Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle inputs, nutrients and waste May – July 2024
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between May – July 2024.
New Farming Connect modules will help farmers transition to SFS
30 April 2024
Farming Connect has launched a new set of online modules based around practices that maintain the productivity and health of farmland and livestock in a sustainable way, to help Welsh farmers as they make the transition...
How becoming an accident statistic has made farmer a champion of farm health and safety
23 April 2024
Five years on from a quad bike accident that fractured Beca Glyn’s skull, wearing a safety helmet is programmed into her subconscious, and is as familiar to her as wearing a car...
Rhyd Y Gofaint Farm Trials White Clover to Reduce Fertilizer Costs and Boost Production
18 April 2024
Deryl and Frances Jones of Rhyd Y Gofaint, Ceredigion, are leading the way in sustainable agriculture with a research project exploring the potential of white clover to improve nitrogen use efficiency and boost milk and meat...
Agricultural Minimum Wage changes in Wales from 1st April 2024
10 March 2024
All employed agricultural, horticultural and forestry workers in Wales (including workers employed by gang masters and employment agencies) are entitled to be paid at least the Agricultural Minimum Wage.
The Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2024 replaces...
17 new courses added to Farming Connect’s training programme
03 April 2024
Farmers looking to upskill and grow their business now have 17 new offerings available through Farming Connect's training programme.
Farming Connect is now offering over 120 courses subsidised by up to 80% to registered individuals. You...
Protect & Enhance The Farm Ecosystem April – June 2024
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between April – June 2024
Farmer encourages 2024 Agri Academy applicants to keep going for it, despite previous unsuccessful attempt
26 March 2024
A young sheep farmer is reaping the benefits of his steadfast determination to get a foothold in farming coupled with an indisputable passion for agriculture.
Dafydd Owen secured a share farming...