THE Farmers’ Union of Wales is once again preparing for one of its key events - the annual Farmhouse Breakfast week, which will run from Monday, January 18 to Sunday, January 24.

Under normal circumstances the FUW would be looking forward to sitting around kitchen tables with friends, family and neighbours up and down the country - sharing thoughts and concerns and anything else on our mind.

Of course, given the on-going Covid-19 restrictions, the usual way of running this campaign is sadly not an option with Wales likely to remain in its third national lockdown in 10 months during that week.

FUW President Glyn Roberts said: “However, the ethos of sitting around the kitchen table to enjoy the wonderful produce our farmers produce from eggs, cheese, bacon, sausages to butters and yoghurts etc, is still very much do-able at home with our closest family.”

The Union is therefore encouraging the public to get involved with breakfast week by purchasing locally sourced breakfast ingredients, and sharing photos and videos of themselves with their breakfast through social media, using the hashtag #breakfastweek2021.

“We have joined forces with butchers, farm shops, cafes and other Welsh Food retailers across Wales to help spread the word about the fantastic produce that is available right on our doorstep.

“We hope many of you will support this campaign and take time out to enjoy the wonderful, sustainably grown, breakfast food we have on offer here in Wales.”

The campaign is further hoping to raise vital funds for the DPJ Foundation by asking consumers to make a small donation alongside their breakfast produce purchase.

Those taking part in Powys will be Bob the Butcher Wales Ltd, West Street, Rhayader, Morgans Butchers, 12 High Street, Builth Wells, Morgan Butchers, 103 The Struet, Brecon, PF Sweeney, 9-12 Market Street, Brecon and WJ George Ltd, Cross House, High Street, Talgarth, Brecon.

If you want to make a direct donation, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/fuw-breakfast-week