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Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, will attend The Anglesey Show and Pembrokeshire County Show this week. Image: Welsh Government

Livestock health

New bTB board as Irranca-Davies visits Pembrokeshire

Dairy Fitzhugh winners - Dulais Silver Lustre - Messrs Davies, Haines, Jones, Sercombe & Yates and Nethervalley Awesome Rosanne Red - Hefyn Wilson. Image: RWAS

Dairy Fitzhugh winners - Dulais Silver Lustre - Messrs Davies, Haines, Jones, Sercombe & Yates and Nethervalley Awesome Rosanne Red - Hefyn Wilson. Image: RWAS

'Sioe'r Cardis' – and the winners were ....

Victory parade at the Royal Welsh Show. Image: Talfan Jenkins

Victory parade at the Royal Welsh Show. Image: Talfan Jenkins

Royal Welsh Show

Cattle enjoy their winning moment in the ring at the Royal Welsh

Day two of the show. Image: Talfan Jenkins

Day two of the show. Image: Talfan Jenkins

Royal Welsh Show

Royal Welsh in pictures: Animals line up for their big moment in the ring

Something for everyone at the Royal Welsh Show. Image: RWAS

Something for everyone at the Royal Welsh Show. Image: RWAS

Final countdown to the Royal Welsh Show

Council chair Prof Wynne Jones.

Council chair Prof Wynne Jones.

'Need to do' approach helps turn around Royal Welsh finances

Current ambassador Ffion Edwards with society president Adam Thorne.

Current ambassador Ffion Edwards with society president Adam Thorne.

County Show launches search for next year's ambassador

Emma's Donkeys Llanidloes proved a big hit with kids and adults alike in the County Life Area. Image: RWAS

Emma's Donkeys Llanidloes proved a big hit with kids and adults alike in the County Life Area. Image: RWAS

Spring has sprung at the Smallholding and Countryside Festival

Overall Winners of the 2023 County Rally, Llysyfran YFC. Image: YFC

Overall Winners of the 2023 County Rally, Llysyfran YFC. Image: YFC

YFC rally marks calendar highlight for Young Farmers

The Tineliner is part of KUHN’s new mechanical weeding range that will be shown for the first time at Cereals. Image: KUHN

The Tineliner is part of KUHN’s new mechanical weeding range that will be shown for the first time at Cereals. Image: KUHN

KUHN debuts mechanical weeders at Cereals 2024

Everything you need to know about pigs and poultry. Image: British Pig & Poultry Fair

Everything you need to know about pigs and poultry. Image: British Pig & Poultry Fair

Is the tide turning for pigs and poultry?

The appeal of the Kerry Hill has endured for Will. Picture: Debbie James

The appeal of the Kerry Hill has endured for Will. Picture: Debbie James

Royal Highland Show judging honour for Pembrokeshire sheep breeder

Champion Pistyll Pablo.

Champion Pistyll Pablo.

West Wales herds lead way at pedigree beef calf show

Rob Braithwaite (second from left) from World Wide Sires presents the Bryan Challenor Cup to Gerald Allsop watched by Halls chairman Allen Gittins (left) and judge Richard Bowdler. Image: Halls

Rob Braithwaite (second from left) from World Wide Sires presents the Bryan Challenor Cup to Gerald Allsop watched by Halls chairman Allen Gittins (left) and judge Richard Bowdler. Image: Halls

Champion heifer wins coveted Bryan Challenor Cup

Part of the Can-Am line-up for LAMMA. Image: Can-Am

Part of the Can-Am line-up for LAMMA. Image: Can-Am

Next generation Can-Am ATVs take centre stage at LAMMA

NSA Wales & Border Early Ram Sale is on the move.

NSA Wales & Border Early Ram Sale is on the move.

NSA Wales & Border Early Ram Sale on the move

Massey Ferguson will return to LAMMA to launch its flagship MF 9S range to the UK market. Image: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson will return to LAMMA to launch its flagship MF 9S range to the UK market. Image: Massey Ferguson

Fergies are back! Massey Ferguson previews flagship 9S range at LAMMA

Champion Female Tryfil Camelia 28th.

Champion Female Tryfil Camelia 28th.

In-calf heifer tops Welsh Black trade at 3,650gns

Judge Ben Attewell presents the champion's prize to Mike and Phil Wood watched by (from left) auctioneer James Evans, a director of Halls and Rob Kirton from the British Limousin Society.

Judge Ben Attewell presents the champion's prize to Mike and Phil Wood watched by (from left) auctioneer James Evans, a director of Halls and Rob Kirton from the British Limousin Society.

