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Category: Farmers
Diversification and women in farming: Meet Anna Jones
By Liz Hunter
Anna Ennever-Jones is a Welsh farmer based in the uplands of mid Wales, who brings a thoughtful and practical perspective on sustainable livestock farming. Anna grew up on her family’s sheep and beef farm and returned in her mid-20s, after spending over a decade pursuing her passion of working with horses. She now farms alongside … Continued
Regenerative farming and sustainable practices: Meet Aled Evans
By Amelia
Aled Picton Evans farms in partnership with his brother, Iwan, on 500 acres of land in Carmarthenshire, West Wales. The brothers farm regeneratively on a grass-based system producing PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef. In 2021, the pair were recognised for their pioneering approach to farming and were crowned ‘Beef Farmer of the Year’ … Continued
Hydroelectricity and family farming in mid Wales: Meet James Raw
By Amelia
Nestled in the stunning Cambrian Mountains in mid Wales, Tyllwyd Farm is where you’ll find James Raw, a seventh-generation farmer who farms in partnership alongside his mother and his wife, Claire. The family have been farming the land at Tyllwyd since 1850, and it has since been recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest … Continued
Diversification and family farming in Mid Wales: Tom and Beth Evans, Pendre Farm
By Amelia
Tom and his wife, Bethan, farm in partnership on their family farm in rural mid Wales, running a flock of over 500 ewes. Together, they share three children; Meia, 12, Elsa, 10 and Emrys, 5, who the couple are passionate about involving in every aspect of their family business. Both Tom and Bethan work part … Continued
Climate change and ‘The Welsh Way’ of farming
By Amelia
While the impact of agriculture on climate change is currently a very hot topic, it’s important to remember that there are huge variations in the environmental impact of different farming systems across the world, with Wales being especially suited for rearing cattle and sheep. And although agriculture is responsible for 12% of emissions in the … Continued
