This year's Royal Welsh Grassland Event is returning to its roots, heading back to Brecknock where the first event was launched during the county's Royal Welsh feature county year in 2012.
The event is set to take place on Friday 12 June at Cwmbrynich Farm, Sennybridge, the family home of this year's Royal Welsh Show President, Gethin Havard.
The 2026 event is designed to equip visitors with practical techniques and forward-thinking ideas that add real value to farm businesses, while inspiring the next generation to help shape a more sustainable future for Welsh farming. It will spotlight fresh thinking on improving efficiency within well-managed systems, alongside a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
The event will include live silage making demonstrations across a designated 60-acre area of newly reseeded grassland, sown using both conventional and direct drilling techniques.
The event will also include grassland plot demonstration areas, where leading seed breeders will present the latest and emerging varieties of grasses, clovers and herbs.
Alongside this will be a soil structure and soil health clinic, demonstrations of autonomous (manless) tractors, an inter-college competition, and the latest guidance on effective and sustainable grassland weed control.
A dedicated trade stand field will host strong support from both local and national exhibitors. Visitors will also be able to explore a display of classic and vintage machinery.
There will also be three speaker forums exploring key themes including technology, innovation, sustainability and the future of farming, featuring insights from leading industry experts and organisations such as UK Agri-Tech Centre, Tesco, Kepak, Welsh Water and Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority.
One of the highlights of the day will be the popular trailer tour, offering visitors the chance to see the farm's highly regarded herd of suckler cows and Charolais-cross calves, alongside its renowned flock of Brecknock Hill Cheviot sheep. The tour will also demonstrate how modern innovations – such as virtual fencing, drone technology and targeted herbicide application – are being integrated into practical grassland and livestock management.
Gareth Davies, President of the 2026 Royal Welsh Grassland Event, said:
“We're delighted to be bringing the Royal Welsh Grassland Event back to Brecknock, where it all began back in 2012. The event is a fantastic opportunity for farmers, industry professionals and young people to come together, share ideas and see the latest innovations in grassland management and sustainable farming in action. We're looking forward to welcoming visitors from across the country for what promises to be an informative and enjoyable day.”
Visitors can pre-book tickets for a discounted rate here: https://rwas.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/GrasslandEvent. Tickets will also be available to buy on the day.
