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. 

The Carmarthen team of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is looking forward to Llandeilo Show, which is held on Saturday 19 August. 

The local county show presents an excellent opportunity for members of the Union to discuss the most urgent farming matters with officials and also meet with their local elected politicians. 

FUW Carmarthenshire chair Ann Davies said: “Local shows, such as Llandeilo show, are incredibly valuable. Not just to our way of life and through providing an opportunity to catch up with friends, but also in highlighting why farming matters. 

“When we meet with our local politicians at the show, we will bring to their attention issues that affect the viability and sustainability of our family farms and I look forward to discussing not just the problems we face but also the solutions.” 

FUW and FUW Insurance Services staff look forward to welcoming members and customers to the stand.

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has described the on-going delay in post-Brexit border checks on food as baffling. The UK Government's apparent decision to continue to allow imports from the EU to circumvent checks is a blow for many UK producers, and an own goal in terms of the UK’s negotiating position over improvements that would help UK exporters.

While thorough checks have been in place for UK food exports to the EU since 1 January 2021, equivalent checks on food products imported from the EU were due to be introduced from 1 April 2021 following a transition period to allow importers to adjust to the UK’s departure from the EU Single Market. 

It has been reported that there is concern that the extra checks on imported goods will push up prices and fuel inflation.

A new collaboration could see wellness hubs being set up in football clubs across rural Wales, to help those living in farming communities with their mental health.

In a special seminar arranged by the Farmers’ Union of Wales at the FUW pavilion at the Royal Welsh Showground, Noel Mooney, CEO of the Football Association of Wales, said that the association wants to utilise the network of football clubs across Wales to ensure that the mental health of those who feel isolated is supported.

The Farmers’ Union of Wales is looking forward to a busy week at the National Eisteddfod in Boduan and has a full programme of events planned for those visiting.

FUW Caernarfonshire Senior County Executive Officer Gwynedd Watkin, said: “Without a doubt, the highlight of the week will be presenting the Crown on behalf of the FUW. It is a very beautiful Crown, designed and made by Elin Mair Roberts, a young jeweller who trades under the title Janglerins from Y Ffor, not far from the Eisteddfod Maes.”