Llanfyllin YFC to be quizzed on the environment
Tackling diffuse pollution and dealing with agricultural waste will be the specialist subjects at a quiz night for the Llanfyllin Young Farmers Club this month.
Environment Agency Wales have tasked the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) Cymru to organise a quiz on their behalf on 19 May at the Cain Valley Hotel in Llanfyllin.
Richard Dearing, the Cain Valley Catchment Coordinator for Environment Agency Wales, said: "My job is to help farmers in the valley to cut down on diffuse pollution. It can also help cut costs by making the farm more efficient.
"There are also real opportunities to make more savings with agricultural waste and even to generate income for the farm."
The evening will be fun with a mixture of light hearted environmental questions on subjects like agricultural waste and diffuse pollution with a generous mix of entertaining general knowledge. Excellent prizes are on offer for the winning team.
"The young farmers clubs are the future of the industry in Wales. What we need to do is help them understand environmental laws and good practice. This guidance can also mean a more efficient farm making agriculture a viable career for young farmers wanting to work within the industry", continued Richard.
"We know that we need to work closely with farmers. They are such an important part of the economy, the culture and the environment in Wales. And our work can help to bring efficiencies on the farm which can really help with farm profits."
Further details are available from Bethan Roberts from FWAG Cymru on Tel: 01341 421 456 or by contacting Katy Watkin at Llanfyllin Young Farmers Club on 07966 134 165
Richard Dearing is one of six Catchment Coordinators in Wales. Their role is to give farmers free guidance and support to help cut down on diffuse pollution.
Diffuse pollution is different to pollution from one single source. It comes from lots of small, scattered sources that, on their own, do not cause much of a problem. But combined they can damage the ecology of nearby rivers and affect water quality.