Future farming policy to be discussed at meeting

Tuesday, 23 August 2022 at 09:08

NFU Cymru members in Monmouthshire are invited to a county meeting to discuss future farming policy.

At the meeting, which will be held at the Three Salmons, Usk on Thursday 1^st September at 7.30pm, NFU Cymru Monmouthshire County Adviser Stella Owen will outline some of the main points of Welsh Government’s proposals for the Sustainable Farming Scheme.

NFU Cymru Monmouthshire County Chairman David Edwards said: “The proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme will change the future of farm support quite considerably so I do hope you will all come along to hear what Stella has to say on this very important matter. I look forward to seeing you all there.”

Anyone wishing to attend the meeting is asked to register beforehand by contacting the NFU Cymru office on 01982 554200.

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