Wales' next First Minister must address impractical NVZ regulations, bTB in both cattle and wildlife, and deal with SFS concerns, says Abi Reader

NFU deputy president Abi Reader said: "It is vitally important that there is a voice around the Cabinet table who is able to make the case for the necessary budgetary allocation for Welsh farming"

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Wales' next First Minister must address impractical NVZ regulations, bTB in both cattle and wildlife, and deal with SFS concerns, says Abi Reader

Welsh Labour party members are voting to elect a new Leader, with the winning candidate set to be announced in the middle of March. Welsh farming While the decision as to who becomes next Welsh Labour...

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