Tributes paid to well-known sheep farmer

Farmers in Wales have expressed their sadness following the death of renowned sheep farmer and Farmers' Union of Wales common land committee chairman, Dilwyn John.

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Dilwyn John, Farmers' Union of Wales common land committee chairman - Credit: FUW
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Dilwyn John, Farmers' Union of Wales common land committee chairman - Credit: FUW

Mr John, of Danygraig Farm, Merthyr Tydfil, died after a period of illness, FUW said in a statement. He is survived by his daughter, Delyth, and her family. Writing on Facebook, Katie-Rose Davies,...

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