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0:00:06 > 0:00:10- Creating a profit is crucial - for the survival of any business...
0:00:10 > 0:00:13- ..but by focusing on money alone...
0:00:13 > 0:00:16- ..there's a danger - of neglecting social values.
0:00:17 > 0:00:20- One farm near Swansea - is based on those values.
0:00:20 > 0:00:25- Protecting the interests of people - with problems is one of its aims.
0:00:34 > 0:00:39- We'll meet two brothers who've - returned to the family farm...
0:00:39 > 0:00:41- ..after completing their studies.
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- My grandfather's father - started farming here.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- TB changed the business greatly.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- We had to expand - and that's what we did.
0:00:52 > 0:00:57- The path to an agricultural career - isn't as easy for everyone.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01- Daloni meets a young man - who is now a farmer...
0:01:01 > 0:01:03- ..despite not being raised - on a farm.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- These days - it's not uncommon to see pets...
0:01:13 > 0:01:17- ..visiting hospital patients - or the elderly in care homes.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- There's no doubt that - the relationship is beneficial...
0:01:21 > 0:01:24- ..but can farms - also play their part?
0:01:27 > 0:01:31- Swansea's community farm - is only three and a half acres.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- The farm is a charity - which bridges town and country...
0:01:35 > 0:01:39- ..and offers vulnerable people - and visitors an opportunity...
0:01:39 > 0:01:42- ..to develop a connection - with animals.
0:01:42 > 0:01:46- It's an effective way to use - scarce land according to Kate Gibbs.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- Originally, - I lived on an estate in Townhill.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54- My son was young - and I was a single mother.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56- I just wanted something nice to do.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- I heard about the farm - so we both turned up here.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- We've been part of the family - ever since.
0:02:03 > 0:02:07- We've seen this place grow - over the past few years.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- A lot has happened here - - we erected all the fences...
0:02:12 > 0:02:17- ..we've worked on the hedges and - we built a poly tunnel greenhouse.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21- All the work we've done - on the site's infrastructure...
0:02:21 > 0:02:24- ..has happened - over the past 20 years.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27- A lot of volunteers worked hard - to build the cafe.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- Everything you see around you, - every brick, every fence...
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- ..it's all been done by volunteers.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37- It's a real community farm.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- In terms of employment...
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- ..you're employed - by the charity that runs the farm.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- We're an independent charity.
0:02:47 > 0:02:52- We do all the administrative work, - we raise funds...
0:02:52 > 0:02:56- ..we're trying - to develop commercially.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00- A small team of us, - along with volunteers...
0:03:00 > 0:03:02- ..are responsible - for running the farm.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05- You're next door - to a primary school.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- Yes, we're next door to - one of Swansea's primary schools.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- One year, - a sheep gave birth out in the field.
0:03:13 > 0:03:18- They stopped the lessons and - the children came out to watch it.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- For a child living in a city, - that's a magical moment.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- To see something like that happen...
0:03:25 > 0:03:27- ..and understand - that's how life works.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- It's a special place.
0:03:31 > 0:03:36- This is a mixed farm - - six Llanwenog sheep, two pigs...
0:03:36 > 0:03:38- ..and a variety of poultry.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- Because of the bird flu - restrictions...
0:03:41 > 0:03:43- ..they are all indoors.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48- How many visitors - do you get each year?
0:03:48 > 0:03:50- I think we have up to 12,000 a year.
0:03:51 > 0:03:55- People enjoy coming here, - it's like a park with animals.
0:03:55 > 0:03:56- Can't go wrong.
0:03:56 > 0:04:01- Have you made specific decisions, - to keep this breed for example?
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- We strongly support tradition.
0:04:04 > 0:04:09- We try to keep native Welsh breeds, - and rare breeds.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12- That's how we make the decision.
0:04:12 > 0:04:17- With the apple trees, we've chosen - apples that are traditionally Welsh.
0:04:17 > 0:04:22- People can literally see their lunch - when they visit the farm.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25- Children come here - for the first time...
0:04:25 > 0:04:28- ..and you show them a chicken - and they say...
0:04:28 > 0:04:31- .."That's the same word - as chicken nuggets!"
0:04:31 > 0:04:36- As if they're two different things. - Some think eggs come from sheep!
0:04:36 > 0:04:38- They don't know - where their food comes from.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42- Tell me more - about the therapeutic side.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- Sometimes, people want a connection - between humans and animals...
