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Discussing #FarmingMatters with Waitrose representatives Heather Jenkins, Duncan Sinclair, Liz Reese and Stephen Lloyd were FUW Montgomeryshire County Chairman Mark William, FUW Senior Policy Officer Dr Hazel Wright, FUW Policy Officer Charlotte Priddy and FUW Vice President Eifion Huws.[/caption]
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has met up with retailer Waitrose at the Royal Welsh Show today (Monday 18 July), to discuss farming matters.
The positive discussion focused on Waitrose’s commitment to continue supporting UK producers once the UK has made an exit from the European Union.
“We were pleased to hear that Waitrose will continue to support Welsh and UK food producers, and we will be highlighting the importance of the family farm during meetings with other retailers throughout the show,” said FUW Senior Policy Officer, Dr Hazel Wright.
“Our family farms are the cornerstone of the wider rural economy.
“Farming matters to our economy, food security, supply chains and culture. We must ensure that politicians and those who work directly and indirectly with the industry are aware of this importance.”