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-The General Election -takes place next week... | 0:00:06 | 0:00:09 | |
-..with Brexit, of course, -a prominent focus. | 0:00:09 | 0:00:13 | |
-Have you decided -for whom you're going to vote yet? | 0:00:13 | 0:00:17 | |
-Later we'll furnish you with facts -that may help you decide. | 0:00:17 | 0:00:22 | |
-Tonight, journalist Tweli Griffiths -analyses the manifestos. | 0:00:32 | 0:00:37 | |
-I'll also visit Llanelwedd -to witness the competitions... | 0:00:37 | 0:00:41 | |
-..and the launch of Menter Moch -Cymru with chef Bryn Williams. | 0:00:41 | 0:00:45 | |
-After a hard day's work... | 0:00:51 | 0:00:54 | |
-..everyone expects to get paid. | 0:00:54 | 0:00:56 | |
-But Daloni met some dissatisfied -Merionethshire farmers... | 0:00:56 | 0:01:02 | |
-..who've still not received -their Glastir payments. | 0:01:02 | 0:01:06 | |
-Glastir is the multifaceted -sustainable land management scheme. | 0:01:10 | 0:01:14 | |
-It offers financial support -to farmers and land managers. | 0:01:14 | 0:01:19 | |
-In Merionethshire, many farmers -have joined the schemes... | 0:01:20 | 0:01:24 | |
-..though some -have yet to receive payment. | 0:01:24 | 0:01:27 | |
-Here at Castell Hen Farm -in Parc near Bala... | 0:01:27 | 0:01:31 | |
-..Euros Puw -has completed his Glastir work. | 0:01:32 | 0:01:35 | |
-Unlike last year, -his cheque is late. | 0:01:35 | 0:01:38 | |
-We're committed -to keeping less stock. | 0:01:41 | 0:01:45 | |
-We must control sheep numbers -on the mountain... | 0:01:45 | 0:01:49 | |
-..and we're restricted to how much -pasture we allow to grow... | 0:01:49 | 0:01:53 | |
-..and not to grow. | 0:01:54 | 0:01:56 | |
-The system has become complicated. | 0:01:57 | 0:02:00 | |
-Because we adhere -to these restrictions.... | 0:02:00 | 0:02:04 | |
-..we receive compensation -from the Welsh Government. | 0:02:04 | 0:02:08 | |
-When do you -usually receive Glastir payments? | 0:02:08 | 0:02:11 | |
-We received payment -on 1 December the first year. | 0:02:12 | 0:02:15 | |
-During the second year, half -on 1 December and the rest in April. | 0:02:15 | 0:02:20 | |
-This year... | 0:02:21 | 0:02:23 | |
-..I haven't received a single penny. | 0:02:23 | 0:02:26 | |
-How reliant are you on this payment? | 0:02:26 | 0:02:29 | |
-The Glastir payment -is a reliable source of income. | 0:02:29 | 0:02:35 | |
-If the price -of small mountain lambs is low... | 0:02:35 | 0:02:39 | |
-..as it was last year... | 0:02:39 | 0:02:41 | |
-..knowing a payment is due tides -us over during the lean period. | 0:02:42 | 0:02:46 | |
-Are you meant to receive payment -within a certain time? | 0:02:47 | 0:02:50 | |
-There's no stipulation -in the agreement as it stands. | 0:02:51 | 0:02:56 | |
-That could be seen -as a flaw in the contract... | 0:02:58 | 0:03:01 | |
-..but I would've thought that -because it's a voluntary scheme... | 0:03:01 | 0:03:06 | |
-..the Government would pay out -within a reasonable timeframe... | 0:03:06 | 0:03:10 | |
-..as they expect -farmers' co-operation. | 0:03:10 | 0:03:13 | |
-Have you complained? | 0:03:13 | 0:03:14 | |
-Have you complained? - -I've complained three times... | 0:03:14 | 0:03:16 | |
