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By Marian Jones on Mar 24, 10 09:28 AM

Following months of confusion about the details of the new land management scheme, Glastir, David Morris, Head of CAP Reform for the Welsh Assembly Government, is to address Caernarfon farmers on the issue at an open meeting arranged by the Caernarfon FUW branch.

Held at the Foelas Arms, Pentrefoelas this Thursday (March 25) at 7.30pm, FUW members are invited to attend David Morris' presentation on the new scheme and to raise any burning issues with him.

FUW's Caernarfon county executive officer Gwynedd Watkin said: "We realise that this is a very busy time of year for farmers, but I strongly believe that it is important for members to receive as much information as possible about the scheme, as it could have a severe impact on their income post 2013.

"We are very grateful to David Morris for agreeing to come and speak at the meeting and we look forward to hearing more about the entry level criteria, dual land use and the common land element of the scheme.

"We have also invited prominent politicians from the area in order to keep them updated on the latest information on the scheme and to hear our members' concerns with regard to the proposed changes."

Members of the media wishing to attend the meeting should contact the FUW's Caernarfon county executive officer Gwynedd Watkin on 01286 672 541.