Brothers dominate prizes at Limousin cattle show

Halls auctioneer Chris Potter (left) with Tom and Jess Burgoyne, representing Julian Radcliffe and judge Holly Page. Image: Halls

Halls auctioneer Chris Potter (left) with Tom and Jess Burgoyne, representing Julian Radcliffe and judge Holly Page. Image: Halls

Good trade at Christmas Fatstock Show and Sale

All things wool at LLandovery Sheep Festival. Image: Llandovery Sheep Festival

All things wool at LLandovery Sheep Festival. Image: Llandovery Sheep Festival

Sheep festival set to grow after event success

JCB's Loadall reaches new heights. Image: JCB

JCB's Loadall reaches new heights. Image: JCB

JCB showcases new high performance loadall telehandlers

Lots of bright ideas at the Midlands Machinery Show. Image: rjphotographics

Lots of bright ideas at the Midlands Machinery Show. Image: rjphotographics

Profit and sustainability rank high at Midlands Machinery Show

Fun, song and food alongside the livestock at the Winter Fair. Image: RWAS

Fun, song and food alongside the livestock at the Winter Fair. Image: RWAS

NFU leader's paean of praise for Royal Welsh Winter Fair

Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Picture: Phil Blagg

Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Picture: Phil Blagg

Advice and a cuppa on offer at busy Winter Fair

A ram from K Stephens, Ffynon Rhyngyllt Farm, near Pontypridd, topped the sale at 14,500gns. Image: HRT

A ram from K Stephens, Ffynon Rhyngyllt Farm, near Pontypridd, topped the sale at 14,500gns. Image: HRT

New record as top yearling ram sells for £14,500gns

Geraint Jenkins (left) of Talybont, Aberystwyth, with his cow which won the Bryan Challenor Cup in 2022, judges Miles Oakley and Sammie Wilson and Halls' managing director Jon Quinn. Image: Halls

Geraint Jenkins (left) of Talybont, Aberystwyth, with his cow which won the Bryan Challenor Cup in 2022, judges Miles Oakley and Sammie Wilson and Halls' managing director Jon Quinn. Image: Halls

Dairy farmers eye £1,500 cash prize at Christmas sale

The Royal Welsh Winter Fair is offering free school trips. Image: RWAS

The Royal Welsh Winter Fair is offering free school trips. Image: RWAS

Royal Welsh Winter fair offers free school trips

The Welsh Dairy Show takes place on Tuesday, October 24. Inset, Brian Walters. Images: FUW

The Welsh Dairy Show takes place on Tuesday, October 24. Inset, Brian Walters. Images: FUW

Focus on industry challenges at Welsh Dairy Show

Dendor 1 Jano 23rd sold for 6,000gns. Image: Halls

Dendor 1 Jano 23rd sold for 6,000gns. Image: Halls

Wales breeders hit top prices at Herefords sale

Paula Jones and Phoebe Jones present the G. Bryan Jones Cup to winners Brian and Chris Roberts watched by judge Murray Roberts. Image: Halls

Paula Jones and Phoebe Jones present the G. Bryan Jones Cup to winners Brian and Chris Roberts watched by judge Murray Roberts. Image: Halls

Prices hold firm at second breeding sheep sale

Taking first place – Non Thorne, for TG, EI & EN Thorne, Studdolph Herefords.

Taking first place – Non Thorne, for TG, EI & EN Thorne, Studdolph Herefords.

Herd of the Year accolade for renowned Studdolph herd

Tickets are on sale for the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Image: RWAS

Tickets are on sale for the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Image: RWAS

Royal Welsh showground prepares for Winter Fair

The winner of the Best pen of 20 or more ewe lambs from any size consignment at the Welshpool sale was Wyn Jones, Maes y Deri, Ffairfach. Image: Welsh Mule Sheep Breeders Association

The winner of the Best pen of 20 or more ewe lambs from any size consignment at the Welshpool sale was Wyn Jones, Maes y Deri, Ffairfach. Image: Welsh Mule Sheep Breeders Association

Roaring trade for Welsh Mule sheep at sales

David Pittendreigh. Image: NSA

David Pittendreigh. Image: NSA

Veteran breeder to celebrate 50 years of Cheviots in Wales at ram sale

Selling for 2,650gns was a shearling ram from F W Jones and Son’s Plaish flock. Image: Kerry Hill Society

Selling for 2,650gns was a shearling ram from F W Jones and Son’s Plaish flock. Image: Kerry Hill Society

Class Act takes 3,500gns top spot at Kerry Hill sale

Leading the Welshpool trade for Blue Texels at 1,000gns was a shearling ewe from the Dovery flock. Image: Welshpool Livestock Sales

Leading the Welshpool trade for Blue Texels at 1,000gns was a shearling ewe from the Dovery flock. Image: Welshpool Livestock Sales

Welshpool Blue Texel trade leads at 1,000gns from Llandovery flock

Knap Ghostbuster sold for 5,500gns, Image: Catherine Macgregor

Knap Ghostbuster sold for 5,500gns, Image: Catherine Macgregor

Knap Ghostbuster exterminates the competition at Welsh Texels sale

Top priced male was the male and reserve overall champion, Tiptop Gadzooks, selling for 3,200gns. Image: Welshpool Livestock Sales