-..within the past three months... | 0:03:17 | 0:03:19 | |
-..and only one of my emails -has received a reply. | 0:03:20 | 0:03:23 | |
-What reason have they given -for the late payment? | 0:03:23 | 0:03:26 | |
-No reason has been given. | 0:03:26 | 0:03:28 | |
-No reason has been given. - -Nothing? | 0:03:28 | 0:03:30 | |
-Nothing whatsoever. | 0:03:30 | 0:03:32 | |
-They said -they were processing the payment. | 0:03:32 | 0:03:36 | |
-That was the only response -given in the email. | 0:03:36 | 0:03:39 | |
-Half an hour away, -the same is true at Fferm Faner... | 0:03:46 | 0:03:50 | |
-..in Llanelltyd near Dolgellau... | 0:03:50 | 0:03:53 | |
-..where -Geraint Rowlands farms the land. | 0:03:53 | 0:03:56 | |
-Why is this payment late? | 0:03:56 | 0:03:57 | |
-Why is this payment late? - -I don't know, that's the problem. | 0:03:57 | 0:04:01 | |
-It's a sheer lack of communication. -We're kept in the dark. | 0:04:01 | 0:04:05 | |
-Last year's payment was late. -I received it in early April. | 0:04:05 | 0:04:10 | |
-This year, we're nearing -the end of May, seven weeks later. | 0:04:10 | 0:04:15 | |
-We're not told why. | 0:04:15 | 0:04:17 | |
-All they say is that they don't have -a window in which to issue payment. | 0:04:17 | 0:04:22 | |
-That's the biggest problem. | 0:04:22 | 0:04:24 | |
-They don't tell us anything. | 0:04:24 | 0:04:26 | |
-As a business, you have bills to pay -and you have to carry on. | 0:04:27 | 0:04:31 | |
-Of course, and these payments -are made in spring... | 0:04:31 | 0:04:34 | |
-..when, traditionally, -on stock farms... | 0:04:35 | 0:04:39 | |
-..the bills for feed over winter, -spring fertiliser as well as rent... | 0:04:39 | 0:04:45 | |
-..are usually paid in the spring. | 0:04:45 | 0:04:47 | |
-It's a time when, traditionally, -farm budgets are at their tightest. | 0:04:48 | 0:04:54 | |
-You have to pay your bills, -of course... | 0:04:54 | 0:04:57 | |
-..but the Assembly and Government -are forever telling farmers... | 0:04:57 | 0:05:02 | |
-..that we must -treat our farms as businesses... | 0:05:02 | 0:05:06 | |
-..but that has to work both ways. | 0:05:06 | 0:05:08 | |
-They can't expect us -to operate as businesses. | 0:05:08 | 0:05:11 | |
-No private business can carry on -functioning without getting paid. | 0:05:12 | 0:05:17 | |
-That's the problem. They're not -keeping their side of the bargain. | 0:05:17 | 0:05:22 | |
-We can't run a business without -knowing when we'll receive... | 0:05:22 | 0:05:27 | |
-..a high percentage -of our farms' incomes. | 0:05:27 | 0:05:31 | |
-They're asking too much of us. | 0:05:31 | 0:05:34 | |
-We asked the Government -for a response... | 0:05:34 | 0:05:37 | |
-..and they issued this statement. | 0:05:37 | 0:05:40 | |
-"We give priority to -Basic Payment Scheme applications... | 0:05:40 | 0:05:44 | |
-"..as the value and number of farms -receiving payments is substantial. | 0:05:45 | 0:05:50 | |
-"More than 99% of farm businesses -have been paid by now. | 0:05:50 | 0:05:55 | |
-"Rural Payments Wales -is currently focusing... | 0:05:55 | 0:05:58 | |
-"..on processing all Glastir -applications that haven't been paid. | 0:05:58 | 0:06:03 | |
