Children’s knowledge on the role of bees in agricultural production will be tested on the Farmers’ Union of Wales stand at next week’s three-day Pembrokeshire county show (August 14-16).
Youngsters will be encouraged to take part in a quiz on the stand based on facts about the role of bees in agricultural production and the union hopes to resolve some of the negative perceptions surrounding farming and its impact on the bee population.
Visitors to the stand will also have the opportunity to see all the entries received by the union’s county branch for its schools photographic competition. The winners, runners-up and their respective schools will be presented with their prizes at noon on Wednesday (August 15).
The county branch’s 2013 charity calendar will be officially launched at the same time as the competition winners receive their prizes and the calendars will be on sale at £5 each with all proceeds raised going to this year’s FUW charity Cancer Research Wales.
Environment Agency Wales staff will be on the stand every day between 10am and 2pm to provide advice to farmers on a wide range of issues from the benefits of soil testing to the construction of new slurry stores.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s rural development team will be represented at the stand promoting various initiatives available for Carmarthenshire-based farmers.
Davis Meade Property Consultants and E-ON will offer advice on a variety of issues including rent reviews, compensation claims, on-farm renewable energy options and providing information about an energy cost savings initiative for FUW members.
“The union is also looking forward to meetings local AMs and MPs during the show to raise issues of local concern including the proposed referendum on staying in Europe and the potential impact on agriculture, TB and milk prices,” said the union’s Pembrokeshire county executive officer Rebecca Voyle.