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FUW vows to fight national park plans as Welsh Gov confirms designation order

Farmers urged to share their views as union warns new rules could put agricultural businesses at risk

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Head of News and Business
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FUW has raised concerns regarding a new National Park
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FUW has raised concerns regarding a new National Park

The decision to pursue the Glyndŵr National Park Designation Order has been criticised by the Farmers' Union of Wales (FUW), warning farming businesses will suffer. The Welsh Government will further...

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