Let me meet farming minister says FUW student bursary winner
The £1,000 winner of the Farmers’ Union of Wales bursary for further education students is hoping his success will lead to a face-to-face meeting with natural resources and food minister Alun Davies. “I would take the opportunity to convey my enthusiasm for agriculture and question the Government’s plans to change the single farm payment scheme,” […]
FUW seeks entries for its further education student bursary
The union is once again offering a bursary aimed specifically at further education students with an award of £1,000 to the winner and £500 to the runner-up. The bursary follows last year’s format with applications being requested before the April 7 closing date. The bursary is specifically aimed at assisting college students studying an agriculture […]
Powys students reveal strong views on farming in FUW bursary head-to-head
Nineteen-year-olds Kathryn Morris of The Belan, Berriew, near Welshpool, and James Price of Ackhill Farm, Presteigne, were shortlisted for interview by a panel of judges during this week’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Builth Wells. Both live on beef and sheep farms and submitted 1,000-word essays with their entry forms. Kathryn chose the topic: “Are […]
