The annual general meeting of the Farmers’ Union of Wales Caernarfonshire county branch is set to explore the future of the red meat and dairy industry on Friday November 6.
The event will be held at the Nanhoron Hotel, Nefyn, and is due to start at 7.30pm.
FUW Caernarfon county executive officer Gwynedd Watkin said: “We look forward to welcoming South Caernarfon Creamery (SCC) managing director Alan Jones and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) chairman Dai Davies to give presentations on what their establishments have been doing and what they intend to do in the future in order to promote the dairy and red meat sector.
“These are interesting times for the agricultural industry. The red meat sector has suffered with poor farmgate prices all year and we are interested to hear how HCC are dealing with this on behalf of Welsh beef and lamb producers. And we are of course keen to hear what action has been taken to reduce the unfair way in which a large proportion of Welsh farmers levy payments go over the border to England for lambs which have been born and raised in Wales.
“As for the dairy industry, which has also been pummelled with low prices, market volatility and found itself in a perfect storm once again, we look to processors such as SCC to discuss their development plans for the future. Only recently we have heard that market volatility is not a UK or EU problem but that it’s a global problem and a trend we will continue to see and I am sure our members will be most keen to hear how Wales’ oldest and largest dairy co-operative which has been farmer-owned since 1938, is going to secure its presence on the dairy market.”
The union thanks HSBC for kindly sponsoring the event and looks forward to welcoming senior agriculture manager at HSBC Bryn Edmunds to the event.
“The evening will be an opportunity for members to listen to the views of Alan Jones and Dai Davies on the future of the industry and of course ask pertinent questions. Members will also have the opportunity to raise any other matters,” added Gwynedd Watkin.
Those wishing to attend need to book their space by contacting the county office on 01286 672541 by Wednesday November 4. Light refreshments will be provided at the end.