0:04:47 > 0:04:50- ..whether it's a sheep or a pig.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53- We do important therapeutic work - with people.
0:04:53 > 0:04:58- Some people come here when something - has gone wrong in their lives.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02- Many people have said that the farm - has saved their lives...
0:05:02 > 0:05:07- ..and that coming here has - prevented them committing suicide.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- We have a massive responsibility...
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- ..to keep this place going - for those people.
0:05:13 > 0:05:18- There's also an economic - and financial aspect.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- We know that the work we do...
0:05:21 > 0:05:25- ..saves money for the NHS - and the Benefits Agency.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- The work we do with people - helps them build their confidence.
0:05:29 > 0:05:33- We're doing something that's - important to people's lives...
0:05:33 > 0:05:36- ..and it's also beneficial - to the economy.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- We're changing the way people think - in their lives and their work.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- This has been a godsend to me - and people like me.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- It gives you a purpose again.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- I lost my job, various problems.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- It's a small charity, - it does huge things.
0:05:55 > 0:05:59- It is like a second family and - to some, it's their first family.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- The thing is - it's not widely known enough...
0:06:03 > 0:06:06- ..but from a farming - point of view...
0:06:06 > 0:06:12- ..I think people just need to know - more about how our food is produced.
0:06:12 > 0:06:14- I think it's really important.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18- I really wish they could get - together and realise...
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- ..that if this goes, you've lost it.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- What's the position - with the community farm right now?
0:06:28 > 0:06:30- We're in a very - precarious situation.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35- If we can't raise enough money, - we may have to close in March.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37- How much money do you need to raise?
0:06:38 > 0:06:41- We're trying to raise 25,000 - through Crowdfunder.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- What would you say to someone - who hears about your situation?
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- You can contact us by email...
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- ..over the phone, - on Facebook and Twitter.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- People can also access the - Crowdfunder page and pledge money.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- If we don't raise enough, - you don't pay a penny.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- There's people here from all walks - of life with all sorts of problems.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- They love coming here.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- For a small charity like this, - the only one like this in Wales...
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- ..it will be absolutely shocking - for it to close.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16- We hope something can be done.
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- Next, we're off to Wolfscastle - in Pembrokeshire...
0:07:26 > 0:07:31- ..to meet two brothers who returned - home to run the family business.
0:07:31 > 0:07:37- Here's the set-up - two brothers, - two farms, one management system.
0:07:39 > 0:07:44- James and Charles, along with - their parents Michael and Gill...
0:07:44 > 0:07:46- ..and their uncle and aunt...
0:07:47 > 0:07:51- ..farm 1,500 acres - with over 3,000 livestock.
0:07:51 > 0:07:55- The business has grown considerably - over the past 15 years.
0:07:55 > 0:08:01- My grandfather's father - started farming here, Bertie George.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- My grandfather took over from him.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09- The farm was successful - in a lot of shows.
0:08:09 > 0:08:13- Yes, we've had a lot of success - over the years.
0:08:13 > 0:08:18- I know that my grandfather, - father and uncle had success...
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- ..in shows in the '80s and '90s.
0:08:21 > 0:08:26- Our last success - was in the Royal Show in Stoneleigh.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- The farm's been restructured - since the outbreak of TB.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- TB changed the business greatly.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38- Before that, - we had two income streams...
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- ..from dairy and selling stock.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- The situation changed overnight.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50- We had to retain all the stock - because of the TB restrictions.
0:08:50 > 0:08:54- We had to expand - and that's what we did.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57- Back in 2005...
0:08:58 > 0:09:00- ..we had just under 500 livestock.
0:09:00 > 0:09:05- Right now, today, - we have just under 3,000 livestock.
0:09:06 > 0:09:10- You can see - that we've expanded quickly...
0:09:10 > 0:09:14- ..and we've done it all - through rearing our own stock.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18- How do things work - between the two farms?
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- We milk just over 300 - in Brynhyfryd...
0:09:21 > 0:09:24- ..just under 700 in Sealyham.
0:09:25 > 0:09:31- We have just under 200 dry cows, - on the whole.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34- James manages all the cows - in Sealyham...
0:09:34 > 0:09:38- ..and I manage all the cows - in Brynhyfryd.
0:09:41 > 0:09:45- We manage the two herds - separately...
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- ..but we've adopted - very similar systems.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52- James is the eldest brother.
0:09:52 > 0:09:56- He returned five years ago - with a degree in Agriculture...
