Episode 124 - Renewable energy solutions in an evolving landscape
Welcome to a focused discussion on sustainable agriculture and technological integration. We revisit key insights from our recent webinar featuring Jonathan Sandercock of NFU Energy. We'll examine the strategies for navigating the current energy landscape, emphasising practical solutions and analysing...
Unlocking Safety: Innovative ‘Escape Room in a Box’ Launched to Save Lives on Welsh Farms
03 December 2025
A new initiative designed to educate and save lives on Welsh farms has been launched at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. The Wales Farm Safety Partnership (WFSP), in collaboration with Wales YFC and game design company...
Agri Academy 2025 finale sees challenge winners receive awards
24 November 2025
Ambitious individuals whose futures are being shaped by the Farming Connect Agri Academy have come together at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair today (24 November) for the 2025 programme finale, when the winners of competitions designed to...
Why sward density is critical for overseeding success
14 November 2025
Overseeding swards with a multispecies mix post-grazing is significantly more effective than broadcasting on higher covers, according to a study which shows it almost doubles the establishment rate.
Livestock farmer Wil Evans used an electro-broadcaster mounted on...
Start to Farm: Work placement opportunity pan-Wales!
13 November 2025
Farming Connect is offering work placement opportunities for young individuals seeking paid work experience on commercial Welsh farms for periods of up to 12 weeks. This is an exciting opportunity open to anyone, as a farming background...
Study shows why spending on technology must be considered on a farm-by-farm basis
16 October 2025
Technology can improve a dairy farm’s labour efficiency and reduce cost of production but a Farming Connect study has shown that savings and return on investment won’t always stack up in every business.
Rhodri and Siwan Jones...
Farming Connect concludes another successful year of September farm visits across the Our Farms Network
10 October 2025
Farming Connect has concluded another successful series of farm visits throughout September but this time increasing the number from 15 to 22 events. These showcased sustainable land management (SLM) practices through on-farm trials and demonstrations.
These events, held...
Farming Connect's Mentoring service supports young Powys entrepreneur grow successful businesses following challenges
07 October 2025
Charlie Cooper Harding is a dynamic and highly motivated individual from Powys. At just 26 years old, Charlie's passion for the agricultural industry is undeniable, even without a farming background. Charlie recently benefited from working with a...
Healthy and productive animals with a good quality of life: Boost your knowledge with new animal welfare e-learning modules
01 October 2025
Improve your farm's efficiency and animal welfare and prepare for the Sustainable Farming Scheme with five new e-learning modules from Farming Connect.
Completing Farming Connect's new online learning modules on Animal Welfare from Summer 2025 will fulfil...