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Politicians told: Welsh farmers 'cannot - and should not - be expected to do more for less'

Farmers' Union of Wales sets out its manifesto asks ahead of upcoming Senedd elections

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
FUW president Ian Rickman says politicians should not expect farmers to do more for less
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FUW president Ian Rickman says politicians should not expect farmers to do more for less

The Farmers' Union of Wales (FUW) warned current and prospective politicians that ‘Welsh farmers cannot - and should not - be expected to do more for less' as it set out its key manifesto priorities ahead...

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