0:09:56 > 0:09:58- ..from Harper Adams College.
0:09:58 > 0:10:03- He manages the Sealyham Farm - his grandfather bought in 1978.
0:10:03 > 0:10:07- With all the work you do here, - organisation is crucial.
0:10:08 > 0:10:09- Tell me about the system.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12- We keep everything simple.
0:10:12 > 0:10:14- We feed the stock every morning.
0:10:15 > 0:10:20- Grass silage is the main ingredient, - and maize silage.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- We have two blends, - one with energy and protein.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26- Also brewers grains.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30- The vet visits on Monday afternoon. - Foot trimmer on a Thursday.
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- We dry off on Fridays...
0:10:35 > 0:10:39- ..the dry cows - go down to South Lays Farm.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- We bring them back - three weeks before they calve.
0:10:45 > 0:10:48- How important - is having reliable staff?
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- It's very important, - the staff are superb.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- We're very lucky - some are local...
0:10:56 > 0:10:58- ..and some have come from Poland.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01- They all work well together - - we have a good team.
0:11:02 > 0:11:04- We are lucky.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08- We try to look after them - and it works well.
0:11:09 > 0:11:14- They employ 18 full-time staff - and some part-time staff...
0:11:14 > 0:11:19- ..which is crucial when - you're milking three times a day.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22- How many hours - are you milking each day?
0:11:24 > 0:11:29- It takes just over - four hours to milk.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33- That's 12 hours of milking - every day.
0:11:33 > 0:11:38- That's the way to do it if you want - a lot of milk in this system.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42- After graduating - from Loughborough University...
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- ..Charles returned to his roots - in agriculture.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48- He runs Brynhyfryd Farm.
0:11:51 > 0:11:53- There are buildings - on top of buildings.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- Since we have so much livestock...
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- ..it's important to keep them - comfortable, happy and healthy.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04- You're only 25 years old.
0:12:04 > 0:12:09- How do you cope - with all the livestock and staff?
0:12:09 > 0:12:11- It can be difficult...
0:12:12 > 0:12:16- ..but I enjoy what I do and I'm - always looking ahead to the future.
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- I'm trying to make sure I can - do my job as well as I possibly can.
0:12:20 > 0:12:24- What's the biggest challenge - you've faced?
0:12:24 > 0:12:30- Just making sure that we can - deal with all the volatility...
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- ..from within the dairy industry.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- We know that volatility - is here to stay...
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- ..but we hope that the next time - the milk price drops...
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- ..we're in a better position - to deal with it.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- How do you hope to be - in a better position?
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- We need to make sure - we can keep our costs down.
0:12:51 > 0:12:55- We're trying to be - as efficient as we can.
0:12:55 > 0:13:02- We must also ensure that - we adhere to the strict protocols...
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- ..and that we can - retain our staff...
0:13:05 > 0:13:09- ..and that each staff member - knows their responsibilities.
0:13:10 > 0:13:12- How does the rearing system work?
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- All the calves stay on the farm - where they were born...
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- ..until they're five months old.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- When they are five months old, - we take them to our other farm...
0:13:23 > 0:13:25- ..about five miles away.
0:13:26 > 0:13:30- They stay there - until they're in calf.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- We start AI down there - when they're 13 months old.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- After that...
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- ..during spring and summer, - they're released to the fields.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- During the winter, - we keep them in on a TMR ration.
0:13:46 > 0:13:52- All our heifers come in - and eat a dry cow diet...
0:13:52 > 0:13:55- ..for two months - before they calve...
0:13:55 > 0:13:58- ..just to make sure - they grow well...
0:13:59 > 0:14:04- ..and we don't encounter any - problems with them after calving.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07- The organisation here - is very important.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- Very much so. We find it works well.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- At the moment, - I think about 75% of our heifers...
0:14:14 > 0:14:18- ..produce calves - before they're two years old.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21- We've had relatively good results.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24- We're currently using - the RMS genus.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- We're still trying to breed - high-quality stock.
0:14:28 > 0:14:32- We know how important it is for all - our cows to be able to walk well...
0:14:33 > 0:14:37- ..to have a good udder and - to hopefully live for a long time.
0:14:37 > 0:14:42- We want them to milk for five, - six, or even more lactations.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- We've changed - our viewpoint slightly...
0:14:45 > 0:14:48- ..by ensuring the cows - have healthy traits.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- We're looking into fertility, - cell counts...
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- ..and also, - especially with the heifers...
