Bryony Gittins

Monmouthshire

Bryony Gittins farms 700 Texel X Lleyn and Aberfield sheep on 302 acres of Welsh countryside. Zoology graduate and former outdoor pursuits instructor Bryony returned to the family farm near Abergavenny in 2017 after a time working in London where she worked for a leading merchant bank and then Hay on Wye where she worked in outdoor education settings and in expedition leadership.

Determined to follow in her father’s footsteps as he relinquishes the responsibility and day-to-day work on the upland farm, Bryony is steadily building up her knowledge, experience and expertise in the farming industry and strives to improve her flock health, build business value and increase profitability.

She has expanded into various tourism diversification, is exploring renewable energy and environmental schemes and plans to develop her woodland which she hopes will lead to increased biodiversity along with providing an area for further diversification options.

Proud to be a female farmer, Bryony works hard to promote diversity in the industry and raise awareness of mental health in agriculture. “My ambition is to be a role model for others, providing support and demonstrating my contribution to the industry in hope to inspire and motivate others.”