WATCH: Our weekly officeholder update

17 September 2026

Our officeholder team have recorded their latest update for members.

This week, NFU Cymru President Abi Reader reflects on discussions and events focused on climate resilience, animal health and the future of upland farming.

Following the First Minister's statement in the Senedd, Abi discusses the challenges posed by drought and wildfires, and the importance of building resilience to increasingly volatile weather patterns.

Abi also shares highlights from the TB Programme Board meeting in Aberystwyth, where representatives from the four UK nations and the Republic of Ireland met to discuss collaboration and progress on bovine TB.

The vlog concludes with reflections on the two-day Upland Summit, which brought together partners from across the four nations to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing upland farming and rural communities.

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