-"Rural Payments Wales is -working hard to pay every claim... | 0:06:03 | 0:06:07 | |
-"..apart from the most complicated -during the coming weeks." | 0:06:07 | 0:06:12 | |
-Numerous complaints have been made -and the situation is unacceptable. | 0:06:15 | 0:06:20 | |
-I feel that farmers have been -more than patient with this matter. | 0:06:20 | 0:06:25 | |
-We were promised back in January... | 0:06:25 | 0:06:28 | |
-..that payments would be made -by the end of the month... | 0:06:28 | 0:06:32 | |
-..but it dragged on until April. | 0:06:32 | 0:06:34 | |
-We're now nearing the end of May... | 0:06:34 | 0:06:38 | |
-..with a high percentage of farmers -in Merionethshire... | 0:06:38 | 0:06:42 | |
-..and elsewhere in Wales -still awaiting payment. | 0:06:42 | 0:06:46 | |
-Isn't there a basic flaw here? | 0:06:46 | 0:06:48 | |
-When Glastir was established... | 0:06:49 | 0:06:51 | |
-..shouldn't someone have ensured -that there was a window? | 0:06:51 | 0:06:55 | |
-That there was a clause stating -that payment would be made... | 0:06:55 | 0:06:59 | |
-..within a timeframe? | 0:06:59 | 0:07:01 | |
-As an union, -are you at fault for not ensuring... | 0:07:01 | 0:07:04 | |
-..there was a specific window -when Glastir was rolled out? | 0:07:04 | 0:07:08 | |
-It's reasonable to expect -payments such as these to be made... | 0:07:08 | 0:07:13 | |
-..within a reasonable timeframe... | 0:07:13 | 0:07:16 | |
-..and within a year -of the scheme's remit. | 0:07:16 | 0:07:20 | |
-The current situation -applies to the 2016 scheme. | 0:07:20 | 0:07:24 | |
-Farmers have -kept their side of the agreement. | 0:07:24 | 0:07:27 | |
-Their businesses -have been affected financially... | 0:07:27 | 0:07:32 | |
-..because -they've adhered to the scheme... | 0:07:33 | 0:07:36 | |
-..by decreasing stock and managing -the land in a specified way. | 0:07:36 | 0:07:40 | |
-It's only right they're compensated. | 0:07:40 | 0:07:42 | |
-Waiting this long for payment -is unreasonable. | 0:07:43 | 0:07:46 | |
-This isn't a new scheme. | 0:07:46 | 0:07:48 | |
-The Rural Payments office -knows what the agreement involves. | 0:07:48 | 0:07:54 | |
-People have lost confidence in -future agri-environmental schemes. | 0:07:56 | 0:08:00 | |
-A lack of faith exists... | 0:08:01 | 0:08:03 | |
-..which doesn't bode well -for the future. | 0:08:03 | 0:08:07 | |
-With the General Election looming... | 0:08:17 | 0:08:19 | |
-..let's find out what the parties -are pledging for the countryside. | 0:08:20 | 0:08:24 | |
-Journalist Tweli Griffiths -trawls through the manifestos. | 0:08:24 | 0:08:28 | |
-Wellingtons - -rain shoes and mud boots. | 0:08:29 | 0:08:32 | |
-The farmer's friends, -keeping feet dry and comfortable. | 0:08:33 | 0:08:37 | |
-As long -as there are no holes in them. | 0:08:37 | 0:08:40 | |
-You could say the same for the -pledges of the political parties. | 0:08:40 | 0:08:44 | |
-But before we take a look -at what the parties... | 0:08:45 | 0:08:48 | |
-..are promising -the agricultural world... | 0:08:48 | 0:08:51 | |
-..let's consider what the farming -world is asking for from them. | 0:08:51 | 0:08:55 | |
-We'll discover if there are holes -in their policies. | 0:08:55 | 0:08:58 | |
-Both the FUW and the NFU... | 0:09:01 | 0:09:04 | |
