The 2024 Pembrokeshire County Show was a success according to organisers, with an increase in participation.
The Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society has expressed gratitude to all who supported this year’s county show, noting an increase in competitor numbers and ticket sales compared to previous years.
The society, which is celebrating its 240th anniversary this year, praised the dedication of the volunteers, sponsors, and exhibitors, without whom the show would not have been possible.
Adam Thorne, Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society president, said: "Thank you to everyone who came and supported the show, especially the First Minister and deputy First Minister, who we were privileged to have with us.
"We witnessed two fantastic days of competitions throughout all the livestock categories.
"It was such a shame the glorious sunshine of day one was replaced with heavy rain on day two.
"Planning now begins for the 2025 event on the 20 and 21 August."
Among the award winners at this year’s Pembrokeshire County Show were Andrew and Jane Phillips of Windsor Farm, Lamphey, who won the Baron de Rutzen Award.
This award is given to those under the age of 45 who farm in Pembrokeshire and can demonstrate their farm’s use of the latest technological methods to promote progressive, sustainable agriculture.
The couple manage 1,100 acres, with 3,000 breeding sheep and lambs, and a herd of British Blue cross Limousin suckler cows.
They also grow barley and maize, and rent out land for growing potatoes and leeks.
The couple also have a holiday business, renting out two shepherd’s huts for visitors.
The Student Bursary Award was given to Catrin Palfrey from Llanfyrnach.
She will begin studying at Aberystwyth University this autumn.
The £1,000 bursary is open annually to all qualifying students studying agriculture, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, food technology, forestry, or other subjects clearly allied to agriculture.
The role of ambassador for 2025 was awarded to Alys Owens, who will help support officeholders in promoting and meeting the aims of the society.
She works for Castell Howell and lives in Haverfordwest and is an active member of Llysyfran YFC and was named club secretary last year, for which she was awarded Club Secretary of the Year at county level.
Farm and estate workers from Pembrokeshire, who have been employed on the land for 25 years or more, could be nominated for the Long Service Award.
Three recipients received inscribed awards: Gary Barber, who has been employed by Pembrokeshire Farmers Hunt for 33 years; Robert Davies who works for Michael Morris; and Sally Rees, who works for Tom Goddard & Sons in Camrose.
The next large event to be held on the showground will be the Christmas Fair, taking place over two days this year on Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, between 10am and 4pm.
There will be gift and craft stalls, food and drink, festive music, and a Santa’s Grotto.
Admission is free.
The Pembrokeshire County Show will return to the Pembrokeshire County Showground in Haverfordwest on August 20 and 21, 2025.
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