The Ceredigion branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is holding a special meeting to provide members and friends of the union with an opportunity to quiz general election candidates in the county.
The event will take place on Thursday April 9 commencing at 7.30pm at Aberaeron Rugby Club and has been jointly organised with Wynnstay plc and the CLA.
“This will be the largest and most comprehensive agricultural hustings in Ceredigion and all are welcome to hear the candidates’ debate the future of our industry. It promises to be a lively event and we are delighted to have joined forces with other sectors of the agricultural industry in order to create an overarching agricultural hustings event for all Ceredigion farmers,” said FUW Ceredigion county executive officer Caryl Wyn-Jones.
Candidates confirmed to attend the general election hustings are Plaid Cymru candidate Mike Parker, Labour party candidate Huw Thomas, Liberal Democrat candidate Mark Williams, Green Party candidate Daniel Thompson and UKIP candidate Gethin James.
“The implications of decisions made in Westminster have a significant effect on the day-to-day working of farmers and landowners and even though many of the rules and regulations stem from the European Parliament, the UK as a member-state has an essential role to play around that table.
“It is essential for farmers and landowners to have the opportunity to question and query party candidates as well as hearing their views on the future of rural Wales. The meeting will be chaired by local Independent councillor and farmer Gareth Lloyd of Clettwr Farm, Talgarreg, and we would like to extend a warm welcome to all those able to take an hour away from the lambing and calving to join us for this important event,” added Miss Wyn-Jones.