During the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, Eirwen Williams, one of the directors at Menter a Busnes, was recognised by CARAS, the Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies throughout the UK. The aim of CARAS is to give recognition...
Twelve focused and ambitious individuals who work within agriculture in Wales will soon pack their suitcases and dig out their passports in readiness for an exchange visit to a farm or forestry sector business in Europe.
Cabinet Secretary for...
A Welsh linguist who can hold a conversation in Spanish, Chinese or Russian, lots of would-be country land agents and vets, a nurse, a clutch of lawyers and accountants, and quite a few students! What they all have in common is that they are...
As farm and forestry businesses throughout the UK prepare to face the challenges and opportunities of trading outside the European Union, Farming Connect will be showcasing some of the industry’s newest and most successful technologies at this year's Royal Welsh Show at...
New innovations designed to help farmers maximise returns on every hectare will soon be commonplace on Welsh farms, so introducing the next generation to these technologies is important for the future of food production.
A new role has therefore been...
Continued access to a single market, an integrated rural training and education policy and the risks of reduced financial support for farmers are just some of the critical issues facing Welsh farm businesses.
These are some of the key findings...
Following a favourable spring period for grass growth, unseasonably dry weather in April and May left some farmers on lighter soils troubled by lower covers and grass growth rates. This was compounded for many by 1st cut silage which left...
Delivered through Farming Connect, which is funded by Welsh Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, the Agri Academy was launched in 2012.
It comprises three distinct programmes, namely the Business & Innovation programme; the Rural Leadership programme...
With the future of Welsh lamb and beef exports being a major talking point in discussions on the impact of Brexit, Farming Connect and HCC are working together in a drive to help the industry adjust to new trading realities...
