The Farmers’ Union of Wales Meirionnydd branch has donated the Chair for the County YFC Eisteddfod, which is to be held at Ysgol Y Gader, Dolgellau on Saturday November 4.

The Chair has been designed and crafted by young farmer Aled Davies of Cae Du, Rhoslefain, near Tywyn, whose family have a strong association with the FUW.

He was commissioned by the county branch to carry out the work in the Spring of 2017 and has produced several Eisteddfodau Chairs in the past. He has also designed and created several lecterns for local schools in the area.

After leaving secondary school, Aled attended Glynllifon Agricultural College and thereafter completed a two year carpentry course at Coleg Aberteifi.

He now works the majority of the time on an arable farm near Cambridge, whilst also doing contracting work at home and assisting on the beef and sheep family farm.

FUW Meirionnydd CEO Huw Jones said: “The County branch is very pleased of this opportunity to provide the sponsorship and is also very grateful to the Penllyn and Edeyrnion ladies’ section of the Union for their generous donation to this sponsorship. The winner will be announced at approximately 8pm on Saturday evening.”

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has today announced its support for Alzheimer’s Society Cymru and The Farming Community Network (FCN) as its next Presidential charitable causes.

Making the announcement, FUW President Glyn Roberts said: “We discussed our next Presidential charity with members and staff of the Union across Wales and two causes stood out above everything else.

“Dementia is a growing health problem - 1 in 6 people over the age of 80 have dementia, and there are 850,000 people with dementia in the UK.

“With an anticipated increase in the number of cases of 156 per cent between now and 2051, it equates to two million people, and the burden will fall on rural areas where there are significantly higher proportions of elderly people. So this not something that we can ignore and more research is desperately needed.

The future of the farming sector and how it can develop in future, will be hotly discussed at the Farmers’ Union of Wales Ceredigion county branch conference.

The event is held on Tuesday, November 14, at Lampeter Rugby Club and will start at 7.30pm.

Those attending can look forward to hearing from Kevin Roberts, Chairman of Hybu Cig Cymru, Dr. Nerys Llewelyn Jones from Agri Advisors Solicitors, Dr. William Stiles from IBERS and Gwyn Jones AHDB Dairy Board Chair.

FUW Ceredigion CEO Mared Jones said: “This promises to be a great evening, where we will discuss the most important #FarmingMatters, such as the future of the agricultural industry in light of Brexit. Everyone is welcome and I look forward to seeing many of you there.”

For further information and to confirm your place for catering arrangements please contact the FUW Ceredigion office on 01570 424515.

The Denbigh branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is holding its AGM to discuss farming matters on Monday 13 November.

The event is held at Llysfasi college, Ruthin Road,Llysfasi, LL15 2LB and will start 7.30pm.

Speaking on the night are Hybu Cig Cymru Industry Development Manager John Richards, Coleg Cambria Llysfasi Farm Manager Dewi Jones  and Dunn & Ellis Accountants Director Sion E Roberts .

FUW Denbigh and Flint CEO Mari Dafydd Jones said: “I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone who thinks that farming matters.

“We will be discussing a variety of topics such as the £1.5 million fund that HCC has received to support exports and will also hear about the structure and day to day running of Coleg Cambria and any new projects that are on the horizon at Llysfasi Farm. Tips on general accounting and tax is provided by Sion E Roberts.

“I hope that as many members as possible will attend this very interesting meeting and we look forward to welcoming you on the night.”

The Caernarfonshire branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is holding its annual general meeting on Friday, November 10, to discuss issues of concern and #FarmingMatters with members in the county.

The meeting will be held at the Nanhoron Hotel, Nefyn, and is due to start at 7.30pm.

Guest speakers on the night are HSBC North Wales Agriculture Director Bryn Edmunds, FUW Head of Policy Dr. Nick Fenwick, the local Assembly Member Dafydd Elis Tomos and Wyn Williams of Dunbia.

FUW Caernarfonshire County Chairman Tudur Parry said: “Members will be able to discuss various issues and #FarmingMatters, including the effect Brexit has had on the agricultural industry and agricultural policy issues in general with the speakers. The presentations will be followed by a question and answer session.

“We hope that as many members as possible will attend this very interesting meeting and we look forward to welcoming you on the night.”

Following the introduction of new bovine TB regulations on the 1st of October this year, the Farmers’ Union of Wales has organised three bovine TB information workshops to help farmers understand what the new regulations mean for them.

FUW Senior Policy Officer Dr Hazel Wright said: “I would urge cattle farmers across Wales to attend these workshops, as APHA will be present to provide an update on the new rules and to discuss what these rules mean at the ground level.

“Regardless of what bovine TB risk area a farm is in,these changes are complex and can have significant implications for farm businesses. FUW members can use this opportunity to learn about the new rules and to ask APHA any questions they might have about how the rules will affect them.”

The roadshows are held on:

Monday, 6 November at FUW Pavilion, RWAS Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3NJ starting at 2pm.

Wednesday, 15 November at Nant-Y-Ffin Hotel & Motel, Llandissilio, Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire, SA66 7SU starting at 2pm.

Wednesday,22 November at Ruthin Farmers Auction Co Ltd, Vale of Clwyd Livestock Market, Parc Glasdir, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1PB starting at 2pm.

For more information please contact your local FUW county office.