Wales YFC News

Wales YFC is delighted to announce that ABP will be the main sponsor of the Wales YFC Baby Beef Competition at the Welsh Winter Fair 2026.

The competition provides young farmers from across Wales with the opportunity to showcase the dedication, livestock skills and stockmanship required to rear and present high-quality beef cattle.

For the 2026 competition, Wales YFC is also pleased to introduce a new Native Heifer and Native Steer Class, creating additional opportunities for members to exhibit quality native-bred cattle and celebrate the strength of traditional British beef breeds.

Wales YFC is grateful to ABP for its support of this valued competition. The sponsorship demonstrates ABP’s continued commitment to young people in agriculture and helps ensure members can gain practical experience, build confidence and develop industry-leading skills.

The Baby Beef Competition will take place during the Royal Welsh Winter Fair with the cattle being shown on Tuesday 1 December 2026 at approximately 8am, bringing together competitors, supporters and industry representatives from across Wales to celebrate the achievements of young farmers and the future of Welsh beef production.

Wil Worthington, Wales YFC Rural Affairs Chair, said:

“We are thrilled to welcome ABP as sponsor of the Wales YFC Baby Beef Competition. Their support will help us continue providing valuable opportunities for young people to develop their livestock knowledge, showcase their abilities and build connections with the wider agricultural industry.”