Welsh farmers urged to light beacons to highlight 'frustration' about the role of food security during the General Election campaign

Liam Davies-Jones, also known as the 'Beef Farmer', said Welsh farmers had been disappointed by a 'lack' of information about the role of farming and agriculture in the General Election so far

Chris Brayford
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"We are not going to back down to politics without a fight."
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"We are not going to back down to politics without a fight."

Welsh farmers have been urged to light beacons as a reminder to politicians that the 'fire still burns' from those working in the industry ahead of the General Election. Liam Davies-Jones, also...

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