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

| News
Study shows why spending on technology must be considered on a farm-by-farm basis
16 October 2025Technology can improve a dairy farm’s labour efficiency and reduce cost of…
| Podcasts
Episode 122 - Building better pastures and productivity by focusing on soil health
Welcome to the third episode in our special series on profitable and productive farming in Wales!…
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Farming Connect concludes another successful year of September farm visits across the Our Farms Network
10 October 2025Farming Connect has concluded another successful series of farm visits throughout…
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Farming Connect supporting your journey to the Sustainable Farming Scheme
08 October 2025The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) is set to help Welsh farmers and growers with…

Events

11 Nov 2025
Horticulture: Rotation Planning Webinar
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11 Nov 2025
The Thin Ewe – Investigation and Management (with a focus on iceberg diseases)
Crymych
Workshop attendees will work through the various...
11 Nov 2025
Youngstock health part 2 – Weaning to calving/sale
Whitland
Workshop attendees will work through all the stages...
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