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NFU Cymru deputy secures backing of union members in presidential elections

Glamorgan-based mixed farmer Abi Reader set to succeed Aled Jones as race hots up for new deputy

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Current NFU Cymru deputy president Abi Reader has secured the backing leadership backing of all 11 Welsh counties
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Current NFU Cymru deputy president Abi Reader has secured the backing leadership backing of all 11 Welsh counties

Current NFU Cymru deputy president Abi Reader has secured the backing of all 11 Welsh counties in run-up to the union's leadership elections. The news means mixed Glamorgan farmer Ms Reader will succeed...

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