THE latest intake of NFU Cymru’s Next Generation group met on Friday, May 11 for the first time.
This is the second intake of the group which was set up three years ago to encourage younger members of the farming community to have their say on the future of Welsh farming.
The 20 farmers, all under the age of 40, from across Wales, met at NFU Cymru’s office on the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, where they heard from members of the NFU Cymru team about what being part of the group entails as well as the day-to-day work the team members undertake.
NFU Cymru Next Generation Group member Will Evans said: “There was a really good vibe and enthusiasm in the group and I think we all got on well.
“We bounced ideas off each other and we identified a lot of opportunities for the future of Welsh farming.
“I am really excited to be involved in this group.”
Sian Davies, another member of the group said: “It was great to meet an enthusiastic group of young people who have a passion for Welsh farming.
“I thought the meeting went really well and I am really looking forward to the next two years.”
NFU Cymru President, John Davies said: “It’s been great to welcome the new Next Generation Group here today to get to know each other, as well as the wider NFU Cymru team.
“The future of farming is a topic that is always on my mind, and having such a strong group of young farmers who are passionate about the farming industry really gives me hope as we get closer to Brexit.
“I look forward to working with the new group over the next two years and hearing they’re new ideas and ways of promoting Welsh farming.”