A Ceredigion sheep farmer has been appointed to lead the Farmers’ Union of Wales’ central education and training committee at a recent meeting in Aberystwyth.
Anwen Hughes, who has been the committee's vice chairman since 2015, takes over from S4C TV's Ffermio presenter Alun (Elidyr) Edwards, who served as the committee's chairman for 11 years.
Many will know Mrs Hughes as the FUW’s Ceredigion County Chairman and younger voice for farming vice chairman.
She farms around 138 acres, of which 99 acres are owned, 22.5 acres are on a lifetime farm tenancy and a further 17 acres are rented and keeps 100 pedigree Lleyn sheep, 30 purebred Highland sheep and 300 cross bred Lleyn and Highland ewes and has been farming since 1995 at Bryngido farm, just outside of Aberaeron in Ceredigion.
Speaking about her appointment Anwen said: “I am honoured and delighted to be taking over as the chairman of this important committee and would like to thank Alun for all of his years of service. His boots will be tough to fill.
“Looking to the future and the work the committee has ahead of it, our focus will be on how the sector can develop through education, training and research.
“We will of course also continue to work with key stakeholders such as Farming Connect, Lantra, FACE, HCC and the agricultural colleges to bring the latest information and guidance to our members.”