On Tuesday (11 November), FUW’s Montgomeryshire Branch joined local businesses, stakeholders, MSs and a local school choir to celebrate Montgomeryshire Day with a reception in the Senedd.
The event, kindly hosted by Russell George MS, showcased the breadth and depth of the county’s rural enterprise - ranging from family farms and heritage wool to award-winning food and drink and unique tourism experiences - while giving businesses a platform to make new connections and share their priorities for growth.
Ahead of the UK Government’s Autumn Budget, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed a new report from the UK Parliament’s Welsh Affairs Committee, which criticises the UK Government for its “complacency” in overlooking the long-term impact of its policies on the sustainability of Welsh agriculture.
In March 2025, the Committee launched an inquiry into the future of farming in Wales, seeking evidence from the FUW and other Welsh farming organisations on the challenges and opportunities facing Welsh agriculture, alongside the impact of UK Government policy on the sector.
Carmarthenshire farmer Haydn Evans has been awarded the 2025 Farmers’ Union of Wales - United Counties Agriculture and Hunters Society Award, recognising his significant contribution to agriculture in Carmarthenshire.
An organic dairy farmer and Vice Chair of NFU Cymru Carmarthenshire, Mr Evans has been acknowledged for his long-standing commitment to the agricultural sector, both locally and nationally.
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has welcomed the announcement by the Welsh Government regarding compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds across Wales, effective Thursday 13 November, in response to a significantly elevated risk of avian influenza.
All keepers of 50 or more birds of any species must house their birds. Mandatory housing also applies to flocks of fewer than 50 birds if eggs or poultry products are sold or given away. Additional biosecurity requirements will be introduced for the gamebird sector, which experienced outbreaks last season.
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Davies as a Non-Executive Director.
Angela brings a wealth of experience to the role, with more than 25 years in senior and director-level positions across the not-for-profit, charity, and local government sectors.
