Ernie Richards, 29, a first generation young entrant, I am a shepherd working on a 150 hectare upland grassland farm, near Hay-on-wye. Along with my boss Stuart Morris, I help manage a high health status closed flock of 1,000 pedigree Lleyn sheep, producing entire prime lambs and purebred breeding females.
I've always had a passion for agriculture, and have taken full advantage of any opportunities that have come my way. To gain as much information as possible, I studied BSc Agriculture with Animal Science at Aberystwyth University, and in recent years I have undertaken a variety of industry courses to increase my skills, in which I have been recognised recently by winning the Farming Connect Young Learner of Year at the Lantra Wales Awards.
I am always keen to help promote agriculture by educating the younger generation, and be part of discussion groups to move our industry forward.
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