The Young People’s Village will not be run at this year’s Royal Welsh Show.

The Wales Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (YFC) made the announcement of its decision earlier today and said instead it will be putting “all of the organisation’s focus into the opportunities the show offers.”

“This is a decision which the organisation has not made lightly,” said the Chairman of Wales YFC, Hefin Evans.

“A lot of thought and discussion has taken place with our members via the democratic processes in place.”

The village is a popular venue at the show, attracting thousands of visitors every year. However, Mr Evans said increased costs caused by inflation was the main reason as to why the village would not be run this year.

“The cost-of-living crisis, increase fuel charges, equipment hire fees has had a massive impact of the infrastructure costs making it impossible for the organisation to make it a feasible option,” added Mr Evans.

“We must look at the bigger picture and safeguard the future of our organisation. We look forward to the show with a fresh slate and are excited to welcome members to the YFC Centre.”

Wales YFC has said that they still intend to offer members “a jam-packed competitions programme giving opportunities for members to develop skills and meet friends from all over Wales, the show is set to be another exciting feature to the YFC calendar".