The views and opinions of those attending the Denbigh & Flint County Show next week (August 16) will be sought on the reasons behind the reported decline in upland bird species across Wales.
Recent reports highlight dramatic declines in many iconic species such as the Curlew and Lapwing and the issue has prompted numerous Farmers’ Union of Wales members to raise their concerns directly with the union.
Visitors to the FUW stand will have the opportunity to complete a questionnaire on the topic which will feed into a forum the union’s Denbigh and Flintshire county branches will host in the autumn.
In addition, Environment Agency Wales staff will be on the stand throughout the day to promote their free soil testing scheme and to discuss other pertinent issues.
Davis Meade Property Consultants and E-ON representatives will also offer advice on a wide range of issues and provide information about an energy cost savings initiative for FUW members.
Visitors to the stand will be encouraged to take away letters of support for dairy producers which they can sign and hand in to their local retailer and dairy farmers will also be able to complete a “Commitment for Change” form supporting the proposal to set up a Dairy Producers Organisation.
FUW Denbigh and Flint county executive officer Rhys Roberts said: “We are also looking forward to welcoming local AMs and MPs to the stand to discuss topical issues such as milk prices and the CAP reform over a cup of tea.”