NFU Cymru Poultry Conference in Builth Wells
Poultry keepers in Wales are encouraged to attend the annual NFU Cymru Poultry Conference to hear about efforts to tackle the spread of Avian Influenza and other issues affecting the sector
The annual conference will take place on Tuesday 4th March 2025 at the International Pavillion, Royal Welsh Showground, LD2 3SY, with food available from 1pm and the conference starting promptly at 2pm, and is kindly sponsored by Wynnstay. The event will feature a line-up of speakers providing expert insight and opinion to support poultry farmers in the running of their poultry meat or egg businesses.
After a welcome and introduction from NFU Cymru Poultry Board Chairman, Richard Williams, conference goers will hear from Dr Richard Irvine, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales who will give an update on the current Avian Influenza disease picture. Aimee Mahony, NFU’s Chief Poultry Adviser will then speak about current policy issues affecting the poultry sector.
Next up, Gwesyn Davies will give conference goers an insight into his journey into the poultry industry as the new owner of Ellis Eggs. This will shortly be followed by a look at broiler production with Thomas Wareham, Head of Broiler Production at Drummond Poultry.
Carwyn Worthington, Wynnstay Senior Trading Manager, will also provide a presentation on poultry feed, before NFU Cymru President Aled Jones closes the event.
NFU Cymru Poultry Chairman Richard Williams, who will open the conference, said: “The threat of AI and the risk posed by this disease to our businesses is, unfortunately, not going away any time soon. But that is not the only issue our poultry producers are wrangling with at present. Rising energy costs and hikes in the prices of inputs, along with planning issues are also taking a significant toll on our farmers, whether they be producing poultry meat or eggs.
“Given the varied challenges facing the sector, the NFU Cymru Poultry Conference comes at an opportune time to discuss these issues with our line-up of well-informed speakers who will be able to bring detail and informed analysis to our conversations. I urge poultry farmers to join us at the NFU Cymru Poultry Conference and take the opportunity to make the most of the expertise available.”
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.
Anyone wishing to attend the NFU Cymru Poultry Conference on Tuesday 4th March is asked to call the NFU Cymru office on 01982 554200, register on the NFU Cymru website or email nfu.cymru@nfu.org.uk.
For the very latest on AI and its impact on Welsh poultry businesses please visit the NFU Cymru website.
