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About NFU Cymru
NFU Cymru has nearly 15,000 members in Wales, and represents the majority of farmers in Wales. Membership of NFU Cymru is entirely voluntary and the Union is self funded.The organisation is run by a team of staff based in Mid Wales; Additionally the structure of the Union is based around 11 counties and 47 local groups representing between four to eight parishes. NFU Cymru and NFU Mutual Insurance Group Secretaries are responsible for the service offered to local members within each county. The Welsh Council is the governing body. The Council meet on a quarterly basis and is headed by the President and Deputy President.
NFU Cymru Welsh Council have sole and total independent responsibility for the development of agricultural and rural policy in Wales. This also includes independence for all matters relating to the National Assembly for Wales.
This fact is confirmed in the constitution of the National Farmers Union.