“What will sustain our family farms in the future” - FUW Meirionnydd AGM set to answer questions on industry future

“What will sustain our family farms in the future” - FUW Meirionnydd AGM set to answer questions on industry future: meeting graphicThe Meirionnydd Branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is putting the spotlight on the future at its annual general meeting which will be held by Zoom on Friday 28 January at 7.30pm.

The theme for this year’s event is “What will sustain our family farms in the future”and guest speakers addressing the challenging question are James Owen, Deputy Director, Land Management Reform, Welsh Government and Dr Prysor Williams, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management, School of Natural Sciences, Bangor University.

FUW Meirionnydd County Executive Officer Huw Jones said:

“The meeting is held at a time when significant and very important change is coming to the agricultural industry, and many farmers want to know what lies ahead.

FUW Brecon and Radnor farmhouse breakfast makes for a great start to the day

A traditional cooked breakfast is one of the best ways to highlight the quality of Welsh farm produce and it is a great opportunity to talk and share your thoughts before starting the day.

To promote the health benefits and enjoy the outstanding food our farmers produce every day, as well as getting farmers round the table for a chat, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) Brecon and Radnor team is hosting a farmhouse breakfast in aid of the FUW’s Farmhouse Breakfast Week.

The event is held at the FUW Pavilion on the Royal Welsh Showground on Monday 24 January at 9am and is open to all. Though there is no charge for the breakfast,  any donations will be in aid of the mental health charity, the DPJ Foundation.

FUW Caernarfonshire farmhouse breakfast events make for a great start to the day

A traditional cooked breakfast is one of the best ways to highlight the quality of Welsh farm produce and it is a great opportunity to talk and share your thoughts before starting the day.

In order to promote the health benefits and enjoy a delicious meal, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) Caernarfonshire team is once again hosting a series of farmhouse breakfasts.

Rising energy prices are not sustainable, says FUW’s Milk and Dairy Produce Committee

The Farmers’ Union of Wales’ Milk and Dairy produce Committee has warned that rising energy prices are not sustainable for the sector.

The warning comes after reports from dairy farmers of energy costs rising by up to £1000 a month, with costs expected to increase further.

Responding to the crisis, FUW Milk and Dairy Produce Committee Chairman Dai Davies said: “The farming sector in general is already under huge pressure. The increase in energy prices, which in some cases have been reported to be an extra £1000 a month for dairy businesses, is a blow for all in the industry.”

Remember your goat and sheep inventory, FUW reminds farmers

Remember your goat and sheep inventory, FUW reminds farmers: farm 1Farmers across Wales, who keep sheep and goats, are being reminded by the Farmers’ Union of Wales to submit their annual inventory by 1 February 2022.

The inventory needs to list the number of sheep and/or goats that were owned on each holding (CPH) on 1 January 2022.

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