The Wednesday 4th February meeting heard detailed briefings from NFU Cymru staff members Joe Rees Jones and Tori Morgan, who outlined two of the most significant issues currently facing the agricultural sector.
Joe Rees Jones provided members with an overview of the 2026 Senedd elections, including the major changes to the electoral system, the increase in the number of MSs and the introduction of new super-constituencies. He also shared insight into what the new political landscape could mean for rural representation in some of the new South Wales constituencies.
Highlighting key asks
Tori Morgan followed with an update on animal health matters, highlighting the work of the NFU Cymru TB Focus Group and its examination of governance, on-farm slaughter, inconclusive reactor policies, communications, wildlife issues, NVZs and biosecurity. Members also heard updates on current concerns surrounding Bluetongue, BVD and wider biosecurity challenges, as well as the key asks set out in NFU Cymru’s updated manifesto ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections.
The conference was also attended by NFU Cymru President Abi Reader, who provided an update on the Sustainable Farming Scheme and a review of NFU Cymru policy work currently ongoing.
Speaking after the conference, Glamorgan NFU Cymru County Chair Katie Rose Davies said: “Members greatly valued the clear and informative updates on the changes ahead for the Senedd and on the animal health issues currently facing our industry.
“With significant political and policy developments on the horizon, it is vital that farmers in Glamorgan are well informed and continue to have a strong voice in the decisions that will affect our sector.”