Llyr Gruffydd MS Member of the Senedd for North Wales

Llyr Gruffydd recently had the opportunity to congratulate the Young Farmers Clubs and members on recent achievements.  Success came to a number of clubs and individuals at the Young Farmers' Eisteddfod in Carmarthen. 

This is what Llyr had to say about the successes at the eisteddfod-

"I can take this opportunity to congratulate the Young Farmers of Wales on their success at the Young Farmers' Eisteddfod held in Carmarthen recently. A number of competitors came out on top from my region of the North in areas as diverse as the Vocal Ensemble – Rhosybol Club, Anglesey who took first prize, Hawys Grug from Clwyd who won on the youth solo, and Mared Edwards from Anglesey who came out on top in the Reporting Digni competition.

Congratulations also to Mared Fflur Jones from Anglesey on winning the chair, and to Elain Iorwerth who is studying at Bangor University on winning the crown.  Of course, the huge success of the eisteddfod again this year is a tribute to the vital role of the movement as the backbone of Welsh culture and the Welsh language across Wales."

Young Farmers achieved success at the organisation's British awards held at the Birmingham National Conference Centre on the same weekend. Llyr Gruffudd had to say wrth congratulated those who attended the brunch at the ceremony in Birmingham-

One of the stars of Uwchaled's young farmers – Ceridwen Edwards who came out on top in the 'Heart of the YFC' category – Ceridwen won over 2000 votes to scoop the award, due to her tireless work for her club. Ceridwen impressed the judges because of his energy in developing the inclusivity of the movement, and of his energy and enthusiasm.

Another great achievement of the evening was Llangwyryfon Young Farmers Club, Ceredigion, which won the 'Community Spirit of the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs' award. According to the Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs, the club "loved how the club helped keep the Welsh language alive through bilingual activities that bring people together." 
Club members had played a key role in the or campaign to save the village hall in Llangwyryfon, and the federation's praise was generous to the club- "Their actions not only benefit the club, but also benefit the community" said a federation spokesperson. "

The Young Farmers Clubs of Wales has over 5,500 members – some as young as 10, the oldest being 28. 


It is believed that over 1.1 million voluntary working hours are carried out annually by members.

It is true that the clubs and their members are truly the backbone of rural Wales, and their invaluable contribution to society often continues throughout their lives. The pillars of society without a doubt.