Concerns regarding the Welsh Government’s ‘Taking Forward Wales Sustainable Management of Natural Resources’ consultation were the focus of recent discussions between Farmers’ Union of Wales County Executive Officer Gwynedd Watkin and Arfon AM Sian Gwenllian, who is also a member of the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee.

by Huw Jones, FUW Meirionnydd county executive officer

I was thrilled and honoured to be part of the official re-opening of Yr Ysgwrn at the beginning of September, and also to have the chance of chatting for a while with Gerald Williams (Hedd Wyn’s nephew).
For some time now, the new look farmhouse and the outbuildings in Trawsfynydd has been open to the public following recovery of the site through careful conservation and development. 

On World Mental Health day, farmers across Wales are being reminded that ‘it’s ok to say’ and the Farmers’ Union of Wales is urging them not to hide problems from themselves, their families and friends and to talk about their personal feelings.

The Carmarthen branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales held a successful open day at Castell Howell Foods in Cross Hands, which raised approximately £10,000 for the Carmarthenshire Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Appeal.