St David’s Day (1 March) is an opportunity to celebrate the finest Welsh produce on offer and the Farmers’ Union of Wales is encouraging consumers to choose sustainably produced PGI Welsh Beef and PGI Welsh Lamb when they do their weekly food shop.
FUW President Glyn Roberts said: “PGI Welsh Beef and PGI Welsh Lamb have a fantastic story to tell and I’m proud to be among the farmers who not only produce such excellent food but to help tell all our story. Welsh red meat has a fantastic story to tell, especially when it comes to being environmentally sustainable.
“Consumers are ever more conscious of the carbon footprint of their food and the way it has been produced. When they choose Welsh PGI Lamb and Beef they can rest assured that it has been farmed with nature in mind. It is as nutritious and sustainable as it gets and I encourage everyone to opt for our Welsh produce first.”
Mr Roberts however was clear that farmers in Wales need the support of not just the Welsh but also the UK Government, if our sustainable food production methods are to continue for generations to come.
“Farming in Wales provides a solid foundation for our economy - producing food, providing employment, and playing an active role in looking after our environment. And we want to keep our farmers producing food and continue in their role as custodians of the countryside for many years to come.
“What threatens that system are trade deals with countries that have very different production standards to ours which, put our farmers on a back foot when it comes to being competitive. I therefore urge the UK Government again today to put our farming industry first, like other nations whom we are negotiating with are doing."