The Farmers’ Union of Wales will stage a "Farming and Rural Forum" at 11am on Thursday (August 18) on their stand at the Denbigh and Flint County Show.
The panel will comprise Llyr Huws Gruffydd, Plaid Cymru AM for North Wales; Mark Isherwood, Conservative AM for North Wales; and David Hanson, Labour MP for Delyn, along with David Jones, Principle of the Llysfasi Agriculture College.
FUW’s Denbighshire county chairman Clwyd Spencer, who will chair the forum, said: "When more and more pressure is put upon rural services, and with agriculture being the main industry and employer in these areas, the union strongly believes it is important for members, and residents in rural areas, to be given the opportunity to question and raise issues of concern with local, elected representatives from Cardiff Bay and Westminster.
"With no set agenda, we urge those attending the County Show to visit our stand at 11am to take part in this important forum. The issues raised, and discussed, will be dictated by those in attendance.
"This is an excellent opportunity to discuss local concerns with local politicians, and we hope for a good open debate on issues such as TB, Single Farm Payments and Rural Development, and much more”.
BCMS staff will also be present on the stand to assist and advise farmers on the new cattle passports which came into circulation on 1st August 2011.
Visitors are invited to come to the union stand in the afternoon for free strawberries and wine.