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NFU Cymru's Sustainable Farming Conference to Highlight Farmers' Contributions to Wales' Economic, Environmental, and Social Well-being

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The NFU Cymru Sustainable Farming Conference, scheduled for September 3 at Ffrith farm in Mold, will showcase farmers' essential contributions to Wales' economic, environmental, social, and cultural well-being. The event will feature insights from industry experts, a farm walk, and a tour of the family-run farm shop, highlighting the benefits of sustainable farming practices. NFU Cymru President Aled Jones emphasized the importance of the conference, particularly in light of the upcoming Sustainable Farming Scheme launching in 2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sustainable Farming Conference 'Growing Forward - Advances in Sustainable Farming' will focus on the latest in agricultural and rural research, with a packed programme of leading experts and practitioners in this field.
  • The event will feature a farm walk of the 250-acre mixed Ffrith farm, which has been in operation since 2003, selling high-quality beef, pork, and free-range eggs.
  • The conference will provide supply chain perspectives on sustainable farming, with representatives from M&S Food, Kepak Group, and Leprino.
  • Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Economy, Energy, and Rural Affairs, Samuel Kurtz MS, will outline his party's policies for sustainable farming.
  • A farmer panel, including host farmer Ed Swan, beef and sheep farmer Jessica Williams, NFU Cymru Livestock Champion Mathew Roberts, and dairy farmer David Williams, will provide the grassroots perspective.

Statistics:

  • 250 acres: The size of the mixed farm that will be showcased at the conference.
  • 2003: The year the family-run farm shop was established to sell high-quality beef, pork, and free-range eggs.
  • 2026: The year the Sustainable Farming Scheme is set to launch.
  • 3: The day of the month the NFU Cymru Sustainable Farming Conference will take place.
  • 9.30am: The start time of the conference.

Sources:

  • "NFU Cymru's upcoming Sustainable Farming Conference set to showcase farmers' work feeding the nation, enhancing the farmed environment and spearheading their local communities." NFU Cymru press release, no date.
  • NFU Cymru website: [www.nfu-cymru.org](http://www.nfu-cymru.org).
  • NFU Cymru conference flyer, no date.

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