Applying for funding for approved Farming Connect training courses – first online application window for 2016 open now
Farmers and foresters registered with the new Farming Connect programme can now apply online for up to 80% funding for short, accredited training courses available through ‘Invest in Skills & Mentoring’, Farming Connect’s new and enhanced lifelong learning and development
...Sheep tagging changes in the New Year
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans has reminded farmers about important changes that affect the way in which sheep keepers identify lambs.
From January 1, all lambs identified and intended for slaughter must be electronically identified either with...
Develop skills, knowledge and business management capability with support from Farming Connect
Farming Connect’s new inter-active skills package, ‘Invest in Skills and Mentoring’ focuses strongly on continuous personal development and e-learning in addition to offering accredited training courses across a wide range of topics and practical skills. There will be three online
...Industry urged to grasp opportunities for new entrants
At the Winter Fair today, Deputy Minister for Farming and Food Rebecca Evans announced two important initiatives, available through the new Farming Connect programme, which will support the kind of transformational change that will help deliver the Welsh Government's vision
...Deputy Minister launches new programme of knowledge transfer and innovation support
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans took the opportunity of her visit to the dairy show in Carmarthen today to launch ‘Develop your Business’, the first phase of Farming Connect’s new programme of knowledge transfer and innovation.
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Farming Connect is recruiting new Agrisgôp leaders
Agrisgôp is the Farming Connect management development programme which is changing mindsets, attitudes and the capability of the individuals who join.
Farming Connect is currently recruiting a new network of leaders to set up and facilitate Agrisgôp groups throughout Wales...