Let's Talk Climate Change

Farming Connect are supporting Wales Climate Week 2023, through out this week we will be highlighting some of the projects we are implementing and services available to build both resilience and sustainability amid a changing climate.  Latest News

 

All training courses subsidised by up to 80% for registered individuals

Wide range of short courses available

Network of approved training providers located throughout Wales 

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Fully-funded sampling and advice clinics on a range of topics. Each Farming Connect registered business is eligible to apply for up to two clinics. Clinics will be delivered by independent consultants and all advice will be confidential. Apply here

An opportunity to have one-to-one advice with a consultant on their specialised topic. The surgery will enable you to gain advice and guidance specific to your business. 

Click here to view some of the topics that are available 

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.

Check the eligibility criteria, which has now been widened to include more farmers and foresters with smaller holdings, new categories of self-employed contractors and food businesses.

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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Major feed cost savings for beef farm that utilised Farming Connect services
07 December 2023   An approach to grassland management described as “transformational’’ is…
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Value of hedges in storing carbon below ground studied in Welsh Soil Project
05 December 2023   The role hedges play in capturing carbon and storing it in soils is being…
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Ambition to cut concentrate use moves forward with Farming Connect red clover project
04 December 2023   Lamb finishing times could be significantly shortened at a Powys livestock…
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Welsh woodland demonstrates how trees can be a viable option for farmers
30 November 2023   Trees shape the appearance of the Welsh countryside, but their role…

Events

11 Dec 2023
Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations in Wales
Ruthin
The Water Resources Control of Agricultural Pollution...
12 Dec 2023
Animal Health - Importance of Nutrition in Sheep
Pros Kairon, Crymych
Join Fiona Lovatt or Phillipa Page, Flock Health Ltd...
13 Dec 2023
Focus on nutrition, lambing and antibiotic usage
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Join us at Marchynys where father and son, John and...
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