It is the latest in a long line of Welsh bodies facing questions about their governance and culture, following recent high-profile scandals at the Welsh Rugby Union, Welsh-language broadcaster S4C, and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Despite Hybu Cig Cymru saying they would “take action” to resolve the issue, BBC Wales understands those actions were not shared with staff, with some feeling the matter had not been dealt with appropriately.
Phil Stocker, chief executive of the National Sheep Association said: “I’m hearing all sorts of stories and allegations coming from Hybu Cig Cymru, and I’m concerned as to how levy-payers’ money is being used, and whether all this leads to HCC taking its eye off the ball.”
In a statement, Hybu Cig Cymru said it “must advise that it would not be proper for any HR matters to be discussed in public on the basis of anonymous sources”.
“Publication of such information will place Hybu Cig Cymru… at significant reputational risk,” it added.
“We do not comment on internal staff matters and therefore no further information will be provided.”