Meurig Raymond

Standing for: deputy president (incumbent)

County: Pembrokeshire

Age: 59

Farm size: 1,255ha

Enterprises: combinable crops (800ha), potatoes (110ha), dairy, beef, sheep

Tenure type: 567ha owned, 688ha tenanted/share farmed

NFU experience: branch chairman (1979); county chairman (Pembrokeshire, 1989); Welsh NFU treasurer (1992); county delegate (Pembrokeshire, 1995-2004); Cereal Committee vice-chairman (1999-2001); vice-president (2004-2006); deputy president (2006-present)

He says:

My qualities: experience; knowledge; determination; judgement; passion

“During the six years I have had the honour of serving as deputy president, Peter and I have worked extremely effectively as a team.

With important decisions over CAP reform and bovine TB due in the next couple of years, I believe I have the knowledge and enthusiasm to help deliver on these issues through the important working relationships that I have developed in government and the European Parliament.

I am proud of my track record and have demonstrated the passion and energy to help deliver a profitable and positive industry, producing a decent return on its capital.”