The Caernarfon branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales held its annual general meeting recently, with guest speakers, Bryn Edmunds (Agriculture Director with HSBC Corporate Banking), Wyn Williams (Procurement Manager, Dunbia) and Dr Nick Fenwick (FUW head of policy) outlining their thoughts on the agricultural industry post-Brexit.
FUW County Chairman Tudur Parry said: “I would like to thank the speakers for their valuable and interesting presentations and everyone who attended the meeting. A special thank you also goes to HSBC bank for their sponsorship towards the night and to the Nanhoron Hotel, Nefyn for the refreshments which were provided after the discussion.”
Bryn Edmunds told members that confidence within parts of the industry continues to grow, especially within the dairy sector where significant investments continue to be made. He added that good land still has a high value, but that the gap between the prices of good and poor land is widening. This situation, he believed, was without doubt influenced by Brexit.
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has given a cautious welcome to the Welsh Government’s announcement on Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) in Wales. .jpg)
Denbighshire beef and sheep farmer Rheinallt Hughes, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Farmers’ Union of Wales’ Hill Farming and Marginal Land Committee.
The Farmers’ Union of Wales is reminding members of the upcoming changes to the Farm Business Grants (FBG) application process, which is transferring to Rural Payments Wales Online for the third, and any future rounds of the scheme. 
In light of the announced NatWest bank closures in Ceredigion, affecting the Lampeter and Cardigan branches, the Farmers’ Union of Wales is holding open meetings with Plaid Cymru to discuss a way forward with local MP Ben Lake and AM Elin Jones.