Abi Reader: 'I carry on my shoulders the hopes and aspirations of farmers right across Wales and I will do everything I can to represent them'

The new NFU Cymru president spoke to Farmers Guardian to outline her vision for the union's role in Welsh farming

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 4 min read
New NFU Cymru president Abi Reader talks to FG about her vision for future farming in Wales
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New NFU Cymru president Abi Reader talks to FG about her vision for future farming in Wales

Dairy farmer Abi Reader has been named as the new president of NFU Cymru, following leadership elections this week. Sitting down to talk to Farmers Guardian following the announcement on January 21,...

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