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.”