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- ..we have to consider - calving ease...
0:14:58 > 0:15:02- ..because it's important - that our heifers can calve easily.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06- We're lucky here to have - a strong history of breeding...
0:15:06 > 0:15:08- ..from within the herd.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11- Your milk production level is high.
0:15:11 > 0:15:18- We currently sell 11,500 litres - per cow each year.
0:15:18 > 0:15:25- We hope to be able to increase that - to 12,000 litres per year.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- Today has been a real eye-opener...
0:15:36 > 0:15:41- ..seeing the system working - with so many high quality cows...
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- ..which get the 5-star treatment.
0:15:44 > 0:15:48- It's also nice to see - the enthusiasm of the two brothers.
0:15:48 > 0:15:52- The future looks very bright here.
0:16:02 > 0:16:08- Here's a reminder that the - expression of interest window...
0:16:08 > 0:16:12- ..for Glastir Advanced 2018 - opened on 28 February...
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- ..and will close on 31 March 2017.
0:16:15 > 0:16:22- The scheme is funded by the Rural - Development Programme 2014-2020...
0:16:22 > 0:16:26- ..which has a budget - totalling over 18m to the industry.
0:16:26 > 0:16:30- The aim is to improve environmental - control of the land...
0:16:30 > 0:16:34- ..and deals with climate change, - water management...
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- ..and maintaining - and improving biodiversity.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- Details can be found - on the Welsh Government website.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43- That's it for Part 1.
0:16:43 > 0:16:47- Join us after the break - to meet a man...
0:16:47 > 0:16:52- ..who's turned a passion - for agriculture into a livelihood.
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0:16:59 > 0:17:01- Welcome back.
0:17:01 > 0:17:07- If you're not fortunate enough to - inherit, or already own, a farm...
0:17:07 > 0:17:11- ..the next step in the process is - finding a holding or land to rent.
0:17:12 > 0:17:16- Red Gwenthrew, Sarn, near Newtown, - is home to Will Jones...
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- ..and his parents, Ann and Alun.
0:17:19 > 0:17:23- It's a council farm. They moved - here two and a half years ago.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- Here, - the young 24-year-old farmer...
0:17:27 > 0:17:29- ..is busy realising a dream.
0:17:30 > 0:17:31- It's 50 acres.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- We're renting 50 acres - about half a mile up the road...
0:17:34 > 0:17:36- ..and 30 acres in Berriew.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- At the moment, we have 350 ewes...
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- ..150 Mule ewes - and 200 Texel cross ewes.
0:17:43 > 0:17:44- We're about to start lambing.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49- We also have 21 cows - - the plan is to increase the herd.
0:17:50 > 0:17:52- You weren't raised on a farm.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56- I wasn't born on a farm, but Mam - and Dad have a farming background.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- Dad's a builder - and Mam's a school cover supervisor.
0:18:00 > 0:18:04- Farming's in the blood - and I've always had a keen interest.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- When I was 12, I worked - for Tom Tudor at Llysyn Farm.
0:18:07 > 0:18:11- I stayed there for five years - while I was in Newtown College.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14- You couldn't wait to get a farm.
0:18:15 > 0:18:16- It wasn't easy.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- We started by renting some land - and sheds.
0:18:20 > 0:18:25- We had the choice of packing it in - or becoming tenant farmers.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27- We tried for years.
0:18:28 > 0:18:30- We tried three or four in all.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- We finally got this one - two years ago.
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- Moving here - has been a huge investment.
0:18:36 > 0:18:43- Yes. Me and Dad buying a farm - together was out of the question.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46- This was the only way for us.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- How long is your tenancy?
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- At the moment, - we have an eight-year tenancy.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- It will then be extended - by eight years.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00- Will's parents - have always supported him.
0:19:01 > 0:19:03- Even though - they didn't live on a farm...
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- ..they've tried their best - to help their son...
0:19:06 > 0:19:08- ..and his passion for farming.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- Was it a huge step - moving from Llanerfyl?
0:19:12 > 0:19:16- We had to go - where a farm was available.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18- We'd already tried for two or three.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- So no, it wasn't, to be honest.
0:19:22 > 0:19:23- Was it hard for you?
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- No, you do what you need to do - for your children.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29- This was the only way to get a farm.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33- You sold your house in Llanerfyl - to move here.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- He's had a very good start.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- Well, I hope so. - He's grabbed his opportunity.
0:19:40 > 0:19:42- He deserves some praise.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48- How old were you - when you bought your first sheep?
