FARMERS and others involved in agriculture are gathering in Llanelwedd to discuss the industry’s future post-Brexit.

The Wales Farm Conference has been organised by the Farmers’ Union of Wales and taking place all day at the Royal Welsh Showground.

Warwick Lightfoot, the head of economics and social policy at the Policy Exchange think tank has already addressed the conference on the political economy of farming now Britain has voted to leave the European Union.

Other speakers at the event include FUW president Glyn Roberts, Aled Jones the deputy chief executive of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society and Sophie Howe, the Welsh Government commissioner for future generations and well being.

A FUW spokeswoman said: "The speakers are extremely knowledgeable in their fields and will offer great perspectives and insight into what is to come in the future once we leave the European Union in regards to our economy, trade, technology and our social communities."

The Welsh Conservative’s shadow spokesman for rural affairs, Paul Davies, said the UK government should put farmers at the top of the agenda during negotiations with the EU.

Mr Davies said: "Leaving the European Union presents Welsh farming with significant challenges as the EU market has been hugely important to our farmers – which is why we must work tirelessly to get the best deal possible.

"A better targeted farming policy will help the industry, but both the UK and Welsh Governments need to ensure that farmers’ voices are heard and that their concerns are at the top of the agenda when negotiating a deal with the European Union.

"In the long run we will also have an opportunity to reform public sector procurement laws, to give local produce the best chance to prosper and grow. I share the concerns of the industry, and that’s why it’s absolutely essential to ensure that all options are explored and that no opportunities are missed throughout the negotiation process."