Start to Farm
Do you want to venture into running your own farm or forestry business someday? Why not consider a joint venture?
Farming Connect can match farmers and landowners who are looking to step back from the industry with new entrants looking for a way into farming. It guides people on both sides through the key steps required to find a potential business partner. The package of support offers a matching service, mentoring, business planning and legal advice to provide guidance at every stage of establishing a joint venture.
Click on the opportunities listed below to find out more about the landowner, the farm, and the requirements of the role and/or potential for a joint venture.
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Joint Venture Opportunities:
Location: Pencader, Carmarthenshire
Sector: Sheep
Land: 128 acres / 52ha
Agreement: Share farming agreement
Location: North Monmouthshire
Land: 275 acres / 111 Ha
Livestock: 75 Beef Cattle
Agreement: Joint Venture
Location: Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil
Land: 35 Ha / 85 acres
Livestock: 45 Pedigree Breeding Welsh Black cows
Agreement: Open to discussion
Are you a landowner looking for a business partner?
Click here to complete a Provider Profile or contact our dedicated Succession Facilitator to discuss your options for advertising your opportunity.
If you already have a business partner in mind and don’t need to use the matching service you can skip this step to access business and legal advice straight away. This advice is fully funded for those looking to establish a joint venture.
To discuss your requirements, contact our Succession Facilitator:
Eiry Williams - 07985 155670 / eiry.williams@menterabusnes.co.uk
Start to Farm: Work placement
Farming Connect is offering employed work placement opportunities for young farmers seeking paid work experience on commercial Welsh farms for periods of 6 - 12 weeks.
- Targeted support: Perfect for new entrants seeking practical experience.
- Mentorship: You'll work alongside an experienced mentor who will identify any skill
gaps and ensure that you receive any relevant training. - Experience: Placements available across a range of Welsh farming systems
including beef, sheep, dairy and poultry. - Applicants must be over 16.
The application window is open from 17 November until 8 December 2025. Apply now by sending your CV or a short video telling us a little about yourself and outlining why you would be suitable for this post to- mali.iolo@mentera.cymru.
Remember to include the name of the farm that you’re applying for in your application.
For any further details or enquiries please contact Mali on the email address above.
