A Powys farm has been named as Wales’ winner in this year’s RSPB Telegraph Nature of Farming Award.
Sorcha and Brian Lewis are tenants of Troedrhiwdrain Farm - which is owned by Welsh Water Elan Valley Trust - in the Elan Valley near Rhayader, and have won the regional round of the competition for their achievements in looking after wildlife and the environment while running a productive hill farm.They will now go forward to the final round of the competition, which aims to find the UK’s most wildlife-friendly farmer.
Troedrhiwdrain Farm is an impressive example of how an upland farm can be productive, and at the same time provide homes for a large diversity of wildlife - the farm is a prime example that farming and conservation can co-exist.
The husband and wife will be presented with their award at this years Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells on Wednesday 24 July. To find out more go to www.rspb.org.uk/wales