them.
0:18:59 > 0:19:04- But on the whole, - this business remains unchanged.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- Is it a good time - for a tractor business?
0:19:07 > 0:19:09- It has been very good.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13- We've seen it slow a little - over the winter.
0:19:14 > 0:19:20- We've worried a little bit, but - we've seen things slow down before.
0:19:20 > 0:19:26- It's important for us - to look outside farming...
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- ..to get more customers.
0:19:29 > 0:19:32- That's why this depot - is so important to us.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- We're able to offer services - to other companies.
0:19:41 > 0:19:45- John's son, Huw, - has just joined the company...
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- ..after graduating - from Harper Adams University.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51- I work in sales.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- We're trying to do as much as we can - to help the farmer.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57- We offer a complete service.
0:19:57 > 0:20:01- If there's something wrong - with the tractor, we can fix it.
0:20:01 > 0:20:05- Parts are extremely important to us.
0:20:05 > 0:20:10- If something breaks down, - we can get hold of parts quickly.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- When building this new place, - it was very important...
0:20:14 > 0:20:19- ..to keep the same standard - of service as in the other depots...
0:20:19 > 0:20:21- ..in Ruthin and Llangefni.
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- What's it like - to work with your parents?
0:20:25 > 0:20:26- I enjoy it.
0:20:27 > 0:20:31- I'm on the phone to Dad a lot - if I need advice on something.
0:20:33 > 0:20:35- I enjoy it.
0:20:35 > 0:20:40- I work here and Dad splits - his time between the three sites.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- I don't see him a great deal.
0:20:44 > 0:20:47- It's great. I enjoy it.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- It's fantastic to be honest.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53- It's a pleasure to come to work, - especially in the new place.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55- It's a real family business.
0:20:56 > 0:21:01- John's wife, Susan, Huw's mother, - is responsible for the admin work.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04- I try to split my time - between the three sites.
0:21:05 > 0:21:08- I'll spend a day in Llanystumdwy - and a day in Ruthin.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- I spend most of my time - in Llangefni.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- How do you hope - to develop the business?
0:21:13 > 0:21:18- It's quite exciting - now that Huw has joined the team.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- He's young, - with a young, fresh attitude.
0:21:22 > 0:21:27- I'm amazed at the difference - between the way he thinks...
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- ..and the way John thinks.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- There's a good group here. - They're all young and all local.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- We've doubled the amount of staff - since opening the new site.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- I hope - there are exciting times ahead.
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- I'm hoping - a lot more will happen here.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- The intention is - to double what we've done before...
0:21:53 > 0:21:56- ..now we have - a very nice brand-new site.
0:21:58 > 0:22:02- Technology is vital to this company - in order to develop for the future.
0:22:03 > 0:22:08- Huw and John are ahead of the game, - investing in the next generation.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11- It's important we continue to grow.
0:22:12 > 0:22:17- It's also important to focus on what - is essentially our bread and butter.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20- That is the tractors and farmers.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24- Really, we have to keep them - as happy as we can.
0:22:24 > 0:22:30- It would be exciting to develop the - business and sell different things.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40- Here in Builth Wells, despite this - being the first event...
0:22:40 > 0:22:44- ..it's clear from the number - who've turned up...
0:22:44 > 0:22:48- ..there's a lot of interest - in the new venture.
0:22:49 > 0:22:51- The Beulah ewes have averaged 450.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55- The Bluefaced Leicester ewe lambs - have averaged 360.
0:22:55 > 0:22:57- Fantastic.
0:22:57 > 0:22:58- Fantastic.- - Very pleased.
0:22:58 > 0:23:00- You had a good top price as well.
0:23:00 > 0:23:01- You had a good top price as well.- - We sold the top price ewe.
0:23:02 > 0:23:03- We sold her for 920 guineas.
0:23:03 > 0:23:09- She was bred by Davies Llwynpiod - and sold to Trevor Davies and Co.
0:23:09 > 0:23:12- We've pencilled - in the corresponding date next year.
0:23:13 > 0:23:16- Hopefully, we'll have - a few more ewes entered.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20- That's all for this programme - from Builth Wells.
0:23:20 > 0:23:25- It's great to see such high prices, - but also to see a good average.
0:23:25 > 0:23:29- Thanks for your company. - Until next time, goodbye.
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