Local Senedd Member Samuel Kurtz has reaffirmed his commitment to Wales’ agricultural communities following a meeting with the Farmers’ Union of Wales to discuss the key challenges facing the sector.
During the meeting, held earlier this week, Mr Kurtz, who is also the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, and FUW representatives discussed a range of pressing issues, including the continued impact of bovine TB, the implementation of Nitrate Vulnerable Zone regulations, the future of the Sustainable Farming Scheme, and concerns surrounding Agricultural Property Relief.
With farming at the heart of rural life in Wales, Mr Kurtz emphasised the importance of ensuring that policies affecting the agricultural sector are rooted in practical understanding and shaped by the realities of farm life.
Speaking after the meeting, Samuel Kurtz said:
“Our farmers are the backbone of our communities. They don’t just produce our food, they support our rural economy, uphold Welsh culture, and care for our countryside. I will always stand up for farmers across Wales and continue to fight for a future in which agriculture can thrive.”
“I have been consistent that farming needs a friend, and I will continue to be that friend to farming in Wales.”