-..have published -their own manifestos. | 0:09:04 | 0:09:08 | |
-Brexit is at the top of the agenda. | 0:09:08 | 0:09:10 | |
-One major concern -in both documents... | 0:09:10 | 0:09:13 | |
-..is the fear of losing the biggest -market for our produce - Europe. | 0:09:13 | 0:09:18 | |
-Both unions believe... | 0:09:19 | 0:09:20 | |
-..that any new agreement -with the European Union... | 0:09:21 | 0:09:24 | |
-..should ensure -that custom-free trade continues... | 0:09:25 | 0:09:28 | |
-..with no tariffs. | 0:09:29 | 0:09:31 | |
-Though there's room -to source markets beyond Europe... | 0:09:31 | 0:09:35 | |
-..it's feared that could mean -importing cheap, inferior food... | 0:09:36 | 0:09:40 | |
-..from overseas. | 0:09:40 | 0:09:42 | |
-That's the unions' stance on Brexit -but what about the parties? | 0:09:42 | 0:09:47 | |
-We'll begin with Labour. | 0:09:50 | 0:09:52 | |
-Labour would secure... | 0:09:52 | 0:09:55 | |
-.."continued EU market access"... | 0:09:56 | 0:09:58 | |
-..still allowing farmers to sell -their produce on the Continent. | 0:09:59 | 0:10:03 | |
-"Brexit shouldn't be used as -an excuse to undercut our farmers... | 0:10:04 | 0:10:08 | |
-"..and flood Britain's food chain -with cheap and inferior produce." | 0:10:08 | 0:10:14 | |
-In terms of money, -"reconfigure funds... | 0:10:14 | 0:10:18 | |
-"..to support smaller traders and -local communities and economies." | 0:10:18 | 0:10:23 | |
-There are no details -as to what exactly that means. | 0:10:23 | 0:10:27 | |
-Plaid Cymru warns -that 200,000 of our jobs in Wales... | 0:10:27 | 0:10:32 | |
-..relies on European trade -and that there's a danger... | 0:10:32 | 0:10:36 | |
-..that cheap food -will flood in from overseas. | 0:10:36 | 0:10:39 | |
-Plaid insists -that the British Government... | 0:10:39 | 0:10:42 | |
-.."must seek the support -of all the UK's nations.... | 0:10:42 | 0:10:46 | |
-"..before reaching -a new trade agreement." | 0:10:46 | 0:10:49 | |
-It also warns that farmers -will lose European grants... | 0:10:50 | 0:10:53 | |
-..which account -for 80% of their income. | 0:10:54 | 0:10:57 | |
-The party will battle to secure that -"every penny lost from Europe... | 0:10:57 | 0:11:02 | |
-"..will be replaced -from Westminster." | 0:11:02 | 0:11:05 | |
-The Liberal Democrats -share the same concerns. | 0:11:05 | 0:11:09 | |
-Central to their manifesto... | 0:11:09 | 0:11:12 | |
-..is "retaining access -to the European Single Market... | 0:11:12 | 0:11:16 | |
-.."and holding -another referendum on Brexit"... | 0:11:16 | 0:11:19 | |
-..in which -they'd campaign to remain. | 0:11:19 | 0:11:22 | |
-In terms of subsidies, they pledge -to continue reforming them. | 0:11:22 | 0:11:26 | |
-"Less emphasis -on direct subsidies... | 0:11:26 | 0:11:29 | |
-"..and more support -for countryside protection... | 0:11:29 | 0:11:33 | |
-"..flood prevention, climate change -mitigation and food production." | 0:11:33 | 0:11:37 | |
-Next, the Green Party... | 0:11:37 | 0:11:39 | |
-..which pushes to -"remain in the Single Market." | 0:11:39 | 0:11:42 | |
-But only one sentence in their -main manifesto refers to farming. | 0:11:43 | 0:11:47 | |
