FUW meets with BMPA to discuss Brexit concerns on meat exports February 10, 2021 Agri-Business Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) members from Montgomeryshire, as well as the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), have met with local MP Craig…
Welsh farming unions raise concerns about future direction of Welsh agri policy February 10, 2021 Agri Politics The Welsh farming unions and Wales YFC have written to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs to express concerns around the…
FUW appoints new group managing director February 8, 2021 Agri Politics The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has announced a new role – FUW group managing director, who will oversee the union’s work on…
FUW hosts successful virtual breakfast week January 30, 2021 Rural Life The virtual farmhouse breakfast week (January 18 – January 24), organised by the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW), has been a roaring success…
‘Draconian water quality legislation makes a mockery of devolution’ – FUW January 27, 2021 Environment The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said that the Welsh government water quality legislation announced today (January 27) makes a mockery of…
FUW members raise concern about the threat of non-tariff barriers to slaughterhouses January 27, 2021 Agri Politics Members of Montgomeryshire Farmers’ Union Of Wales (FUW) branch are to meet virtually with MP Craig Williams to raise concerns about the threat…
‘We gave a clear warning that doing nothing was not an option’ – Llanfrothen flooding January 25, 2021 Rural Life The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) members in the northern area of Meirionnydd have expressed deep anger and frustration following the flooding of…
FUW urges all members to report all incidents of livestock attacks January 14, 2021 Rural Life The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging members to report all incidents of livestock attacks to the police to ensure that the…
FUW urges members to take part in the #Run1000 challenge December 30, 2020 Rural Life The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is taking part in one of the biggest walking challenges yet, as it joins five nations who…
A ‘sigh of relief’ for Welsh farmers after Brexit trade breakthrough December 24, 2020 Agri Politics Welsh farmers and food producers have breathed a huge sigh of relief after it was revealed that the UK and EU are close…
‘Over 40 people have died on farms – it’s time to make a change’ – FUW December 21, 2020 Rural Life Over 40 people have been killed on farms in the UK this year according to fatality notifications from the Health Service Executive (HSE),…
‘We have grave concerns about the nuts and bolts of the White Paper’ – FUW December 16, 2020 Agri Politics The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has reacted to the release of the Welsh government’s Agriculture (Wales) White Paper saying the paper does…
FUW to hold Brexit webinar to explain what changes farmers should expect December 13, 2020 Agri Politics The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is hosting a special webinar on Brexit to shed light on what technical and practical changes are…
Brexit trade deal must be struck to avoid a ‘catastrophic’ impact on industries – FUW December 13, 2020 Agri Politics The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said failure by the UK and EU to reach a Brexit trade deal in the coming…
‘UK government cut funding for Welsh agriculture and rural development by at least 27%’ December 9, 2020 Agri Politics The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging farmers and members of the public to use an online tool to lobby Welsh politicians…
FUW encourages people to shop local this Christmas November 24, 2020 Rural Life The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging shoppers to keep their Christmas shopping local to show support for rural and local businesses,…
FUW addresses mental health concerns with Minister Morgan November 23, 2020 Rural Life The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has highlighted an array of issues facing the farming community, which if left unaddressed could be the…
FUW dismayed at the axing of support for Welsh hydropower November 20, 2020 Environment The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has reacted with dismay that support for Welsh hydropower has been axed and is urging the Welsh…
