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BARRY ALSTON

Articles by BARRY ALSTON

Meet the NFU Cymru's livestock champion of the year for 2023

Livestock

Meet the NFU Cymru's livestock champion of the year for 2023

A devastating bovine TB outbreak back in 2010 shattered the dreams for a Pembrokeshire farming couple of setting up an award-winning pedigree beef herd

clock 01 February 2024 • 7 min read
Lamb export deal sealed at the Royal Welsh Show

Sheep

Lamb export deal sealed at the Royal Welsh Show

Co-operative Farmers Fresh is linking up with Polderlam, a Netherlands-based processor and will be looking for additional supplies

clock 26 July 2023 • 1 min read
Innovation and investment behind couple's successful dairy business

Livestock

Innovation and investment behind couple's successful dairy business

An innovative approach, together with investment, has been central to success for first-generation dairy farmers Liam and Annie James. Barry Alston reports.

clock 20 November 2020 • 8 min read
Pioneering caravan diversification provides valued extra income

Pioneering caravan diversification provides valued extra income

Caravan parks and camping grounds, in ordinary circumstances, provide many farms with a vital income boosting stream. Barry Alston finds out more.

clock 01 May 2020 • 7 min read
DAIRY SPECIAL: Taking every opportunity to help expansion

DAIRY SPECIAL: Taking every opportunity to help expansion

When opportunity knocks, West Wales dairy farmer Adam Jones rarely says ‘no’ and this is a policy which has seen four-fold increases in farmed acreage and cow numbers over the past six years. Barry Alston reports.

clock 23 March 2020 • 7 min read
Welsh farmer uses language skills to boost income

Welsh farmer uses language skills to boost income

Hefin Jones works as a Welsh language translator, and his voice is probably familiar to many. Back at home, he has taken the reins at Y Wern farm. Barry Alston reports.

clock 20 March 2020 • 7 min read
DAIRY SPECIAL: Robots allow flexibility for firefighter farmer

DAIRY SPECIAL: Robots allow flexibility for firefighter farmer

Dairy farmer, and fire fighter, Aled Lewis, says the arrival of robotic milkers on his family’s farm has ensured he can commit to both his roles. Barry Alston reports.

clock 26 February 2020 • 7 min read
'It is more important than ever we educate and train young people' - Welsh food mogul builds empire

'It is more important than ever we educate and train young people' - Welsh food mogul builds empire

Brian Jones left school in 1963 at the age of 16 to take over his father’s 17-cow dairy herd. Barry Alston speaks to him about the growth of Wales’ leading independent food service.

clock 27 January 2020 • 6 min read
Diversification special: North Wales family invest in major hydro scheme

Diversification special: North Wales family invest in major hydro scheme

A major hydro scheme in north west Wales has shored up a family farm for the future. Barry Alston reports. 

clock 27 January 2020 • 7 min read
Young farmer's successful direct sales business stems from selling lamb to teachers

Livestock

Young farmer's successful direct sales business stems from selling lamb to teachers

What started off as a business selling lambs to teachers, has developed into a successful direct sales business for Robert David and further expansion is on the cards.

clock 02 January 2020 • 6 min read
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