Under-30 and on his way to the top: A Welsh hill farmer's sheepdog success

As the next generation takes to the trial field, one young competitor is proving that age is no barrier to success

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 6 min read
Under-30 and on his way to the top: A Welsh hill farmer's sheepdog success

Farming in the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire, Llion Harries has become a well-known name in the sheepdog world, despite being under 30. Day-to-day, he can be found on the family sheep farm, Tyddyn,...

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