'This is a monumental shift for our industry'

...SAYS FUW PRESIDENT AS ITS ROADSHOWS ON CHANGES TO SFS SCHEME ARE ATTENDED BY OVER 1,000 FARMERS ACROSS WALES

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Farmers at one of the roadshows and (below) FUW President Ian Rickman

MORE than 1,000 farmers from across Wales have attended the Farmers' Union of Wales' (FUW) series of Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) roadshow events as Welsh agriculture prepares for the most significant policy shift in a generation.

The eleven public meetings, held at venues across Wales throughout the autumn, provided practical information and guidance ahead of the launch of the new Sustainable Farming Scheme on 1 January 2026.

Farmers heard from the FUW's Policy Team and County Officers, who offered clear, hands-on advice about how the Scheme will operate in practice. Presentations covered key topics including the SFS payment structure, eligibility criteria, and the gradual tapering of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) support.

Attendees also learned about the FUW's range of support services, including help from local providers, assistance with paperwork, and expert guidance to navigate through the transition period.