Mentro Ceredigion: Innovation in Agriculture
This weekend offered two days full of experiences in the media world. The training varied from scriptwriting and filming to presenting and editing content – all of which focused on broadcasting from the agricultural world. Nine enthusiastic individuals were chosen to be part of the weekend with the hope of fuelling their ambition and passion to pursue a professional career in the sector in the future. More information about the individuals can be found below!
Here’s a taste of the ‘Arloesi mewn Amaeth’ weekend ...
The enterprising individuals who were part of the ‘Arloesi mewn Amaeth’ programme were ...
Elen Beynon
Cliciwch yma
“I have an agricultural background, and also an interest in different types of media. I had work experience with Atebol through Llwyddo’n Lleol’s Gyrfaol initiative.”
Owain Swinden
Cliciwch yma
“I want to expand my experience of the agricultural world and it’ll be a good way to meet and talk to new people who are interested in agriculture. It’ll also be a great opportunity before I start a course at an agricultural college.”
Gwenno Roberts
Cliciwch yma
“As a farm girl originally from a rural community, I am very interested in this opportunity. The opportunity combines my interest in agriculture and media.”
Rhodri Jenkins
Cliciwch yma
“I would like to develop skills in media, as I’m thinking of following such a course at university after I’ve finished sixth form, and I hope to have a career in the field in the future. I’ve chosen ‘media studies’ as one of my subjects in sixth form.”
Cari Davies
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“If I was lucky enough to get a place this weekend and work with experts in both the media and agri worlds, I believe this will further expand my understanding of this sector.”
Awen Davies
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“The course will show how it would be possible for me to combine two things that are close to my heart, namely communicating in Welsh and agriculture. I like writing and it’ll be a very interesting experience to see how to go about scripting agricultural programmes.”
Sara Davies
Cliciwch yma
“I have a keen interest in agriculture and I believe this will give me the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the agricultural sector. It’ll prepare me for the world of work in the agri sector and give me more of an idea of what’s out there for us farmers.”
Megan Lloyd
Cliciwch yma
“I am a farm girl with a keen interest in agriculture and I would like to work within the industry. But I would also like to see if there are opportunities available to me other than working at home on the farm. To have this opportunity and learn from Meinir and Gary Howells would be great.”
Elan Evans
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“I’d love to develop media skills within agriculture. It’ll also help me when I attend university to study agriculture.”