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Wales Farmers Union Claims Hidden Agendas Behind Government Farm Subsidies: Transparency Demand Grows Amid Cultural and Political Tensions In recent months, the Wales Farmers Union (WFU) has voiced sharp concerns over the transparency and fairness of government farm subsidies, alleging that hidden agendas may be influencing how support is allocated across the UK’s agricultural sector. With farming communities grappling with rising costs, climate pressures, and policy uncertainty, the union’s allegations reflect growing frustration over perceived bias and lack of accountability in subsidy distribution. ### The Wales Farmers Union Speaks Out The Wales Farmers Union, representing thousands of independent and principal farmers throughout Wales, has criticized the current system for failing to deliver equitable outcomes. In a series of public statements and official submissions to the UK government, the WFU asserts that farm subsidies—largely administered through the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and UK-specific schemes—often bypass smaller, sustainable farms in favor of larger, industrial operations.