VALE of Glamorgan farmer Richard Walker was elected as the new county chairman of the Glamorganshire branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales during its recent annual general meeting.
Mr Walker, 39, of Flaxland Farm, Llancarfan, runs the lowland family farm consisting of a mixed herd of Charolais cross Texel sheep and finishing cattle as well as being heavily involved with arable contracting in the area.
He has been Glamorgan YFC county chairman and is currently Maendy YFC vice president.
“I feel privileged to be taking over the reins from our highly respected outgoing chairman Glyn Jones and I am looking forward to all the challenges and opportunities that the role will bring over the next year,” said Mr Walker.
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INCOMING: Glyn Jones (right) congratulates Richard Walker on his election[/caption]