Why Eurig would be an effective mentor

  • Eurig is part of a growing family farm and his father has given him the opportunity to develop the business. Under the Young Entrants Support Scheme, the head of holding has now passed on to Eurig and the farm has undergone a significant programme of expansion
  • The developments included the installation of major infrastructure for long term profitable milk production. Cow numbers were also increased, but Eurig’s main goal to ensure the business was profitable remained the same
  • Being a Farming Connect demonstration farm gave the family access to expert advice from leading agricultural consultants and sector specialists, which Eurig took on board to enhance the farm enterprise and his farm management skills
  • Eurig is always open to new ideas and new technology and is willing to listen to and learn from others
  • Eurig can provide support on the new agricultural pollution regulations.

 
Current farm business

  • 182 acres owned, 518 acres rented
  • Three full-time workers including myself and four part-time off peak workers
  • 410-head spring calving dairy herd with 280 youngstock
  • 12 beef cattle

Qualifications/ achievements/ experience

  • Farming Connect Demonstration Farm for three years
  • National Diploma in Agriculture, Gelli Aur graduated 1999
  • Higher National Diploma Land and Farm Based Studies, Harper Adams University graduated 2001
  • Worked in procurement for the Welsh Meat Company
  • Six months spent working in New Zealand 2002
  • Member of Young Entrants Support Scheme
  • Member of Merlin discussion group
  • Member of Mid Cardiganshire Grassland society. Runner up in 2015 Farm management competition and large herd milk hygiene winner and overall winner
  • Chairman of Lampeter Agricultural Discussion Group 2015

 

TOP TIPS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

“Always strive to do better.”

“I believe everyone deserves a chance to succeed, but on the way there is nothing wrong in getting a little help.”

“Try to mix with high achieving individuals who have a great can-do attitude as this can be infectious.”

“Be open to new ideas and technologies and listen to and learn from others.”

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