In the heart of Mid Wales and at the home of the Royal Welsh Show, a display of tractors, trades vehicles and trucks will welcome the Chair of the EFRA Committee on Friday, February 21.
The event, organised by NFU Cymru Brecon and Radnor members, will portray the importance of farming in Wales, and send a strong message that the united front continues on the fight to seek amendments to the Autumn Budget proposals.
NFU Cymru Brecon and Radnor County Chair, and event organiser, Rob Powell said: “Rural economy growth is completely reliant upon farmers generating profit in order to invest in the local community. There appears to be a complete underestimation of what the farming community delivers on an economic, social and community aspect. The budget proposals made in the autumn sent a hammer blow to farmer confidence, and all businesses in rural Wales are concerned. This issue has not gone away, we continue to make a stand that changes must be made.
“Everyone is welcome to join the display, we need farmers, rural businesses and the local community. Please contact the NFU Cymru office 01982 554200 to register your interest.”
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP, David Chadwick, said: “I am delighted that Alistair Carmichael MP, Chair for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee is visiting Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe to meet NFU Cymru, local farmers and representatives of businesses that rely on farming in our area. Alistair has been the Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland since June 2001. He knows that family farming businesses are the backbone of rural communities.
“In Wales, we have already seen the decline of many industries as a result of political decisions, and the proposed changes to APR an BPR could have the same devastating effect on farming and rural communities. Liberal Democrats will continue to do everything we can to oppose the destructive family farm tax.”
Those wishing to donate pre-loved toy tractors for the NFU’s display in London, can bring them along on the day to the collection point.