Young Farmers Embark on International Learning Journeys with NFU Cymru Scholarships

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Bethan Jones, a 19-year-old farmer from Crickhowell, is among six recipients of the prestigious Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Travel Scholarship, administered by NFU Cymru in memory of Gareth Raw Rees, a long-serving NFU Council delegate. The scholarship aims to support the next generation of industry leaders through international travel and learning. Bethan, who grew up on her family's sheep farm, plans to explore sustainable farming practices and diversification opportunities in New Zealand, with a £400 award from the scholarship. The scholarship is supported by the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust and has awarded a total of £4,450 to six scholars this year, with the main recipient, Rowan Gear, receiving £1,500 to fund his travels to New Zealand.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Travel Scholarship is a prestigious Welsh agricultural scholarship that supports young farmers in their international learning journeys.
  • The scholarship, administered by NFU Cymru, aims to provide opportunities for young farmers to explore sustainable farming practices, diversification, and resilience in countries like New Zealand and Australia.
  • Bethan Jones, a 19-year-old farmer from Crickhowell, has been awarded £400 to study sustainable farming practices in New Zealand.
  • Rowan Gear, the main recipient, received £1,500 to fund his travels to New Zealand to study sheep management and animal husbandry.
  • Other recipients of the scholarship include Rebecca John, Elin Rattray, Oliver Jones, and Rhun Crimes, who will travel to various destinations to study different aspects of agriculture.
  • The scholarship is supported by the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust and has awarded a total of £4,450 to six scholars this year.

Statistics:

  • £4,450: The total amount awarded to six scholars via the Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Travel Scholarship this year.
  • £400: The amount awarded to Bethan Jones to study sustainable farming practices in New Zealand.
  • £1,500: The amount awarded to Rowan Gear to fund his travels to New Zealand to study sheep management and animal husbandry.
  • 6 scholars: The number of recipients of the scholarship this year.
  • 5 destinations: The countries that the scholarship recipients will visit, including New Zealand, Australia, the United States, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Sources:

  • "Powys eco holiday cottage scoops national award." brecon-radnor.co.uk.
  • "Farming/nfu-cymru-column-key-debates-and-big-names-at-the-royal-welsh-show-812458." brecon-radnor.co.uk.