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.