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Years of dedication behind South Wales Mountain flock

One South Wales Mountain sheep breeder is among those making the journey to this year’s Royal Welsh in the hope of picking up some prizes. Ellie Layton reports.

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 5 min read
Years of dedication behind South Wales Mountain flock

Breeding South Wales Mountain sheep is something Arthur Davies has been involved in from a young age. Simplicity is at the heart of the system at Maes Yr Onn, the 81 hectare (200 acre) unit which...

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