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Conscientious Objectors, Milk on the Llyn and Milking Donkeys

Rural news and issues including an archaeological dig at a First World War site, why some young farmers have turned into milkmen, and donkey milk.

28 minutes

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Tue 16 May 2017 00:30

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Pig Farming - there are approximately 25,000 pigs in Wales, annually producing 3,200 tonnes of pig meat. But while we eat a lot of pork, more than beef and lamb combined, we only produce 5% of the market that's consumed. At next weekend's launches a new initiative to help develop the pig sector in Wales.

Conscientious Objectors Camp - Rachael Garside climbs up Llyn y Fan Fach to join as they carry out an investigation to identify and record the physical remains associated with the construction of the reservoir and construction camp where Conscientious Objectors lived and worked during the First World War.

Bats - how the old buildings at in Penrhyndeudraeth are being maintained and enhanced for the benefit of bats.

From Parlour to Porch - the young farmers who have clubbed together to relaunch traditionalin several villages on the Lleyn Peninsula.

And Donkey Milk - could it be a possibility? We hear how the prospect is being considered on a farm in Carmarthenshire which specialises in- from Miniature Mediterraneans to the American Giants

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  • Sun 14 May 2017 07:03
  • Tue 16 May 2017 00:30

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