The National Farmers Union (NFU) Cymru conference is returning as an in-person event for the first time in three years.

This year’s NFU Cymru conference, titled ‘Welsh farming: Planning for change’, will take place on Thursday, November 3 at the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells.

The main themes for this year’s event will be an overview of the current economic climate, sustainability within the supply chain, nutrition and supporting the next generation of Welsh farmers.

NFU Cymru director John Mercer said:

“We’re really excited to be able to host our in-person conference again for the first time since 2019.

“This event is one of the most well-respected events in Wales attracting internationally renowned speakers year on year – and 2022 will be no different.”

Mercer said that the farming landscape has changed immeasurably since the last in-person event due to a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the coronavirus pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, huge hikes in input costs and the cost of living.

“We are, of course, also going through a period of significant shift in agricultural policy here in Wales as we transition to a new post-CAP support system,” he added.

“With so much change afoot, this year’s conference theme of ‘Planning for change’ will see a line-up of experts from the agricultural sector, wider supply chain and the economic sphere provide their insight on current events and what they may mean for Welsh farming in the future.

“Given that this year’s conference will be the first we’ve been able to hold in person after a three-year absence, we are anticipating that demand to attend this year’s conference is likely to be very high.

“With places subject to availability and allocated on a first come, first served basis, I would encourage members to book their place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.”

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