Daloni Metcalfe is a Welsh television and radio presenter (born 9 February 1968), currently presenting the Ffermio and Fferm Ffactor[1] series on S4C.
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| Born | February 9, 1968 |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Education | University of Wales Aberystwyth |
| Occupation(s) | Television and radio presenter |
| Years active | 1989 – present |
Early life
editDaloni's family were farmers breeding cattle and sheep on a small holding in the parish of Llanrhychwyn in the Conwy Valley.[2] In her youth, she was a member of Llanrwst Young Farmers' Club. She graduated from the University of Wales Aberystwyth.
Broadcasting career
editDaloni's first job with BBC Wales, in 1989, saw her in Dyffryn Conwy presenting at the National Eisteddfod. She expanded into other areas including presenting for Heno and Wedi 7 and presenting the news for S4C, for whom she also annually presents the Royal Welsh Show. She joined the Ffermio team in January 2005,[3] and began presenting a new series - Fferm Ffactor in 2009.
Personal life
editDaloni farms with her husband Wil and their five children[4] in Tudweiliog on the Llyn Peninsula where they breed sheep and commercial cattle. Daloni herself has recently begun breeding Aberdeen Angus calves.
References
edit- ^ Pwy yw ffermwr gorau Cymru? Archived 2012-09-29 at the Wayback Machine Daily Post North Wales
- ^ Ffermio is a 27/7 business for Daloni Metcalfe Archived 2012-09-29 at the Wayback Machine Daily Post North Wales
- ^ No dull days for Daloni Archived 2012-09-29 at the Wayback Machine Daily Post North Wales
- ^ Busy Daloni ready for Ffermio return Archived 2012-09-29 at the Wayback Machine Daily Post North Wales