Multi-targeted strategy reduces carbon footprint and maximises profits
6 November 2020
Jeff Wheeler, a third generation dairy farmer from Efail Wen in Pembrokeshire has in recent years increased profitability and sustainability, while also significantly reducing the farm’s carbon footprint.
“Many farmers think these goals are incompatible, but...
Farming Connect make plans to Zoom around the World
3 November 2020
As restrictions on unnecessary travel continue due to Covid-19, Farming Connect is taking farmers and foresters on a series of virtual international farm tours. It will build on the aims of the popular Management Exchange and...
WEBINAR: The National Forest, your opportunity to comment - 06/10/2020
Farming Connect and a panel of experienced speakers discuss the Welsh Government programme for the National Forest.
Welsh Government representatives, Erika Dawson-Davies, Head of National Forest Programme and James Biott, Head of National Forest Policy provide an overview of the programme...
Digital disregard and inequality in rural areas
6 October 2020
Dr David Cutress, Aberystwyth University.
- Internet access is not universal across the entirety of the UK with there being clear evidence of an urban/rural divide
- Agriculture, along with all other sectors are advancing into a...
WEBINAR: Trees? Farm livestock? Or both? - 01/10/20
Join Farming Connect to hear Dr Prysor Williams present an interesting webinar discussing the topic, "Trees or farm animals, or both?"
The presentation includes a discussion on:
- Why is there so much talk about planting trees on farms?
- What is the...
Think smart, farm more efficiently and save money in the bargain!
1 October 2020
Effective land management strategies are critically important to all farmers. Thanks to Farming Connect’s expanded range of fully funded e-learning courses you can acquire the knowledge you need from the comfort of your own home, at...
Land: April 2020 – July 2020
This dashboard outlines land key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between April 2020 – July 2020.
Business: April 2020 – July 2020
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between April 2020 – July 2020.