The Pembrokeshire branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is taking a look back at the last sixty years of the union in the county at this year’s Pembrokeshire County show (August 18-20) and will also be asking consumers to support farmers by buying Welsh and British produce.
“During the three days of the show we will be meeting with both local and national politicians to discuss the current financial crisis hitting the industry together with other local issues,” said FUW Pembrokeshire county executive officer Rebecca Voyle.
“In addition, following on from discussions at the Royal Welsh Show with Ofcom, we will be undertaking a survey of farmers to establish the level of broadband and mobile phone coverage in the county and will be highlighting the “Take the Lead” campaign,” added Mrs Voyle.
Staff from Natural Resources Wales will be at the FUW stand every day of the show between 10am and 2pm to provide general advice and information on local nutrient management initiatives together with information on the ongoing review of NVZ areas.
Philip Meade, of Davis Meade Property Consultants, the union’s land agents, will be on the stand on the Wednesday of the show (August 19) to provide advice on a variety of issues ranging from rent reviews to compensation claims and renewable energy contracts. The RABI will also be on site in the afternoon between 2pm and 4pm to offer Christmas cards and 2016 calendars for sale with all of the proceeds going to the charity.
“Chris Coe, of the Farming Community Network (FCN), will also join us on the Wednesday (August 19) afternoon and all day on the Thursday (August 20) to provide information on what assistance they provide to the agricultural industry and details of how members of the rural community can become involved,” added Mrs Voyle.