Farming Matters - Ian Rickman: "The strength of our family farms remains at our heart"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Ian Rickman, president of the Farmers' Union of Wales, discusses support for Welsh family farms

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Farming Matters - Ian Rickman: "The strength of our family farms remains at our heart"

This summer's successful show season has been a powerful reminder of the energy, pride and resilience that define rural Wales. For 70 years, the Farmers' Union of Wales - Undeb Amaethwyr Cymru - has...

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