-The Greens would introduce -an "Environmental Protection Act"... | 0:11:48 | 0:11:52 | |
-..that would, among other things... | 0:11:52 | 0:11:55 | |
-.."promote -sustainable food and farming." | 0:11:55 | 0:11:58 | |
-UKIP insists on a hard Brexit. | 0:11:59 | 0:12:03 | |
-That includes "leaving the -Single Market and EU customs union." | 0:12:03 | 0:12:07 | |
-Grants from Brussels -would be available... | 0:12:07 | 0:12:10 | |
-..under -an UKIP Government in Britain. | 0:12:10 | 0:12:13 | |
-They'd roll out a new Single Payment -that's fairer for smaller farms. | 0:12:13 | 0:12:18 | |
-However, a "cap of 120,000 -would be introduced on subsidies." | 0:12:18 | 0:12:23 | |
-For the Conservatives... | 0:12:23 | 0:12:25 | |
-..Brexit means we will no longer be -part of the European Single Market. | 0:12:25 | 0:12:30 | |
-But they will seek -"a deep and special partnership... | 0:12:31 | 0:12:34 | |
-"..including a comprehensive -free trade and customs agreement." | 0:12:35 | 0:12:39 | |
-They will also create -new trade partnerships... | 0:12:40 | 0:12:43 | |
-.."with countries beyond Europe." | 0:12:43 | 0:12:46 | |
-They pledge "the same financial -support for farmers until 2022... | 0:12:46 | 0:12:51 | |
-"..and then they'll devise -a new agri-environment system"... | 0:12:51 | 0:12:56 | |
-..at the Senedd -following the next election. | 0:12:56 | 0:12:59 | |
-Focus is given to other agricultural -matters in the manifestos... | 0:13:03 | 0:13:08 | |
-..from improving food labelling -and safeguarding animal welfare... | 0:13:08 | 0:13:13 | |
-..to controlling fuel prices. | 0:13:13 | 0:13:15 | |
-There's one other thing -which poses a threat... | 0:13:15 | 0:13:19 | |
-..to the international trade -we've been discussing. | 0:13:19 | 0:13:23 | |
-The greatest threat -to dairy and beef farmers... | 0:13:23 | 0:13:26 | |
-..are those two words, bovine TB. | 0:13:26 | 0:13:28 | |
-But only three of the parties -refer to it in their manifestos. | 0:13:29 | 0:13:34 | |
-Whilst both unions believe... | 0:13:35 | 0:13:38 | |
-..that DEFRA's policy -to cull badgers... | 0:13:38 | 0:13:41 | |
-..should continue in England... | 0:13:42 | 0:13:44 | |
-..Labour believes in halting -the cull, which it claims... | 0:13:44 | 0:13:48 | |
-..spreads TB. | 0:13:49 | 0:13:50 | |
-The Liberal Democrats are in favour -of more compassionate ways... | 0:13:50 | 0:13:54 | |
-..of controlling the disease, -including more vaccine research. | 0:13:55 | 0:13:59 | |
-UKIP wants to adopt -a new attitude to the problem... | 0:14:00 | 0:14:03 | |
-..based on the advice -issued by vets and the unions. | 0:14:04 | 0:14:07 | |
-Who'd give the agricultural world -the strongest voice in Westminster? | 0:14:07 | 0:14:12 | |
-Is one colour welly -better than the others? | 0:14:13 | 0:14:16 | |
-That's up to you to decide. | 0:14:16 | 0:14:18 | |
-But remember one thing - out of the -650 MPs in the House of Commons... | 0:14:18 | 0:14:24 | |
-..only one in six, -a little over 100 of them... | 0:14:24 | 0:14:28 | |
-..represent rural constituencies. | 0:14:28 | 0:14:31 | |
-It's important -they understand the challenges... | 0:14:31 | 0:14:35 | |
-..facing the agricultural world. | 0:14:35 | 0:14:38 | |
