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26/01/2012 16:10:48
FUW discuss CAP concerns with MEP's in Brussels
The Farmhouse Breakfast Week function held at the European Parliament by the Farmers’ Union of Wales gave union officials and staff the opportunity to discuss issues of concern relating to the CAP reform and animal health with Welsh MEPs.
Farmhouse Breakfast Week has seen over 1,500 breakfast functions and the FUW’s Brussels event was the only one to be held overseas.
“The farming industry and rural community needs the understanding and support of the UK and European Governments if we are going to retain our young people in the countryside, and we need this support here in Wales if we are going to maintain a vibrant farming community,” said FUW president Emyr Jones.
“Promoting our fantastic Welsh food here in Brussels is not only a great opportunity to showcase our top quality produce but it also provided us with a platform to reinforce the union’s concerns regarding the CAP reform and various animal health issues. As an industry we need to produce more food in a sustainable manner for a growing population and Wales can do just that.
“Welsh farmers have the experience and expertise to continue producing first class food and working the land. It is vital that their concerns are reflected in the CAP and we have reinforced that in talks with all four Welsh MEPs here in Brussels.” added Mr Jones.
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BRUSSELS BREAKFAST: From left, MEPs John Bufton and Derek Vaughan, FUW president Emyr Jones, MEPs Kaye Swinburne and Jill Evans, and Dai Davies, chairman of breakfast sponsor Meat Promotion Wales - Hybu Cig Cymru.
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Farmhouse Breakfast Week has seen over 1,500 breakfast functions and the FUW’s Brussels event was the only one to be held overseas.
“The farming industry and rural community needs the understanding and support of the UK and European Governments if we are going to retain our young people in the countryside, and we need this support here in Wales if we are going to maintain a vibrant farming community,” said FUW president Emyr Jones.
“Promoting our fantastic Welsh food here in Brussels is not only a great opportunity to showcase our top quality produce but it also provided us with a platform to reinforce the union’s concerns regarding the CAP reform and various animal health issues. As an industry we need to produce more food in a sustainable manner for a growing population and Wales can do just that.
“Welsh farmers have the experience and expertise to continue producing first class food and working the land. It is vital that their concerns are reflected in the CAP and we have reinforced that in talks with all four Welsh MEPs here in Brussels.” added Mr Jones.
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BRUSSELS BREAKFAST: From left, MEPs John Bufton and Derek Vaughan, FUW president Emyr Jones, MEPs Kaye Swinburne and Jill Evans, and Dai Davies, chairman of breakfast sponsor Meat Promotion Wales - Hybu Cig Cymru.
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