Farming News
The Rhug welcomed pupils from Ysgol y Gwernant, Llangollen, to the Estate recently. The group of almost 50 children were eager to learn about all the different types of animals on the farm.
The Anglesey branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is looking forward to welcoming members to its annual general meeting on Friday June 1, which is being held at the Mona Showground Pavilion, and will start at 7.30pm.
The Rhug Estate near Corwen, Denbighshire, is delighted that Marianne Burrell, from Llangollen, has recently joined the team as the Farm Manager’s Assistant, covering maternity leave for Gwen Williams.
FUW Meirionnydd administration assistant Louisa Moore is taking on a personal challenge on June 10 to raise money for the FUW’s charities – Alzheimer’s Society Cymru and The Farming Community Network (FCN) – swimming a mile in Lake Windermere, as part of the Great North Swim.
A 9th generation farming family from Glamorgan have highlighted why farming matters when they welcomed Ogmore MP Chris Elmore to their farm.
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has welcomed a ruling by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) which bans an advert by vegan pressure group ‘Viva!’ on the grounds that it misled consumers.
Roger Parry & Partners have welcomed the launch of the Welsh Government’s Young People into Agriculture Scheme for the next generation of farmers.
The Meirionnydd branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales has thrown its support behind their local YFC rally, which is being held on June 9 at Ty’n Ffridd, Sarnau near Bala, by doubling its sponsorship this year.
On LEAF Open Farm Sunday hundreds of farmers across the country will open their gates to welcome the public and showcase all that British agriculture delivers. So to experience the magic of farming at first hand, put Sunday 10th June in your diary now.
Farmers are being reminded to remain vigilant, following the theft of a quad bike in the Llandeilo area, Carmarthenshire.