-Ask your representatives -about their policies... | 0:14:38 | 0:14:41 | |
-..in case -there are holes in a few wellies. | 0:14:41 | 0:14:44 | |
-And don't forget to vote! | 0:14:44 | 0:14:46 | |
-That's it for Part 1. | 0:14:50 | 0:14:52 | |
-Join us after the break when I'll be -at Llanelwedd's Spring Festival. | 0:14:53 | 0:14:57 | |
-See you shortly. | 0:14:58 | 0:14:59 | |
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-This festival used to be called -the Smallholders' Show... | 0:15:08 | 0:15:13 | |
-..but it's since been rebranded -as the Spring Show... | 0:15:13 | 0:15:17 | |
-..which reflects its appeal -to a wider audience. | 0:15:17 | 0:15:20 | |
-The diversity, from rare breeds -to Welsh foods, attracts thousands. | 0:15:21 | 0:15:26 | |
-One of the most popular sections -at the two-day event are the sheep. | 0:15:32 | 0:15:37 | |
-A seasoned competitor here... | 0:15:37 | 0:15:39 | |
-..is Cenin Eifion, Y Winllan, -Penisa'r Waun, Caernarfon. | 0:15:40 | 0:15:44 | |
-What attracts you to -the Spring Festival year after year? | 0:15:46 | 0:15:50 | |
-It's a chance to exhibit the sheep -I've been working on all year... | 0:15:50 | 0:15:54 | |
-..and have fun with friends. | 0:15:55 | 0:15:57 | |
-Why do you favour -Welsh Hill Speckled Face sheep? | 0:15:57 | 0:16:00 | |
-It's Taid's fault, to be honest - -my father's father. | 0:16:01 | 0:16:04 | |
-He kept them in Carno and Dad -brought them to North Wales. | 0:16:05 | 0:16:09 | |
-They're multi purpose, in a way. | 0:16:09 | 0:16:12 | |
-I have to ask, how do you -get the wool to look so good? | 0:16:12 | 0:16:15 | |
-They're well covered -for this time of year. | 0:16:15 | 0:16:18 | |
-It's down to luck. | 0:16:19 | 0:16:20 | |
-I cross my fingers -that it's not going to fall out... | 0:16:21 | 0:16:25 | |
-..and hope that the judge -puts his hands in the right places! | 0:16:25 | 0:16:30 | |
-And how much luck -was on your side today? | 0:16:30 | 0:16:33 | |
-I did well. One third, one fourth. | 0:16:33 | 0:16:36 | |
-I won one fifth and a reserve prize -with the group, so I'm very happy. | 0:16:36 | 0:16:42 | |
-The festival -has certainly made its mark... | 0:16:45 | 0:16:47 | |
-..and is gaining popularity -year on year. | 0:16:48 | 0:16:51 | |
-The tractors are a sight to behold. | 0:16:54 | 0:16:57 | |
-This festival is unique, isn't it? | 0:16:57 | 0:17:00 | |
-Yes, it's grown in recent years. | 0:17:00 | 0:17:02 | |
-It appeals to those -who want to live in the countryside. | 0:17:03 | 0:17:06 | |
-Cattle numbers have increased -substantially of late. | 0:17:07 | 0:17:11 | |
-Many young people are now exhibiting -and growing in confidence. | 0:17:11 | 0:17:16 | |
-This is the only event we organize -that's held on the weekend. | 0:17:16 | 0:17:19 | |
-We're aiming mostly at families... | 0:17:20 | 0:17:22 | |
-..and people are enjoying -the wide range of activities. | 0:17:22 | 0:17:26 | |
-The pig section -is incredibly strong this year... | 0:17:29 | 0:17:32 | |
-..with 332 entrants, -an increase on last year. | 0:17:33 | 0:17:36 | |
-This is good news... | 0:17:36 | 0:17:38 | |
-..since a new enterprise is being -launched to develop the sector. | 0:17:38 | 0:17:43 | |
