Gaina Morgan

Championing and commenting on Welsh farming, food and tourism.

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Wales & Border Ram Sale - Welsh Consultation Response: NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales has told the Welsh Government that its proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) threatens the future of the sales. They are held in Mid Wales annually and have a… https://t.co/ljuZi4ER6a

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New Team at the top!: Geoff Probert, Northington Farm, Holt Heath, Worcester  has been appointed Chairman of the NSA Wales & Border Ram Sale Committee to commence a three year term. He replaces Graham Jones, Llanfabon. 

David Powell, Henfryn,… https://t.co/aRu5Qs3yRj

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NSA Wales & Border Early Sale Moves to Brecon: The NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales committee says the sales are in good shape and gearing up for a strong future. The Early Sale, held on the first Monday in August, is to move to Brecon to cut costs, while… https://t.co/cigA0mcnBQ

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Richard Gwilliam Presentation: Former NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales Chairman Richard Gwilliam of Leominster was presented with a
Welsh Royal Crystal tumblers to mark his retirement after more than 45 years of service. Mr Gwilliam is based
in Leominster… https://t.co/9tXLoxldBZ

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Date for 2024!! The Main Sale will take place on Monday 23rd September 2024: Taking into account the sale date for Kelso (Friday 13th) the committee feel it would be fairer for all our consignors to have a week between the sales, hence the decision to go… https://t.co/8gwZ73Q20c

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Hexham Ring sale topper from Caron: Caron Firefly sold to Messrs Hodge, Greenarch flock for 22,000gns https://t.co/YTxDZPcwql

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Hexham Ring sale topper from Caron: Caron Firefly sold to Messrs Hodge, Greenarch flock for 22,000gns https://t.co/svoqV24Aht

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Scolton Success: The sale’s top price of 24,000 guineas went to Scolton Fieldmarshall, the overall champion from the pre sale show.  He was reared and sold by Andrew Reed, who trades as WOJ Reed at Scolton, Haverfordwest and went to Esmor Evans of Mold. … https://t.co/ai1n9rc2FV

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Turnover exceeds £2M: Full sale report and averages from todays sale can be found under Main Sale Report https://t.co/dzLyzMp8Lp

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Flying Start for Next Generation of NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales ‘Family’: Married life is off to a flying start for James and Ellie Amphlett, of Woodhouse Farm, Shobdon, Leominster. Their small flock of pedigree Topwood Texels is making headlines at… https://t.co/N1BvWuMUno

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Two new sponsors join the NSA Wales & Border ram sale: We welcome two new sponsors UC Feeds, from Clifford, Hereford & Mid Wales Incineration Ltd from Llandrindod Wells to our list of sponsors. Their support is very much appreciated.  https://t.co/dFw4ioLgCF

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Diolch Telesgop: We’re so grateful for the support shown to the NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales by Telesgop.
The team who produce Ffermio, as well as Troi’r Tir’ and the daily ‘Bwletin Amaeth’ for BBC
Radio Cymru, regularly cover the sale.
This year they… https://t.co/PtcVwUVZkp

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Our Ram Sale is proud of our stalwart supporters…..: Here we profile David Pittendreigh, who established the North Country Cheviot breed in Wales. He is celebrating 50 years since he first brought to West Wales a small flock down from the Black Isle. 
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Main Sale Catalogue is available now: Please follow the link https://t.co/F3ve9MTfcJ https://t.co/PQSA0ETaFc

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Strong Support for Ram Sale: The NSA Wales & Border Main Sale has attracted 3,500 entries from across more than 20 breeds selling in 16 rings. The sale will take place on Monday 18th September at the Royal Welsh Showground. Organisers are upbeat about… https://t.co/T5L87uyzu0

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Texel Society Ballot https://t.co/PzW2gByjTk

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Buzz at NSA Wales & Borders Early Sale: A top price of 3,800 guineas, good averages and a real buzz reflected a solid trade with a premium for the best tups at the NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales Early Sale.  Held at the Royal Welsh Showground, the Early… https://t.co/Z4rBfKvqnZ

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Early Sale Confidence: The Royal Welsh Showground will once again be the place to head for on Monday, 7 th August.
The NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales Early Sale will get under way at 10.30am, with around 260
top quality rams to choose from. Last year’s… https://t.co/zRVrE1MQI0

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A Life in Farming: A familiar face at the NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales, Tom Evans MBE will be launching his
autobiography at the Royal Welsh Show.
The voice of Welsh Shearing, Tom is perhaps best known for his role as shearing commentator at the
Royal… https://t.co/dvJoh09BoB

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The 2023 Early Sale Catalogue: View the catalogue on line. Follow the Early Sale icon https://t.co/0jHyLx8HyB