Top priced male was the male and reserve overall champion, Tiptop Gadzooks, selling for 3,200gns. Image: Welshpool Livestock Sales

Cannon Hall Florence hits a 10,000gns Dutch Spotted high at Welshpool

Sale leader at 2,600gns was a shearling ram from B Davies and S Harries. Image: Black Welsh Mountain Sheep Society

Sale leader at 2,600gns was a shearling ram from B Davies and S Harries. Image: Black Welsh Mountain Sheep Society

Black Welsh Mountains peak at 2,600gns at Monmouth

Leading the trade for Blue Texels at Worcester was the overall champion, Beaconsview Hannah, selling for 3,500gns for Chris Davies. Image: Blue Texel Society

Leading the trade for Blue Texels at Worcester was the overall champion, Beaconsview Hannah, selling for 3,500gns for Chris Davies. Image: Blue Texel Society

Powys Blue Texel catches the eye at Worcester sale

Debbie James, wf comment.

Debbie James, wf comment.

Change for the better at our agricultural shows

Krone's solar modem won silver in the Royal Welsh Show machinery awards.

Krone's solar modem won silver in the Royal Welsh Show machinery awards.

royal welsh show

Royal Welsh Show

Solar modem wins silver in machinery awards

A dispersal sale held by Halls earlier this year.

A dispersal sale held by Halls earlier this year.

Machinery sales fever grows as hard times bite

FUW president Ian Rickman with Mark Stevens, Wales Air Ambulance head of fundraising. Image: FUW

FUW president Ian Rickman with Mark Stevens, Wales Air Ambulance head of fundraising. Image: FUW

Royal Welsh Show

FUW signs up to support Wales air ambulance fundraising

Members, partners and supporters gathered at the Royal Welsh Show to hear about the RWAS plans for a new horticultural village. Image: RWAS

Members, partners and supporters gathered at the Royal Welsh Show to hear about the RWAS plans for a new horticultural village. Image: RWAS

royal welsh show

Royal Welsh Show

Inspire, Educate, Collaborate – new vision for Royal Welsh horticulture

Charles Marwood, York, took the top price at 3,800 guineas.

Charles Marwood, York, took the top price at 3,800 guineas.

Top price of 3,800 guineas sets standard at early ram sale

Overall champion Felin Mona Mai. Image: Salers Society

Overall champion Felin Mona Mai. Image: Salers Society

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Royal Welsh Show

Breeder Gwawr scoops top spots at Salers showcase

Brandane Millie. Image: Catherine MacGregor

Brandane Millie. Image: Catherine MacGregor

royal welsh show

Royal Welsh Show

Teenage Simmental breeder sweeps up show trophies

Edward Vaughan was awarded the Sir Bryner Jones Award on the first day of the 2023 Royal Welsh Show by President John Homfray and wife, Jo and medal sponsor, Gareth Roberts. Joined by Tom Allison and Alex Lockton. Image: RWAS

Edward Vaughan was awarded the Sir Bryner Jones Award on the first day of the 2023 Royal Welsh Show by President John Homfray and wife, Jo and medal sponsor, Gareth Roberts. Joined by Tom Allison and Alex Lockton. Image: RWAS

royal welsh show

Royal Welsh Show

Renewables farmer wins Royal Welsh Sir Bryner Jones Memorial Award

The Wales Wildfire Board launches its charter at the Royal Welsh Show. Image: Wales Wildfire Board

The Wales Wildfire Board launches its charter at the Royal Welsh Show. Image: Wales Wildfire Board

royal welsh show

Royal Welsh Show

Partnership sets out plan to tackle threat of wildfires in Wales

The FUW team meet First Minister Mark Drakeford (second from right). Image: FUW

The FUW team meet First Minister Mark Drakeford (second from right). Image: FUW

royal welsh show

Royal Welsh Show

FUW happy at show discussions with First Minister

Kate Miles, charity manager for the Pembrokeshire-based DPJ Foundation, launches the DPJ Big BBQ at the Royal Welsh Show – a campaign that aims to combat rural isolation by bringing families and communities together whilst raising funds for the DPJ

Kate Miles, charity manager for the Pembrokeshire-based DPJ Foundation, launches the DPJ Big BBQ at the Royal Welsh Show – a campaign that aims to combat rural isolation by bringing families and communities together whilst raising funds for the DPJ

royal welsh show

Royal Welsh Show

All roads lead to Royal Welsh for west Wales farmers and breeders

More than 200,000 people attend the Royal Welsh Show over the week

More than 200,000 people attend the Royal Welsh Show over the week

royal welsh show

200,000 people set to descend on Royal Welsh Show