During a recent meeting of the Farmers' Union of Wales Milk and Dairy Produce Committee, delegates felt that the Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2023 would bolster the good practice many milk purchasing businesses in Wales and across the United Kingdom have developed and acted upon since the introduction of the Voluntary Dairy Code in 2012.

Brian Walters, acting Milk and Dairy Produce Committee Chair said: "It’s welcome news to see these regulations being put in place in order to stamp out rogue milk purchasing businesses from abusing their position and exploiting dairy farmers with underhanded business decisions and contractual loopholes.

The Anglesey branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is looking forward to a busy Anglesey Agricultural Show, which is held on Tuesday 15 August and Wednesday 16 August.

Those visiting the Union stand can look forward to cooking demonstrations from local Chef Mel Thomas, using fresh local produce and 'Damara Mon' lamb.  There will also be some 'fat tail' Damara sheep on the FUW stand for all to see. Further details on this venture can be found here:  https://www.damaramon.com/  

The Rural Crime Team will be present on both days - promoting the 'We don't buy crime' campaign and are on hand to discuss any issues members have.Pennant Finance will also present for both days and are ready to help members with any questions they might have. 

The Pembrokeshire team of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is looking forward to a busy county show, which is being held on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 August 2023.

The main focus for the team this year is farm safety and many activities have been planned for the show, including a children’s area where there will be an opportunity for those 11 years of age and under to enter our health and safety competition to win Polly, our cuddly pig.

There will also be an opportunity for members to find out more about the latest scheme updates and to sign up to the counties  200 Plus Club, to win one of their quarterly cash prizes of £60, £30 or £20 for just £5 per year!

The Glamorgan team of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is looking forward to a busy Vale Show on Wednesday 9 August. 

The Vale show is always held on a Wednesday in August,and regularly attracts over 20,000 people from various backgrounds. The Show has grown considerably over the years and is now the largest one day event in the Vale of Glamorgan.  

Alongside the livestock and horse showing, there are more than 200 Trade Stands on the field showcasing the wide reach of agriculture and farming. The FUW is proud to support the event and highlight to members, the public visiting the show and politicians why farming matters more than ever and what must be achieved if there are to be thriving, sustainable, family farms in Wales.