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"We're not happy with it" - Welsh First Minister repeats FUW concerns over future farm funding changes.
"It is a huge concern that that has been changed... it will not recognise that Wales has a higher proprotion of farmers than other parts of the UK"
Eluned Morgan MS - First Minister
West Wales’ produce showcased in the heart of Westminster for Carmarthenshire Day
Last week, Carmarthenshire took centre stage in Westminster at a special celebration organised in collaboration between the Farmers’ Union of Wales and Caerfyrddin Member of Parliament, Ann Davies. ‘Carmarthenshire Day’ was held at the historic Westminster Hall, bringing together a wealth of ...
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Farmers’ Union of Wales responds to US-UK Trade agreement
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has responded to the trade deal between UK and US, warning that safeguards must continue to be in place to protect Welsh farmers from being undermined by imports produced to lower food production standards. As part of the agreement, the US has gained broader access to th...
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Welsh farming’s challenges and changes discussed with Welsh Conservatives Shadow Cabinet Secretary
Earlier this week, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) met with Welsh Conservatives Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Education and Rural Affairs, Samuel Kurtz MS to discuss the changes and challenges facing Welsh agriculture. The meeting followed the announcement earlier this month that th...
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Challenges facing Welsh farmers highlighted to Gwent Senedd Members
The Farmers’ Union of Wales recently welcomed Plaid Cymru South Wales East Senedd Members, Delyth Jewell MS and Peredur Owen Griffiths MS on a farm visit in Blaenau Gwent, highlighting the uncertainties facing the agricultural sector in Wales. The pair visited FUW Gwent County Chair, Wayne Langford...
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