The Sustainable Farming Scheme 

The agricultural landscape in Wales is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS)

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With over 130 courses subsidised by up to 80% to registered individuals.

Wide range of short courses available

Network of approved training providers located throughout Wales 

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A range of accredited suites, made of up to 8 modules per suite, specifically designed to compliment each other and enhance your learning experience and knowledge.

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Fully funded training workshops available, delivered by local vet practices throughout Wales. New modules available.

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Farming Connect - helping you drive your business forward

Our enhanced programme is providing support which is transforming the business prospects of thousands of farmers and foresters.

Many services are fully funded, others are subsidised by up to 80%

To benefit from all that’s now on offer, you will need to register for the programme. Individuals registered under the previous programme will need to re-register.

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With our support you could:

  • benefit from subsidised business support, tailored to your business needs
  • reduce outputs and increase efficiency across all areas of your business
  • benchmark your performance and work towards progress and growth
  • identify areas for improvement and find solutions to problems
  • develop your skills as part of our new continuing professional development/lifelong learning programme
  • keep up to date with the latest innovations in technology through industry developments and the latest research projects
  • share best practice and benefit from the knowledge of other farmers, industry experts and academic research
  • be inspired by new ideas and find more efficient and innovative ways of working

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Why sward density is critical for overseeding success
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Start to Farm: Work placement opportunity pan-Wales!
13 November 2025Farming Connect is offering work placement opportunities for young individuals…
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Episode 123 - The Soil Revelation: How Saving Money Led to Regenerative Farming with Stuart Johnson
Welcome to another episode of the Farming Connect Ear to the Ground podcast. We are staying on the…
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Disease management in cattle - Why vaccination is your best herd insurance
04 November 2025The latest fully funded Animal Health and Welfare training workshop, delivered by…

Events

9 Dec 2025
Youngstock health part 2 – Weaning to calving/sale
Bryn Goleu Farm
Workshop attendees will work through all the stages...
9 Dec 2025
Safeguarding Your Flock from Iceberg Diseases
Aberystwyth
You're invited to an event focused on protecting the...
10 Dec 2025
WEBINAR: Our Farms Live: Soil health suite metrics from arable rotations
This session will present Soil Health Suite test results...
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