Gareth Parry - Farmers' Union of Wales: "Welsh farming is at an important crossroads"

Head of policy at FUW, Mr Parry has provided an insight on the agricultural budget and the ramifications of agricultural policies within manifestos which could impact Welsh farmers

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"Based on current Welsh allocations, this would equate to an increase in Welsh funding for agriculture by around £20 million per year. This comes nowhere near the funding required."
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"Based on current Welsh allocations, this would equate to an increase in Welsh funding for agriculture by around £20 million per year. This comes nowhere near the funding required."

As we approach the General Election, the FUW, jointly with NFU Cymru and Wales Young Farmers' Clubs, have arranged 15 hustings across Wales to provide our members with an opportunity to question their...

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