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

| Technical Articles
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ruminant farming: Part 1 Nutritional strategies to reduce enteric methane emissions
Dr Saba Amir: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.    In the UK, agriculture contributes a…
| Podcasts
Episode 85 - Embracing Change: Claire Jones discusses Dairy Diversification at Pant Farm, Llanddewi Brefi 
It’s a pleasure to welcome Claire Jones to the podcast, this episode is recorded at this years…
| News
Red clover plays important role in reducing livestock farm’s input costs
27 September 2023   Protein-rich red clover is helping a Welsh livestock farm achieve a total…
| News
Dairy cow fertility added to Farming Connect animal health training workshops
25 September 2023   Key areas which can help optimise dairy cow fertility will be covered in…

Events

4 Oct 2023
Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations in Wales
Y Bala / Bala
The Water Resources Control of Agricultural Pollution...
5 Oct 2023
Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations in Wales
Llandrindod / Llandrindod Wells
The Water Resources Control of Agricultural Pollution...
10 Oct 2023
Masterclass: Alternative Forages for dairy and beef herds
Llanrwst
A look at alternative forages, including maize...
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