The Caernarfonshire branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales will be hosting their annual dinner on Friday, November 25, at the Nanhoron Hotel, Nefyn.

The event will commence at 7.30pm and guests can look forward to entertainment by Hogia’r Bonc after dinner.

FUW Caernarfonshire County Chairman, Tudur Parry, said: “ A warm welcome will be extended to all our members and I hope that many of you can join us for our annual dinner, which was a roaring success last year. It promises to be a great evening and we will also be holding a raffle to raise money for the President’s charity British Heart Foundation - Wales during the evening.”

Those wishing to attend should phone the county office on 01286 672541.

[caption id="attachment_7260" align="alignleft" width="300"] Glyn and Carol Davies raised £1,925.00 through their 40th wedding anniversary for BHF Cymru.[/caption]

Farmers’ Union of Wales Gwent County Executive Officer, Glyn Davies and his wife Carol, recently celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary and raised  £1,925.00 in the process for British Heart Foundation Cymru.

The couple celebrated with friends and family at Church Farm, Mynyddislwyn, home of FUW members Steve and Joy Powell.

In place of cards or presents, Glyn and Carol asked for donations to be made to BHF Cymru and all bar profits from the night were also donated to the charity.

Glyn Davies said: “I am sure everyone knows someone who has been affected by heart problems and it is pleasing to contribute to the efforts of the British Heart Foundation in fighting heart disease. Carol and myself would like to thank all those who donated to the event in support of BHF Cymru and for joining us in celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary.”

[caption id="attachment_7261" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The ladies from the Gwent office joined Glyn Davies for the 40th wedding anniversary celebrations at Church Farm.[/caption]

The Anglesey branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales held a successful meeting with local AM Nathan Gill, discussing #FarmingMatters of concern at the Bull Hotel, Llangefni.

Funding for agriculture post-Brexit was top of the agenda and Union officials also discussed the importance of local procurement.

Heidi Williams, the County Executive Officer for Anglesey, said: “I would like to thank Nathan Gill for meeting with us to discuss farming matters.

“We made it very clear that we need precise Brexit planning and that Welsh agriculture needs to be on top of the agenda for the Welsh Government.

“There is no doubt that Welsh farmers need at least the same level of support after we make an exit from EU that they receive now – especially if we want to guarantee a level playing field.”

Talking about the issue of local procurement, Mrs Williams added: “The issue of local procurement was also raised with Mr Gill and we took the opportunity to raise the point that it is important to recognise that local procurement represents an investment in Welsh businesses and raises the profile of Welsh produce in the eyes of consumers.

“And of course, if we have those local procurement policies in place and trade deals that suit us, we can encourage the creation of new companies and cooperatives, which of course will bring many benefits with them such as local employment and redressing imbalances that currently exist throughout the supply chain.”

Also attending the meeting was Gwynedd Evans of Emyr Evans a’i Gwmni, one of North Wales’s largest stockist of tractors and machinery.  The company, which employs 30 staff, joined the FUW in voicing concerns about future trade deals with Europe.

The Denbighshire branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales held its annual general meeting on Monday, November 14, to discuss issues of concern and #FarmingMatters with members in the county.

The meeting was held at the Brookhouse Mill, Ruthin Road, Denbigh and was well attended by members.

Guest speakers on the night included HSBC North Wales Agriculture Director Bryn Edmunds, FUW Head of Policy Dr Nick Fenwick, and Dan Joyce and Andrew Reece-Jones of Ifor Williams Trailers.

Messrs Joyce and Reece-Jones gave a presentation on the history and present work of the company, which is still based in the original area of Cynwyd near Corwen and employs up to 500 people.

HSBC North Wales Agriculture Director Bryn Edmunds explained how  Brexit may influence financial aspects of the farming industry in future, making references to trade tariffs and the exchange rate of the dollar and the Euro.

FUW Head of Policy Dr Nick Fenwick gave a report on how important it was to ensure that farmers in Wales were given the best possible deal following Brexit.

Dr Fenwick said: “There were numerous questions from members with a not surprising emphasis on the implications of Brexit.

“It was very useful to hear views from the rural banking sector and a company which imports raw materials and also exports its products all over the world and is therefore significantly affected by exchange rates and trade tariffs.”

FUW Denbigh and Flint County Executive Officer Assistant Gwennan Williams, said: “I would like to thank our panel speakers for joining us for the Denbighshire annual general meeting and of course our members for attending.

“Members discussed various issues and #FarmingMatters, including the effect Brexit has had on the agricultural industry and agricultural policy issues in general with the speakers. In addition we heard about the success of Ifor Williams Trailers Company. The presentations were followed by a question and answer session, which we really enjoyed.”