NFU Cymru is inviting members and stakeholders to its annual conference to explore the opportunities and challenges facing Welsh farming in the months and years ahead.

The event takes place on Thursday, November 6, from 9.30am to 4pm at The Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells once again. The conference aligns with the ‘Welsh Farming: Growing Forward ‘theme of the union's 2026 Senedd Election manifesto.

Each year the conference draws hundreds of attendees with its high-calibre speakers, and this year’s line-up promises another full day of insight and discussion. NFU Cymru President Aled Jones will open the proceedings, followed by an address from Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs Huw Irranca-Davies MS.

Sessions will include discussions on growing the Welsh food sector with Karen Betts OBE, CEO of the Food & Drink Federation, and Sarah Bradbury, CEO of the Institute of Grocery Distribution; a European perspective on farming policy from Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers’ Association; and a session on building a productive and sustainable food system led by Dr Peter Noy, Director of the Food Systems Institute at the University of Nottingham.

The final session will see Dr Jac Larner, Lecturer in Politics at Cardiff University provide an insight into the political landscape, specifically looking ahead to the next Senedd.

NFU Cymru Director John Mercer said: “Excitement is building ahead of this year's NFU Cymru Conference which promises to be another insightful event in the context of significant changes within the industry. The conference's reputation has grown exponentially over the last decade, and I'm really pleased that once again we’ve been able to bring together a stellar line-up of speakers bringing insight, commentary and opinion on the issues that matter right now to Welsh farmers, as well as looking into what the future could hold for the industry.

“In anticipation of the demand for places, I'd encourage members to register early to secure their seat. I hope to see lots of you there for what I know will be a great day.”

Members wishing to attend the conference, can register by calling 01982 554200 or emailing [email protected]. Alternatively, members can register via the NFU Cymru website.