The Farmers’ Union of Wales is encouraging consumers to get behind Welsh sheep farmers during Love Lamb week (1-7 September) by making Welsh lamb the star of their dinners.

The week provides an excellent opportunity to shine a light on the sustainable farming practices, as well as the exceptional quality and taste of Welsh lamb.

Speaking from his Carmarthenshire sheep and beef farm, FUW President Ian Rickman said: “Farming in Wales has an incredibly positive story to tell. With a focus on our Welsh lamb this week, it is fair to point out that our low-intensity sheep farms tell a very different story compared to production methods in other parts of the world. 

The Meirionnydd branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales has entertained those visiting the Union stand at the county show,  which was held at Ty Cerrig, Harlech, with cooking demonstrations, live music and plenty of farming matters chats.

The Denbigh and Flint team of the Farmers’ Union of Wales enjoyed a successful county show, highlighting why farming matters when they met with local politicians and show-goers. Union officials and staff highlighted members' concerns around the Sustainable Farming Scheme, the new habitat scheme and problems facing farmers with the Water Resources ‘NVZ’ regulations.

The Pembrokeshire team of the Farmers’ Union of Wales enjoyed a successful county show and discussed with local politicians the most urgent farming matters, including funding for the sector, the Sustainable Farming Scheme, cost of production across farm businesses and bovine TB.

FUW Pembrokeshire County Executive Officer Rebecca Voyle said:

“We enjoyed a successful two day event at the county show and met with a variety of politicians to discuss those issues which are affecting our members here in Pembrokeshire. The weather this year has left farmers facing potential problems with the supply of livestock feed for this coming winter, with the quantity and quality of harvest being poor in many cases. In addition, the quality of grain being harvested in the area is lower than usual, which in turn has a knock-on effect for the supply chain.