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Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans yesterday announced new Welsh Government support that will enable Wales YFC to continue its important work.

Wales YFC is the largest rural youth organisation in Wales, with some 6,000 members operating through 12 County Federations and 155 local clubs.

The group has recently been unsuccessful in a bid for funding from both Natural Resources Wales and the National Voluntary Youth Organisations Fund. Officials from the Welsh Government have continued to meet with YFC over recent weeks to find ways in which the organisation might continue its important work in helping to develop our future farmers and farming leaders.

The Deputy Minister said yesterday:

“Any successful industry requires constant renewal, fresh blood and fresh ideas, and I am determined to see young, talented and well-qualified people develop to head-up farm businesses and become the leaders of tomorrow within Welsh agriculture. 

“Discussions between the Welsh Government and Wales YFC have determined that the organisation needs to implement a new business model if it is to move forward successfully. The support I have announced today in respect of a grant of £88,600 over the next twelve months will allow Wales YFC to build internal capacity and develop a sound five-year business plan that will give the organisation both a clear direction and a sustainable future.”