As the Young People into Agriculture Scheme Expression of Interest window opens, the Farmers’ Union of Wales is reminding young farmers interested in participating to submit their applications.
Farmers’ Union of Wales News
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has reacted cautiously to a Welsh Government statement setting out a timetable for moving from the Basic Payment Scheme to a new system post-Brexit, stressing that protecting family farms and our rural communities must be central to any future policy.
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has appointed two new County Executive Officers on Anglesey, who from the start of May will be assisting members on the island from the Llangefni office.
A familiar face to many farmers in Ceredigion, is Caryl Haf Jones – the newest edition to the Farmers’ Union of Wales County Executive Officer team. Born and bred from Llanddewi Brefi – the family have been farming at Maesyronnen all their lives.
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has cautiously welcomed the agreement between the UK and Welsh Government on changes to the UK Government EU (Withdrawal) Bill, and now looks forward to positive movement in the detail around creating frameworks fit for the future.