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Stiff competition was seen across the Welsh National trial held in North Wales, with both trophies going to Brecon

A ringside round-up from Black Isle and Clogher Valley shows

A very strong livestock section was seen at Burwarton Show with more than 800 sheep and 170 cattle exhibits despite bluetongue restrictions stopping many regular exhibitors from attending.

Producing top quality stock as well as first class forage are key to the success of the Cooke family’s Monmouthshire farm.

A solid commercial trade was seen at the NSA Wales and Border early ram sale, despite the different format with selling split over two days to help farmers navigate bluetongue restrictions on both sides of the border

After securing a place on the NFYFC C Alma Baker Trust Scholarship, Elin Protheroe traded the hills of Builth Wells for the vast landscape of New Zealand

Local judge, Mervyn Price had the difficult task of choosing the champion at this years show.

Livestock numbers took a hit at this year's Royal Welsh due to bluetongue movement restrictions, but competition in the rings was still fierce

Results from the ringside of the Royal Welsh Show.

A Welsh vet is urging farmers to vaccinate against bluetongue as soon as possible.