19 March 2025
Two bacterial pathogens have been identified as the principal causes of mastitis in commercial sheep flocks involved in a Farming Connect-funded Welsh study.
Although 14 different strains of bacteria were found in milk samples from the 12...
18 March 2025
A recent survey of Welsh farms participating in the Breeding Bird Survey has revealed encouraging signs for several bird species of conservation concern. The 2024 breeding bird survey, a project between Farming Connect and RSPB Cymru conducted...
17 March 2025
There are currently four fantastic share farming opportunities available in Wales through Farming Connect’s ‘Start to Farm’ programme. If you have the right skills and experience, your future career path and destiny could be about to change...
13 March 2025
Farming Connect is offering a series of Masterclasses; MasterGrass and MasterRegen, designed to enhance technical skills and business performance for farmers.
These workshops provide a mixture of practical, hands-on learning and theoretical knowledge in small group settings...
12 March 2023
Are you passionate about the future of the Welsh farming, forestry and horticulture sectors? Do you have great people skills and a proven track record in terms of farming and business management? Are you a successful entrepreneur...
10 March 2025
Continuing professional development (CPD) is an anticipated mandatory requirement for all farm businesses in Wales which enter the Welsh Government’s proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). Due to start on 1 January next year, the version of the SFS...
03 March 2025
A forward-thinking Welsh dairy farm is embracing training opportunities to advance the business.
Improving performance is a must for any farm business in today’s volatile market but doing so is often easier said than done, especially without...
20 February 2025
The Wales Farm Safety Partnership (WFSP) is proud to announce the success of Bob the Dog!
Bob, a Welsh Sheepdog is WFSP mascot and in conjunction with creating Bob, the partnership lead by Farming Connect have published...
14 Febuary 2025
A dairy farmer managing a chronic bovine TB breakdown has eliminated a major disease threat to his herd by no longer buying in cattle.
Michael Williams is one of 15 farmers involved in the Pembrokeshire TB pilot...
30 January 2025
The ripple effect of positive change is being experienced on farms and other agri-businesses across Wales thanks to the Farming Connect Mentoring programme.
Farmers like Dai Evershed, who benefitted from the guidance and expertise of a friend...
