News and Events
Farming Connect appoints new development officer for North Montgomery
1 March 2018
Owain Pugh (29) has been appointed as the Farming Connect development officer for North Montgomeryshire. Owain takes over from well-known local agricultural support officer Gwenan Ellis, who has moved to a new role within Menter...
Soil efficiency key to farm management at Wrexham mixed livestock business
27 February 2018
Expert advice to improve soil efficiency will pave the way for better productivity and profitability on a mixed livestock farm near Wrexham.
Wil Evans and his young family of Lower Eyton, Bangor on Dee who farms...
The new plots at Brignant: re-intensifying production
22 February 2018
As part of our Farming Connect activities three additional blocks of new treatments have been created on grassland adjacent to the Brignant long-term plots. Previous research at IGER Bronydd Mawr clearly demonstrated that withdrawal of...
Graze for greater profit with support from Farming Connect’s Master Grass
21 February 2018
Farming Connect is offering Welsh farmers the opportunity to hone their grassland management expertise through a series of dedicated courses.
Wales Master Grass aims to help farmers to develop their knowledge and skills in grassland...
Diversification into ‘wild camping’ supported by Farming Connect
20 February 2018
A family-owned business in Pembrokeshire has expanded to provide a job opportunity for the next generation with ongoing advice and support part-funded by Farming Connect.
Nick and Gillian Chilton purchased a run-down garden centre on a...