North Wales beef and sheep farming father and daughter team, Glyn Roberts and Beca Glyn, have raised concerns about proposed farming schemes and issues that present barriers to thriving, sustainable, family farms in Wales, when they welcomed Welsh Agriculture Minister Lesley Griffiths to their farm.

Taking Lesley Griffiths around the cattle shed and the fields at Dylasau Uchaf, Glyn Roberts highlighted some of the measures they have put in place to make their farming practices more sustainable. The Minister heard how different bedding for the cattle, such as padded slats instead of plain concrete slats in the cattle sheds, can make a difference of 500 - 600 grams a day of live weight gain to cattle on the same diet.

During a recent meeting of the Farmers' Union of Wales Milk and Dairy Produce Committee, delegates felt that the Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2023 would bolster the good practice many milk purchasing businesses in Wales and across the United Kingdom have developed and acted upon since the introduction of the Voluntary Dairy Code in 2012.

Brian Walters, acting Milk and Dairy Produce Committee Chair said: "It’s welcome news to see these regulations being put in place in order to stamp out rogue milk purchasing businesses from abusing their position and exploiting dairy farmers with underhanded business decisions and contractual loopholes.

The Anglesey branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is looking forward to a busy Anglesey Agricultural Show, which is held on Tuesday 15 August and Wednesday 16 August.

Those visiting the Union stand can look forward to cooking demonstrations from local Chef Mel Thomas, using fresh local produce and 'Damara Mon' lamb.  There will also be some 'fat tail' Damara sheep on the FUW stand for all to see. Further details on this venture can be found here:  https://www.damaramon.com/  

The Rural Crime Team will be present on both days - promoting the 'We don't buy crime' campaign and are on hand to discuss any issues members have.Pennant Finance will also present for both days and are ready to help members with any questions they might have. 

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!