YOUNG farmers from Ceredigion came together to discuss their future in farming with Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Rebecca Evans.

The event, which was organised by the Ceredigion branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales, was held at Blaenglowon Fach farm, Talgarreg.

The 500-acre farm, which includes Pantswllt farm, is run by father and son team Hywel Dafis and Arwel Davies.

High on the agenda was the Basic Payment Scheme and the uncertainty it brings to the industry.

Mr Dafis said that a major problem for young people is that there is less money in the pot that goes directly to farmers.

“Welsh farmers are facing the most challenging and difficult period for a decade,” he said.

“A severely depleted CAP budget thanks to 15 percent of monies being moved from Pillar 1 to Pillar 2, coupled with ongoing uncertainty over exactly how much and when farmers will receive their BPS payment, creates extreme pressures for the industry."