Category: Scholarship

HCC Scholarship 2025 winner, Ben Lloyd James has completed his study and presented his findings in a report, entitled ‘From Knowledge to Action: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Pasture-Based Beef and Sheep Systems.’ Ben set out to identify practical, farm-ready solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and investigated how other countries are closing the gap … Continued

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced an enhanced scholarship programme at the Royal Welsh Show today (Wednesday 22 July 2026), with successful applicants now able to apply for up to £5,000 towards a red meat-related study tour of their choice. An application window opens today and will remain open until 31 … Continued

Eight successful candidates have been selected as members of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) exclusive Meat Minds programme for 2025-2026. Meeting for the first time at the Royal Welsh Show, the group is the second intake for the programme which aims to connect young individuals working across the red meat supply chain. … Continued

A new entrant into the farming sector and agricultural consultant from Ceredigion has been announced as Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Scholar for 2025. Ben Lloyd James from Abermeurig, Lampeter has been awarded the Scholarship to investigate practical solutions for reducing GHG emissions in pasture-based livestock systems in Wales. He said: “The Welsh … Continued

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is pleased to launch its annual Scholarship opportunity today (09 April) and invites applications from individuals within the industry. The scholarship of up to £4,000 is a chance to explore the world and its varying red meat production or processing systems. Applications are welcomed from individuals working … Continued