The Welsh crops and horticulture sector will be in the limelight at a special conference organised by NFU Cymru next week
Arable farmers, growers and the wider industry are encouraged to attend the NFU Cymru Combinable Crops & Horticulture Conference in Cowbridge on 5 February for an impressive line-up of speakers and industry experts.
The event will be opened with a keynote speech by NFU Cymru Crops & Horticulture Board Chairman Tom Rees, who will later participate in a panel session, chaired by NFU Cymru Crops & Horticulture Board Vice Chairman, Richard Anthony, with NFU Combinable Crops Board Chair Jamie Burrows and former NFU Deputy President and Hertfordshire farmer Stuart Roberts.
After lunch, there will be agronomy session led by NIAB Agronomist Will Vaughan-France, who specialises in crop and soil management for the long-term benefit of the farm. This will be followed by a presentation from Huw Thomas, managing director of Puffin Produce, who will give attendees an insight into the story behind the Pembrokeshire company’s success.
NFU Cymru President Aled Jones will also provide the audience with an update on NFU Cymru’s wider lobbying and the work of the union in addressing the challenges affecting Welsh agriculture.
NFU Cymru Crops & Horticulture Board Chairman Tom Rees said: “I am delighted that NFU Cymru has been able to host this dedicated conference for crops farmers and horticulture growers in Wales.
”There is so much to be excited about in the crops and horticulture sector; we are adopters of evolving technology which is revolutionising the data we can capture and enhancing the way that we farm in harmony with the environment. However, in recent years our sector has perhaps borne the brunt of climate change more than any other, with unpredictable and significant weather events severely impacting our harvest.
”All of this means there is much to discuss and we have a talented line up of speakers to discuss these issues and many more. Please join us on Wednesday 5 February for what promises to be a day full of bright ideas and exchanging of knowledge.”
NFU Cymru Combinable Crops & Horticulture Conference attendees will be welcomed at the Duke of Wellington Hotel, Cowbridge CF71 7AG on Wednesday 5 February from 10:30am, with the conference getting underway at 11am.
Conference-goers are asked to register their attendance by emailing nfu.cymru@nfu.org.uk or calling the NFU Cymru office on 01982 554200. Alternatively, you can register on the NFU Cymru website, where you can also see the full conference agenda and running schedule.
