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Big events provide much to think about for the year ahead

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CEREDIGION’S EIRY WILIAMS AWARDED RWAS 2026 OXFORD FARMING CONFERENCE BURSARY

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society is pleased to announce Eiry Williams as the winner of its 2026 Oxford Farming Conference Bursary, an annual award designed to support the next generation of leaders within the agricultural industry. Each year, the Society offers a bursary to enable a young person to attend the prestigious Oxford Farming Conference, held annually in early January. To qualify, candidates must be aged between 21 and 35, have lived within the areas served by the RWAS County Advisory Committees for at least five years, and be working within a land-based industry. The successful applicant will also be invited to write an article for the 2026 Society Journal, reflecting on their experience.

The OFC 2026 Conference, themed “Growing Resilience”, will take place from 7-9 January 2026. The event has long been recognised as one of the industry’s most influential platforms, bringing together farmers, politicians, scientists and rural professionals to debate key issues and explore the future of agriculture. Next year’s programme will celebrate the sector’s adaptability, highlight opportunities for current and future generations, and reflect on the legacy passed down through years of innovation and stewardship.