NFU Cymru Annual Poultry Conference 2026

04 March 2026, 13:00 – 16:10

The International Pavilion, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, LD2 3SY

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You are invited to attend NFU Cymru’s Annual Poultry Conference which will be held on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 1:45pm at the International Pavilion, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, LD2 3SY

Registration is mandatory for this conference. Please register here

Turkey and beef rolls will be available from 1pm, the conference will start at 1.45pm. Please let us know of any dietary requirements you may have

We will outline current issues and trends in the sector and will hear updates from a range of guest speakers including points of interest to both poultry meat and egg producers.

We are extremely fortunate to have secured Dr Richard Irvine, Chief Veterinary Officer, Wales to speak again this year Avian Influenzas continues to be a threat to our industry.

He will be followed by David Hodson from RoseHill Poultry who will highlight the pivotal role of disease and parasitic stress avoidance in achieving superior poultry performance

Finally, NFU Chief Poultry Adviser Aimee Mahony will cover the wide range of current Policy Issues in the egg and poultry meat sectors here in Wales

We hope that you will be able to attend and enjoy the conference.

Just as a reminder anyone attending this year’s NFU Cymru Poultry Conference is asked to follow strict biosecurity guidance. Most notably, attendees are urged to ensure that vehicles are clean prior to arriving at the venue and that clothing and footwear worn on the day has not been in the vicinity of a poultry shed.

Agenda

13.00 – 13.45

Turkey & beef rolls available for conference attendees

13.45 -13.50

Welcome and introduction

Victoria Shervington Jones, NFU Cymru Poultry Board Chair

13.50 -14.40

Welsh Government update

Dr Richard Irvine, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales

14.40 -15.10

Disease and parasitic stress avoidance

David Hodson from Rose Hill Poultry

15.10-16.00

Current Policy Issues in the egg and poultry meat sectors

NFU Chief Poultry Adviser Aimee Mahony

16.00-16.10

Summing up

Paul Williams, NFU Cymru Deputy President

 

Registration is mandatory for this conference. Please register here

Event details
Start Date
04 March 2026 at 13:00
End Date
04 March 2026 at 16:10
Location

The International Pavilion, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, LD2 3SY


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