Neil Hamilton, MS for Mid & West Wales and Leader of UKIP Wales, is urging farmers to find out more about the future of Welsh Uplands Farming.
Mr Hamilton, a member of the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs committee, is calling on all interested parties to attend a virtual conference by NFU Cymru, next week, when they will outline their vision for the future.
He said: “Welsh farmers are being invited virtually to attend NFU Cymru’s ‘Vision for Welsh Uplands’ Farming Conference when the union’s vision for the future will be launched.
“Our agricultural industry, like many others, continues to struggle with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and, so far, 2020 has been an extremely difficult year for us all.
“It has, perhaps, never been more important for farmers and others in the industry to keep informed and abreast of new developments and plans for the future.
“Like many other events, the conference is being held virtually and I urge anyone interested in finding out more about the future of upland farming in Wales, post Brexit, to ensure they don’t miss this opportunity by registering to find out the details.”
The event will take place on Tuesday November 24 at 1pm and reveal the findings of a Wales-wide survey undertaken by NFU Cymru of those living and working in Wales’ less favoured area, LFA.
NFU Cymru LFA Board Chair Kath Whitrow said: “Wales’ uplands are of significant importance to Wales’ economic, environmental, social and cultural well-being. The research NFU Cymru has conducted has further highlighted the crucial role of the uplands, as well as the concerns held by those living and working in these areas.
“As part of this work, the Vision for Welsh Upland Farming report will propose a series of key asks to policy makers that are required in order to deliver a productive, profitable and progressive future for Welsh upland farming.
“I’m pleased that NFU Cymru has undertaken this important work and I’d encourage anyone with an interest in the uplands to log in to the conference to hear more about the insights that we’ve gained from this research.”
Anyone interested in attending the event is encouraged to register their interest by emailing nfu.cymru@nfu.org.uk or calling the NFU Cymru office on 01982 554200.
