STOCK PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

2024 – ARON DAFYDD

Gwarffynnon Farm is home to 130 Holstein pedigree cattle. Aron returned to Gwarffynnon Farm 5 years ago after studying Agriculture at Aberystwyth University. Aron is now in charge of the farm’s daily activities including the milking and daily work to plan the cows’ diet. In 2020 the Ormond herd won the title of master breeder. Being as close as possible to being self-sufficient is a big emphasis for Gwarffynnon Farm. The farm already produces green energy with a windmill, solar panels and an air source heat pump system. Aron and his Dad Dai have seen an economic benefit to this as well as creating a climate friendly farm without sacrificing the standard of produce. In 2020 Aron identified the need for high quality local produce and created a dedicated pasteurisation unit on the farm to process milk and then sell it locally in the centre of Lampeter and Llwyncelyn through a self-service machine.