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- I was 13 - when we started buying sheep.
0:19:51 > 0:19:56- We went to the mart in Welshpool, - bought some couples...
0:19:56 > 0:19:58- ..and we've built up from there.
0:19:58 > 0:20:02- When you moved to Sarn, - how many sheep did you have?
0:20:02 > 0:20:04- We had over 100 ewes - when we came here.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- At the moment, we have 350. - We've increased the flock quickly.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- In two and a half years.
0:20:11 > 0:20:16- Having Texel crosses from the Mule - sheep has helped us raise numbers.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- What attracted you to the Mule?
0:20:19 > 0:20:23- I like a good-sized sheep and - Mules are a strong cross breed.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26- They're prolific, - they produce plenty of lambs...
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- ..and they have plenty of milk - to rear those lambs.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- We're trying to secure our numbers - for the future.
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- The market demands Texel lambs - with a good carcass.
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- They sell - and we supply what they want.
0:20:39 > 0:20:43- The best lambs come - from the Texel cross sheep.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- When will these lambs - go to Welshpool?
0:20:46 > 0:20:51- It depends on spring - but I hope to start in early June.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54- We're lambing - a little later than usual.
0:20:54 > 0:20:57- It won't be May but we'll be there - in June, I'm sure.
0:20:57 > 0:20:58- What weight would you prefer?
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- What weight would you prefer?- - I'd like to have them over 40 kilos.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- That's what the market demands - - around 42, 43.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06- That would be ideal.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- Will's had great success - with the Welsh Mules.
0:21:10 > 0:21:15- He's returned from the Royal Welsh - Show twice with a red ribbon.
0:21:15 > 0:21:19- It's a hobby showing the Mule sheep. - It's a bit of fun on the job.
0:21:19 > 0:21:23- You had great success two years ago - in the Show.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- We were fortunate to win the Mule - sheep championship two years ago.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- We were first again this year - with the same one.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33- She's done a great job, - fair play to her.
0:21:33 > 0:21:38- He's also busy increasing the herd - in Red Gwenthrew.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40- We have 21 cows here at the moment.
0:21:40 > 0:21:45- We started off six years ago - - we went to Beeston and Carmarthen.
0:21:45 > 0:21:48- We bought young calves, - a month to six weeks old.
0:21:48 > 0:21:50- That's how it's gone.
0:21:50 > 0:21:52- That's how it's gone.- - Buying a cow isn't cheap.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57- It's hard work buying a cow - and a calf. They come as an item.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00- The starting price is 2,000.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03- If you can get a couple - of calves for 2,000...
0:22:03 > 0:22:06- ..in two years, - you're in the same position.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08- You can take six heifers to a bull.
0:22:08 > 0:22:14- As well as farming at home, - Will also works on local farms.
0:22:14 > 0:22:16- You're a busy man, Will.
0:22:16 > 0:22:20- Between everything, - there's plenty to do.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22- I work on two or three farms.
0:22:23 > 0:22:25- What does the future hold for you?
0:22:25 > 0:22:29- I'd like to move up the ladder - to a larger tenant farm.
0:22:29 > 0:22:32- I've been lucky - to start off with this farm.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35- Having a tenancy like this...
0:22:35 > 0:22:38- ..is a great start - and a step on the ladder.
0:22:38 > 0:22:43- I'd like to increase numbers, sheep - and cows, and get a larger farm.
0:22:46 > 0:22:51- Don't forget about the - all-important one-day conference...
0:22:51 > 0:22:55- ..What Is The Future For Upland - Farming In Wales: Beyond CAP?
0:22:56 > 0:22:59- It will be held at the Glasdir - Business and Conference Centre...
0:23:00 > 0:23:02- ..Plas yn Dre, Llanrwst, Conwy...
0:23:03 > 0:23:04- ..on Wednesday 15 March.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09- It's been organised - by Bangor University, RSPB Cymru...
0:23:09 > 0:23:12- ..and Cynidr Consulting, Powys.
0:23:12 > 0:23:21- For more information, contact - ruralnetwork@wales.gsi.gov.uk
0:23:21 > 0:23:25- We'll bring you a report - from the conference.
0:23:25 > 0:23:29- That's it for this week - from an unique farm...
0:23:29 > 0:23:34- ..which offers valuable experiences - for the people of Swansea.
0:23:34 > 0:23:35- Cheerio.
0:23:53 > 0:23:55- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.