The Meirionnydd Branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales has arranged a special meeting to introduce the changes to the sheep identification rules form January 1 and the new electronic sheep reporting system for Wales known as ‘EID Cymru’ which will be effective from January 18.
It has been arranged at the Rugby Club, Dolgellau on Monday, January 18 at 7.30pm. The main presentation will be by John Richards of Hybu Cig Cymru, who has been seconded by HCC to set up the new system.
Also present will be Janet Phillips, Farm Liaison Officer from the Sustainability and Development Division of the Welsh Government, and John Hughes from Gwynedd Trading Standards department.
FUW Meirionnydd County Executive Officer Huw Jones said: “This meeting provides an excellent opportunity for farmers to raise any questions they may have ahead of the launch and I urge them not to miss out.
“With all sheep movements due to be recorded on the Welsh Government’s EIDCymru database from this year onwards, the prospect of such a change raises significant concerns within the industry, and many remain confused as to what they will be expected to do, particularly if accessing the online system is not an option due, for example, to a lack of broadband in many areas.
“Any farmers wishing to use EIDCymru to report or confirm their sheep movements will be provided with the information needed to use the system, during the meeting.”
Following the presentations, there will be an opportunity for questions or comments on the new arrangements.
These are very important changes which apply to all sheep farmers. A large number of FUW members are expected to attend, and more details are available from the Union’s Dolgellau office 01341 422298 or