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FUW Marketing and Membership Manager Teleri Fielden[/caption]
A busy weekend of promoting why #FarmingMatters and highlighting the dangers dogs pose to livestock is awaiting the Farmers’ Union of Wales at this year’s Royal Welsh Spring Festival (20-21 May).
The FUW stand in the Glamorgan Hall will be a hive of activity and members are invited to join Union staff for discussions on farming matters, enter the FUW’s Summer Sheep Hamper competition, worth £150, and pick up their FUW-Farmers Guardian ‘Take the Lead’ gatepost sign.
Speaking ahead of the event, FUW Marketing and Membership Manager Teleri Fielden said: “We look forward to welcoming our members to the FUW stand, where we will be highlighting why #FarmingMatters and where we will also put the spotlight on the escalating issue of livestock worrying and how much of a problem this is for our members and farmers across the country.”
The FUW has long stressed that in order to protect farm businesses from severe financial and emotional stress, it is imperative that improved public awareness is coupled with central recording of incidences, tighter regulation and better enforcement.
“We are therefore handing out new gatepost signs so that our members can respectfully remind those walking their dogs in the countryside to keep them on a lead whilst they enjoy the beautiful scenery. We are looking forward to seeing many of you over the weekend and hope you can join us for a cup of tea and chats about farming matters,” added Teleri.
Members of the Union are also invited to pick up their copy of the FUW’s General Election Manifesto highlights, which outlines the Union’s key asks of the next UK Government.