-Menter Moch Cymru. | 0:17:43 | 0:17:45 | |
-Menter Moch Cymru aims to double the -pig herds here in Wales, if we can. | 0:17:45 | 0:17:51 | |
-We're working with -every aspect of the supply chain. | 0:17:51 | 0:17:55 | |
-It's a golden opportunity. | 0:17:55 | 0:17:57 | |
-The industry is worth some 217m... | 0:17:57 | 0:18:00 | |
-..but we're currently only supplying -5% of that in Wales. | 0:18:00 | 0:18:04 | |
-There's potential -to greatly develop the industry. | 0:18:04 | 0:18:07 | |
-What's the biggest problem -in terms of pig numbers? | 0:18:07 | 0:18:12 | |
-Historically there have been -problems with pricing. | 0:18:12 | 0:18:16 | |
-We're not maintaining the practice -and we've lost our husbandry skills. | 0:18:16 | 0:18:21 | |
-Abattoirs are growing scarce and the -veterinary skills are diminishing. | 0:18:21 | 0:18:26 | |
-It's important there's -enough of an industry to develop. | 0:18:26 | 0:18:31 | |
-Renowned chef Bryn Williams prepared -delicious meals at the launch... | 0:18:33 | 0:18:38 | |
-..to demonstrate -the versatility of Welsh pork. | 0:18:38 | 0:18:42 | |
-A quality bacon butty -is the best thing in the world. | 0:18:46 | 0:18:50 | |
-At the restaurant, we use every -part, from the nose to the tail. | 0:18:50 | 0:18:54 | |
-It's so versatile. -That's why we serve so much pork. | 0:18:55 | 0:18:58 | |
-It's versatile, it's tasty -and you can make various dishes... | 0:18:58 | 0:19:03 | |
-..from breakfast until supper. | 0:19:03 | 0:19:05 | |
-Pig numbers in Wales are dwindling. -Is it difficult to acquire meat? | 0:19:06 | 0:19:10 | |
-I'm lucky. I get my supply -from Glyn Williams in Denbigh. | 0:19:11 | 0:19:15 | |
-He slaughters pigs himself. | 0:19:15 | 0:19:17 | |
-He farms pigs and I know -I'm getting Welsh pigs from him. | 0:19:17 | 0:19:21 | |
-But we're importing -more than we produce... | 0:19:21 | 0:19:24 | |
-..which shows there's -an untapped market in Wales... | 0:19:24 | 0:19:28 | |
-..so farmers -need to breed more pigs. | 0:19:28 | 0:19:30 | |
-The most important thing -in a restaurant is the produce. | 0:19:31 | 0:19:35 | |
-From pork and beef -to eggs, milk and cream. | 0:19:35 | 0:19:40 | |
-That's why -I always use Welsh produce. | 0:19:40 | 0:19:43 | |
-I know it's going to taste nice -and I'm helping Welsh farmers. | 0:19:43 | 0:19:47 | |
-Without them, -we'd have no quality produce. | 0:19:47 | 0:19:52 | |
-They're the stars of the food chain. -I can't do my job without them. | 0:19:52 | 0:19:56 | |
-Do pig breeders like Ela and Huw -Roberts of the Oinc Oink company... | 0:19:59 | 0:20:04 | |
-..feel that there's been sufficient -pig promotion in the past? | 0:20:04 | 0:20:08 | |
-No, definitely not. The money -hasn't been available to promote it. | 0:20:09 | 0:20:14 | |
-They've since secured -financial backing... | 0:20:14 | 0:20:18 | |
-..so hopefully they'll be able to -promote the quality of Welsh pork. | 0:20:18 | 0:20:23 | |
-The Oinc Oink company... | 0:20:24 | 0:20:27 | |
-..has been very busy promoting pigs -in general and your herd, of course. | 0:20:27 | 0:20:32 | |
-We thought the only way we'd -be successful selling our pigs... | 0:20:32 | 0:20:37 | |
