May 2026 | Hybu Cig Cymru/Meat Promotion Wales Scholarship By Ben James I've just returned from five days in Switzerland as part of my Hybu Cig Cymru/Meat Promotion Wales scholarship. I examined practical solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in pasture-based red meat production. Switzerland may not be the first country that comes to mind for beef farming, but what I found was a farming community doing some of the most innovative and honest work on climate and livesto

Ben will investigate practical ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Wales' pasture-based livestock systems. "The Welsh red meat sector is under increasing pressure to prove its environmental credentials," says Ben. "Greenhouse gas emissions are central to this conversation, and how we respond will define the future of our industry. If we get it right, we'll position our sector as part of the climate solution.” “Through my work, I experience firsthand the pride and