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Phillip Jones has run his family farm for the past 40 years in Lan, Carmarthenshire.

Here he gained experience of running and managing a beef farm whilst attending Pibwrlwyd Agricultural College.

Lan is a Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) and Farming Connect demo farm. It frequently hosts farm walks for various farming groups. Also “Future Vets”, organised by the Agricultural Research Centre at Coleg Sir Gâr, on behalf of the Royal Veterinary College. 

Phillip has previously undertaken part-time lecturing at Coleg Sir Gâr. He has participated as a guest speaker at numerous events. These include farmer group meetings and educational events at schools and colleges across Wales.

In 2014, Phillip received the Farmers Weekly “Beef Farmer of the Year” Award. He was also elected as a “Fellow of Royal Agricultural Societies” (FRAgS) in 2024.

This was in recognition of outstanding service and achievement within the agricultural industry, progressing from his Associateship awarded in 2017.
Phillip is also a fluent Welsh speaker.