Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and a vibrant rural economy in Wales for over a century since its formation in 1904. Today our work includes providing support for business, social welfare and education in rural communities, and the organisation and staging of our ever-popular Society events; the Spring Festival, the Summer Show and the Winter Fair.
Scholars Sponsored
Only most recent are listed.
- 2025
Sioned Davies
I grew up in mid-Wales as the 5th generation on our mixed sheep, beef, poultry, and arable farm, encompassing both upland and lowland terrain. Having studied Law at UCL and an MPhil at the University...
- 2024
Lucy George
I returned to my roots in South Wales to run the family farm a year or so after completing a BSc Business Management (Agri-Food) at RAU. The farm had always focused on soft fruit and ice cream...
- 2024
Gwion Parry
I grew up on family farm in the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales where along with my parents we farm a pedigree, performance recorded Stabiliser herd and a early lambing sheep flock. I studied Agriculture...
- 2022
Miranda Timmerman
Growing up surrounded by agriculture I have always been immersed in livestock businesses. Having graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in Veterinary - 2020
Edward Jones
I come from a farming family background and grew up on a beef and sheep farm on Anglesey, North Wales. Not only was I fortunate to grow up on a farm but also lucky to feast on unpasteurised milk, fruit and vegetables from the garden, and eggs from free roaming chickens. I’ve always had a passion for farming but also an interest in banking and finance. - 2017
Iwan Vaughan
Growing up on the family farm at Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant in Mid Wales, I always knew my future would be within the agricultural industry. The family runs a 200ha mixed farm, comprising of the dairy...