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Glastir Entry and Advanced Support Scheme – don’t miss your chance to apply

January 26, 2020

Farmers in Wales are being urged not to miss the opportunity to apply for the Glastir Entry and Advanced Support Scheme. The loan…

Welsh TB cattle slaughterings hit all-time high

January 22, 2020

Agri-Business

The latest data relating to bovine TB in Wales has revealed an “alarming and unsustainable” rise in the number of cattle slaughtered. Official…

General Election: A farming perspective on this morning’s results

December 13, 2019

Agri Politics

The British electorate sent a clear message on Brexit with a landslide victory for Boris Johnston’s Government. But could a stronger, more decisive…

Pembrokeshire dairy farmer appointed as new FUW vice president

October 19, 2019

Rural Life

Pembrokeshire dairy farmer Dai Miles has been elected as the new Farmers’ Union of Wales vice president at the FUW’s Grand Council Meeting…

Long-serving Pembrokeshire beef and sheep farmer stands down as FUW deputy president

October 18, 2019

Rural Life

Prominent Pembrokeshire beef and sheep farmer Brian Thomas, who has served the Farmers’ Union of Wales for over two decades, has stood down…

End to beef processing at Llanidloes ‘another blow for the industry’

October 11, 2019

Agri-Business

The closure of beef processing lines at Llanidloes has been described as “another blow for the industry” by the Farmers’ Union of Wales.…

World Mental Health Day 2019: Farmers urged to ‘take 40 seconds’ to help others

October 8, 2019

Rural Life

Ahead of World Mental Health Day this Thursday (October 10), the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is reminding farmers that help is available…

New Brexit proposal still leaves Wales ‘out in the cold’ says FUW

October 3, 2019

Agri-Business

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said the UK Government’s new proposals to solve the impasse over Northern Ireland would still leave…

Welsh farmers threaten court action to stop ‘tariff-free’ Irish imports

September 27, 2019

Beef

The Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) has said that it is prepared to “go through the courts if necessary” to “properly enforce customs…

Welsh cross-industry forum discusses low beef prices

September 26, 2019

Agri-Business

Stakeholders from across the Welsh beef industry came together on Wednesday (September 25) to discuss current low prices that are causing increasing distress…

World Suicide Prevention Day: Farmers urged to seek help and help support each other

September 10, 2019

Rural Life

Agriculture carries the highest rate of suicide above any other occupation. Today, on World Suicide Prevention day (Tuesday, September 10), the Farmers’ Union…

FUW to host consultation events on Sustainable Farming Scheme plans

September 4, 2019

Rural Life

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has announced plans to host a series of meetings to discuss the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming and…

Meirionnydd farmers tell politicians they ‘fear for future’

September 1, 2019

Agri-Business

Farmers from Meirionnydd told local politicians of their fears for the future when they met at the local county show in Harlech this…

Hunt begins for 2019 Welsh dairy person of the year

August 28, 2019

Agri-Business

The Farmers’ Union of Wales is once again looking to recognise an individual who has made a great contribution towards the development of…

Union pushes for delay to Sustainable Farming and our Land consultation

August 15, 2019

Agri-Business

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has urged senior politicians at this week’s Pembrokeshire Show to push back the deadline for the Welsh Sustainable…

Welsh farmers urged not to miss out on pesticide disposal scheme

August 7, 2019

Agri-Business

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging farmers to make use of a free and confidential pesticide disposal scheme. The scheme, which…

Contractor’s widow turned mental health champion honoured with top Welsh award

August 4, 2019

Rural Life

Inspirational agricultural contractor’s widow turned mental health champion, Emma Picton-Jones has been presented with a special award by the Farmers’ Union of Wales.…

FUW urges Welsh Government to lighten burden on farmers

August 3, 2019

Agri-Business

It is within the Welsh Goverment’s power to lighten burden on farmers, the Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) told the country’s farming minister.…

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