Farming issues on agenda as MP speaks at Oswestry meeting
A Shropshire MP was the guest speaker at the Oswestry branch National Farmers Union AGM.
Helen Morgan, MP for North Shropshire, spoke about issues in the agricultural industry after a challenging year for British farming.
She answered questions from farmers on a variety of topics including high energy and input costs, foreign trade deals and the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
She said: "I really value opportunities to speak to local farmers and those in the wider agricultural industry, and so was very happy to get a chance to hear from the Oswestry branch NFU about the issues impacting farms in our area.
“It is clear there are some real crises in British farming – foreign trade deals undercutting our produce, high energy costs, and the low take-up of the replacement scheme for farm payments.
“I am always happy to stand up and offer my full support for our farmers if there are any issues I can help sort out, or any wrongs I can help put right.”
