Sheep industry faces meltdown

The body promoting Welsh meat claims half the sheep industry in Wales could be "wiped out" within two years.

Meat Promotion Wales (Hybu Cig Cymru) chairman Rees Roberts wants supermarkets to pay producers more.

Speaking at the first day of the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Llanelwedd, Powys, Mr Roberts said farmers would face an "economic meltdown".

The British Retail Consortium, which represents supermarkets, said it was a huge supporter of the industry.

"Make no mistake - the industry in Wales is in crisis and the whole of the traditional Welsh rural way of life is now under threat," said Mr Roberts.