Nigel Owens joins farmers to protest against Welsh Government’s new sustainable farming scheme

Nigel Owens has told crowds gathered for the Welsh farming protest that he was prouder to speak at the event than he was to referee the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The international rugby union referee and professional farmer said it was “an honour” to be addressing the 8,000-person strong demonstration outside the Senedd in Cardiff amid Welsh Government plans for a new sustainable farming scheme. He said: “In 2015, I was very privileged to referee the World Cup final in Twickenham - the proudest moment of my career. Read more here: #1709128331200 #wales #farmers #protest Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: