Vaughan re-elected by FUW council

“I am delighted to be re-elected as president once again and I look forward to driving forward the aims and ambitions of the FUW for another year in what is expected to be a challenging time for the industry as the Common Agricultural Policy is reviewed,” he said.

“The past year has been yet another busy time for the union in terms of representing members’ interests in discussions with organisations and politicians at all levels.

“Our dairy industry has faced a difficult period over the past 12 months, due to a fall in milk prices and the collapse of Dairy Farmers of Britain, but the favourable Euro-Sterling exchange rate has had a significant positive impact on livestock prices and Single Payments.

“The current financial climate, however, is still a cause for major concern and all eyes are now on the new UK coalition Government.

“In Wales the idea of such co-operation is not new, as devolution has forced parties from across the political spectrum, whether in Government or opposition, to work together to tackle major issues.

“Moves such as the Wales bovine TB eradication programme stand as testament to the way in which cross-party co-operation can lead to a mature consensus over matters of importance.”

Montgomeryshire-born at Llanidloes in 1941, Mr Vaughan left school at the age of 15 to work on the family farm.

He now runs a traditional beef and sheep unit at Cwmyrhiewdre Farm, Dolfor, near Newtown, in partnership with his wife of over 40 years, Audrey, and 12 years ago his daughter Catherine and son-in-law Brian joined the business.

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