Supporting the IOSH North Wales branch event

Did you know you are 21 times more likely to have a fatal accident working in agriculture than in any other industry? The FUW were delighted to support the IOSH North Wales branch event recently, focused on safety in rural industries. The day brought together a range of experts and stakeholders, pr...

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FUW Carmarthenshire Chair shortlisted for the Agricultural Ambassador of the Year prize

Prominent Carmarthenshire farmer, and Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin, Ann Davies, has been shortlisted for the Agricultural Ambassador of the Year prize at the National Women in Agriculture Awards 2025. The annual awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of women making a significant imp...

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Working safely with machinery

Hazardous areas on agricultural machines Many agricultural machines have potentially dangerous moving parts, which can cause serious or fatal injuries. For example: balers – pick-ups, twine mechanisms and moving rear doors; forage harvesters – chopping cylinders; combine harvesters – augers in...

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The Union at 70: Gareth Vaughan

In our latest interview celebrating seventy years of the Farmers’ Union of Wales, our Head of Communications, Aled Morgan Hughes interviews Mr Gareth Vaughan, FUW President between 2003 and 2011. What was the highlight of your time as FUW President? A significant highlight for me personally was he...

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