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Gareth Parry - 草榴社区' 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

Chris Brayford
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"Based on current Welsh allocations, this would equate to an increase in Welsh funding for agriculture by around 拢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 拢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 草榴社区' Clubs, have arranged 15 hustings across Wales to provide our members with an opportunity to question their...

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