Welcome to Wales - Meet the family - Visit the farm - John's day - Problems! - Solutions? - The future

Meet the family

John Lougher and his family live in South Wales, near Bridgend. The family farm is called Ty Tanglwyst ('house of St Tanglwyst').

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		Name: John Lougher Occupation: Dairy farmer John was born on the farm, which belonged to his grandfather. The Lougher family has lived in this area for generations.
		Name: Liz Lougher Occupation: Teacher Liz comes from a local farming family. She works as a teacher in nearby Porthcawl. It is her salary, and the income from the farm's holiday cottages, which support the family – John does not make a profit from his cows at the moment. Liz speaks both Welsh and English.
		Name: Richard Lougher Occupation: Semi-retired farmer Richard, John's father, used to run the farm, but now John has taken over the bulk of the work. Richard is hoping to have a hip-replacement operation soon.
		Name: Mary Lougher Occupation: Housework and administration John's mother, Mary, was born on the farm. She has worked to keep it going all her life.
		Name: Huw Lougher Age: 19 Student at Cardiff University Huw is studying product design. Although he enjoys life on the farm, he would like a career where he can earn some money. He helps out on the farm sometimes.
		Name: Rhys Lougher Age: 21 Student at Aberystwyth University Rhys would like to become a farmer. However he'll have to find another job for a while, because the farm does not make enough money to pay him a wage. At least he will be able to live in the area when he leaves university – he has converted part of the farmhouse into a flat. House prices are high in Bridgend, as they are in much of the UK.