Poultry: October 2019 – September 2020
This dashboard outlines poultry key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between October 2019 - September 2020.
Farmers who invest in training and developing their staff are more likely to retain them and develop a reputation as a place where others will want to work.
19 November 2020
Speaking at a Farming Connect webinar on staff recruitment and retention, people consultant Paul Harris advised farmers not to adopt the mentality that training staff will make those employees sought after by other employers.
“People often...
FC - Issue 30 - November/December 2020
Below is the 30th issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from...
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...
Dairy: May 2020 – August 2020
This dashboard outlines dairy key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between May 2020 - August 2020.
Red Meat: May 2020 – August 2020
This dashboard outlines red meat key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between May 2020 - August 2020.
Farming Connect online training gives Carmarthenshire farmer the skills she needs to develop her business
21 October 2020
Carmarthenshire-born farmer’s daughter Elena Davies describes herself as a ‘hands-on’ farmer. Already running her successful self-employed farm contracting business, with a helping hand from Farming Connect, Elena is now investing in her own professional development. Thanks...