-..was by selling them ourselves -and establishing our own brand. | 0:20:38 | 0:20:42 | |
-We've worked hard -developing Oinc Oink. | 0:20:42 | 0:20:46 | |
-We've turned it into a success. | 0:20:46 | 0:20:50 | |
-Today's been -another successful show for you. | 0:20:50 | 0:20:54 | |
-It's been -a very good day for us today. | 0:20:54 | 0:20:57 | |
-Six first prizes -in the Welsh pig section... | 0:20:57 | 0:21:00 | |
-..Reserve Champion -and Supreme Champion. | 0:21:00 | 0:21:03 | |
-We also won the pair and the group. -We couldn't have asked for more! | 0:21:03 | 0:21:08 | |
-Back with the sheep, -and the native breeds... | 0:21:13 | 0:21:16 | |
-..are generally very popular -with smallholders and children. | 0:21:17 | 0:21:21 | |
-Mathew Brown is a smallholder -from Carmarthenshire. | 0:21:21 | 0:21:25 | |
-This family -is having a ball here today. | 0:21:27 | 0:21:30 | |
-What is it about the festival -that's so appealing? | 0:21:30 | 0:21:33 | |
-I'd say it's spending the weekend -with the family after lambing. | 0:21:33 | 0:21:38 | |
-It's something to look forward to -despite all the preparation. | 0:21:38 | 0:21:42 | |
-You try to spot -something special in a lamb... | 0:21:42 | 0:21:45 | |
-..and hope the markings are good. | 0:21:45 | 0:21:47 | |
-You then feed them up and preen them -in time for this festival. | 0:21:48 | 0:21:53 | |
-This isn't a festival -solely for smallholders. | 0:21:53 | 0:21:56 | |
-No. Anyone can compete here. | 0:21:56 | 0:22:00 | |
-It's a chance -for the young ones to compete too. | 0:22:00 | 0:22:04 | |
-It's a stepping stone, in a way. | 0:22:04 | 0:22:07 | |
-Where did your interest -in keeping Torwen sheep stem from? | 0:22:07 | 0:22:10 | |
-I came here about six years ago -and fancied the breed... | 0:22:11 | 0:22:14 | |
-..so Mam-gu and Tad-cu -bought us six for Christmas. | 0:22:14 | 0:22:17 | |
-You have many more now. | 0:22:18 | 0:22:20 | |
-Yes, we enjoy exhibiting them. | 0:22:21 | 0:22:24 | |
-What do you like about the Torwens? | 0:22:24 | 0:22:26 | |
-I like going in the ring -and exhibiting them, mostly. | 0:22:27 | 0:22:31 | |
-It's a unique feeling -being in the ring. How do you feel? | 0:22:31 | 0:22:35 | |
-You feel a bit nervous... | 0:22:35 | 0:22:37 | |
-..but when you sense -that the judge likes something... | 0:22:38 | 0:22:41 | |
-..you feel -more of a part of it then. | 0:22:42 | 0:22:44 | |
-And Mam, how have the girls -developed from exhibiting? | 0:22:45 | 0:22:49 | |
-They've gained -so much more confidence. | 0:22:49 | 0:22:52 | |
-They've also had to learn to win and -lose. That's very important in life. | 0:22:52 | 0:22:57 | |
-It also teaches them -how to prepare the animals. | 0:22:57 | 0:23:01 | |
-I began preparing them -under my father's supervision. | 0:23:01 | 0:23:04 | |
-He'd often shout and ball! | 0:23:05 | 0:23:07 | |
-But it's been a big help -in developing their characters. | 0:23:07 | 0:23:11 | |
-The younger generation -is the show's future. | 0:23:11 | 0:23:16 | |
-That's all for this week. We'll be -back at the same time next week. | 0:23:28 | 0:23:33 | |
-Until then, -thank you for your company. | 0:23:33 | 0:23:36 | |
-Goodbye. | 0:23:36 | 0:23:37 | |
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