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Colin and Rhian – Black Mountains

Colin and Rhian – Black Mountains

Sheep are here to stay to correctly manage the hills, says Colin Evans who has grazing rights for his 350 Welsh Mountain ewes on the Black Mountains. “Sheep are vital for managing the grazing, maintaining the diversity and carbon capture, as well as minimising the...

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Euros Puw – Gwynedd

Euros Puw – Gwynedd

Sheep will continue to be the lifeblood of the Welsh mountains. “Is there anything else that can convert poor-quality forage into high-quality protein,” questions Gwynedd farmer, Euros Puw. However, he says efficient native hill genetics will be essential and amongst...

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Gareth Roberts – Bardsey

Gareth Roberts – Bardsey

Improving flock output and making more from existing resources are the future for Gareth and Meriel Roberts who farm 360 Welsh hill ewes on rough grazing on Bardsey Island. And they say the strategy is succeeding.  “We...

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Tim and Dot Tyne – Ty’n Mynydd

Tim and Dot Tyne – Ty’n Mynydd

“Improving flock output, making more from our own resources and subsequently enhancing the unit’s sustainability are our key objectives,” says Tim Tyne, a founding member of the producer group which to date has attracted 12 members. “We’re focused on increasing...

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Rhodri Lloyd-Williams – Moelgolomen

Rhodri Lloyd-Williams – Moelgolomen

“Improving flock output, making more from our own resources and subsequently enhancing the unit’s sustainability are our key objectives,” says Rhodri Lloyd-Williams who together with his father, Simon are amongst the first 12 producers to join HCC’s Hill Ram Scheme...

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Glyn Williams – Cae Poeth

Glyn Williams – Cae Poeth

Sheep will continue to remain the lifeblood of the Welsh mountains but only with native hill genetics that are efficient and sustainable - those able to thrive in the harsh environment, says Glyn Williams who farms hardy Meirionnydd type Welsh Mountain ewes - his own...

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