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FUW BACKS ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE REPORT INTO DAIRY INDUSTRY

30 Nov 2009

The Farmers’ Union of Wales today welcomed the Assembly rural development sub-committee’s call for a “champion” to boost the dairy industry...

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FUW ADOPTS AIR AMBULANCE AS ITS CHOSEN CHARITY

30 Nov 2009

The Farmers' Union of Wales has selected Wales Air Ambulance as its chosen charity for 2010, it was announced at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair...

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FUW LAUNCHES EAR TAGS DISCOUNT SCHEME

30 Nov 2009

The Farmers' Union of Wales has teamed up with Dalton ID Systems to offer its members a discount scheme for cattle and sheep tags that is being...

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FUW BURSARY WINNER DEMANDS ACTION TO ATTRACT YOUNGER PEOPLE INTO FARMING

30 Nov 2009

The farming industry and government must act without delay to attract younger people into agriculture in Wales where the average age of farmers is...

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FUW DAIRY FARMERS' LEADER DEMANDS BETTER DEAL

17 Nov 2009

Welsh dairy farmers are demanding better prices for their milk following a big improvement in world and EU markets for butter, milk powder, cheese...

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FUW WELCOMES ASSEMBLY RATIFICATION OF TB ERADICATION POLICY

05 Nov 2009

The Farmers' Union of Wales today described a 43-9 vote by Assembly Members in support of The Tuberculosis Eradication Order 2009 as a victory for...

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SHOW STALWART'S AWARD FOR SERVICES TO AGRICULTURE IN CARMARTHENSHIRE

28 Oct 2009

THIS year's winner of the Farmers' Union of Wales-United Counties Agriculture and Hunters Society annual award to the person making the most...

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FUW WARNS CUTTING CAP BUDGET WILL THREATEN KEY EU GOALS

23 Oct 2009

THE Farmers' Union of Wales today reacted angrily to a draft EU report suggesting CAP spending after 2013 will be significantly reduced. According to...

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FUW INVESTS IN TRAINING FOR CARMARTHENSHIRE PUPILS

22 Oct 2009

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has invested in helping pupils at a Carmarthenshire school learn about the countryside and the food it produces. The...

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AUDITORS RAISE FURTHER CONCERN ABOUT MILK QUOTA ABOLITION

20 Oct 2009

A special report by the European Court of Auditors has raised further concerns over the impact milk quota abolition will have on Welsh and UK dairy...

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