The Meirionnydd branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is looking forward to a busy day at the County Show (Wednesday, 24 August), which will be held at the Rhug Estate, Corwen.
Union officials will welcome Liz Saville Roberts MP and Dafydd Elis Thomas AM to a panel discussion on farm policy and funding post Brexit at the FUW stand, which will commence at 2pm.
FUW Meirionnydd County Executive Officer Huw Jones said: “ We look forward to discussing #FarmingMatters at the stand with our members and elected politicians and extend a warm welcome for members, guests and friends of the FUW as in previous years to join us on the day. Union officials and staff, as well as FUW Insurance Services Ltd. will be on hand to answer questions our members may have. The County Branch is also extremely grateful once again to the ladies section in the Penllyn and Edeyrnion areas for taking responsibility for the refreshments on the stand.”
In addition, joining the FUW on the day are FWAG director Dr Glenda Thomas between 11am to 12noon, Farming Connect Meirionnydd Development Officer Eryl P Roberts will be present between 12noon and 1pm, Upper Dee Catchment Advisor for the Welsh Dee Trust David Prysor Jones will be available at the Union stand from 12noon - 1pm to answer any questions members may have and Nichola Taylor, Senior Environment Officer (Agriculture) from Natural Resources Wales will be present throughout the day to provide assistance and advice for Agriculture Waste Exemption forms.
“We also look forward to welcoming the newly elected North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones to the FUW stand, as he joins us between 1pm – 2pm,” added Huw Jones.