FUW INSURANCE | LATEST NEWS | SEARCH LOGIN HOMEABOUT US JOIN FUW SHOPNEWS POLICY CONTACT US Cause and history We are the only representative body for farmers that is totally focused on Welsh agriculture, with no external decision making or financial influences. The FUW’s job is to advance the views of the Farmers of Wales without fear or favour, unfettered by sectional or external financial interests. ‘Farming Matters’ is the key slogan of the FUW, as we realise that farming matters in so many ways that are seldom realised - not only do farms produce food but they are also a cornerstone of our rural economies. As a Union we know that family farms in particular are at the heart of our rural economy, caring for our landscape, and of course our culture, and they make innumerable other contributions to the well-being of Wales and the UK. The FUW was established in 1955 amidst concerns that the interests of Welsh farmers would always take second place to those who farmed in more fertile, arable producing areas in England. On the 8th of December, 1955, JB Evans, the local NFU county secretary, called an informal meeting in his office with county chairman lvor T Davies. Fed up of Welsh farmers being ignored by the London government and the negative attitude of the NFU towards Wales they decided to do something about it. At the next NFU Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion committee meetings, those who felt that Welsh farmers were being let down were asked to stay behind to form the Farmers' Union of Wales. In total, 12 farmers stayed behind, and the rest as they say, is history! Contact Tel: 01970 820820 Email: post@fuw.org.uk > Find your local office > Contact our press office Latest News Pembrokeshire dairy farmer recognised with special dairy award by FUW 30 November 2021 The winners of the Farmers’ Union of Wales Christmas Card competition have been announced 30 November 2021 Twitter About 13 hours ago From Hootsuite Inc. Os ydych chi yn y Ffair Aeaf dros y deuddydd nesaf, beth am alw heibio i'n gweld a llenwi'r arolwg band eang? Rydym… https://t.co/PmuvrDSJe5 Follow FUW_UAC on Twitter Social Media © 2021 Farmers' Union of Wales | Website Development by SE24MEDIA | Design by Greenwich Web Design Cookie and Privacy Policy