NFYFC elect world famous rugby referee Nigel Owens as new president

Rugby union referee, TV presenter and farmer Nigel Owens MBE has been elected as the new president of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) following a ‘unanimous’ vote from young farmers.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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NFYFC elect world famous rugby referee Nigel Owens as new president

Rugby union referee, TV presenter and farmer Nigel Owens MBE has been elected as the new president of the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) following a ‘unanimous' vote from young farmers....

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