NFU Cymru has received phone calls from many concerned farmers across Wales following the recent snow and ice. The union has received reports of livestock owners who cannot get animal feed delivered to their farms, dairy farmers are having no choice but to tip milk away as tankers can’t get to the farms to pick it up and supplies of fresh eggs were also at risk as collections were proving impossible.

Dai Davies, NFU Cymru president said: “Farmers are rightly concerned for the welfare of their animals and their businesses. It appears that clearing the rural roads is currently a low priority as the authorities struggle to keep the main roads open.

“This time of year always proves challenging for those who live in the countryside but the extreme conditions we’re experiencing this year are causing serious stress.”