THE FUW explored what help is available in rural communities for those suffering with mental health and welcomed Executive Officer of Tir Dewi Gareth Davies, Farming Community Network Wales Regional Director David Williams, and...
WOMEN are often overlooked for their contribution to agriculture, be it in a hands‐on role, supporting the family farm or in the allied industries. The FUW were therefore delighted to host a discussion panel...
THE FUW opened it’s door widely to welcome young farmers to its pavilion during the Royal Welsh Show to celebrate their future and involvement with the industry. Succession and attracting more young people to...
RURAL prosperity was the key focus for FUW leaders during meetings with Wales’ First Minister Carwyn Jones and UK Government Secretaries of State Michael Gove and Alun Cairns at the Royal Welsh Show. “No...
AS all eyes turned to the showground in Llanelwedd at the end of July the FUW started the show week with a practical approach seminar on preventing rural crime. Outlining the problem and offering...
In a bid to promote the benefits of drinking milk and to raise awareness of the importance of supporting the Welsh dairy industry, the FUW teamed up with the Scarletts Rugby team at the...
THe FUW met with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to discuss the future of the Welsh agricultural industry post Brexit. Union representatives met with USDA representatives Stan Phillips, Counselor for Agricultural Affairs...
JUNIOR shearer Edward Davies of Llanwddyn has become the first winner of the Royal Welsh Louise Owen Memorial Scholarship. Louise was an accomplished wool handler and travelled widely across the globe. In her memory,...
THE WINNER of the annual all- Wales grassland management competition was Gethin Brown of Home Farm, Stackpole, Pembroke, a member of Cleddau Grassland Society. The competition is organised by the Federation of Welsh Grassland...
HUSBAND and wife game bird breeding partnership Gwyn and Ann Evans of Bettws Hall, near Newtown, were awarded the 2015 Sir Bryner Jones Memorial Trophy – one of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s most...
