Mr Huws was awarded life member status at a meeting of the Council of the Union which was held in Aberystwyth on Wednesday 29 March.

Eifion Huws farms at Penrhos, Bodedern, a dairy farm which previously kept a herd of pedigree Ayrshire. The dairy herd had an outstanding production and show record, and Eifion is a long established and highly respected Ayrshire cattle judge.

He has been an active Member of the Union’s central Finance and Organisation Committee and was Chairman of the Union’s Milk and Dairy Produce Committee between 2004 and 2011. Eifion has also represented the FUW on the national Dairy UK Farmers’ Forum.

During his long standing service to the Union, Eifion has travelled the length and breadth of the country, and often to Cardiff, London and Europe to represent the dairy industry and the views of the FUW whilst attempting to ensure better support and prices for farmers.

He was awarded the 2011/2012 FUW internal award for services to the Union and the agricultural industry in Wales and he was also selected as the winner of the FUW/HSBC Bank award for outstanding contribution to the Welsh dairy industry.

Eifion’s wealth of knowledge within the industry is second to none. His energy, enthusiasm and passion for the dairy industry knows no bounds and his renowned ability to support his fellow farmers is priceless.

Speaking about Mr Huws’s election to life member, FUW President Glyn Roberts said:

“Eifion has been a long serving, loyal stalwart of the Union. Every time I needed Eifion to deputise for me on Union business he has always risen to the occasion. His commitment, tenacity and unwavering passion for the dairy industry and farming in Wales is an inspiration and this honour is very well deserved. He follows in his fathers footsteps as a life member.”