Business: April 2020 – July 2020
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between April 2020 – July 2020.
News and Events
Accidents can happen – to even the most experienced farmers – especially when you work with large animals!
30 September 2020
Richard Isaac is a progressive and very experienced third generation beef and sheep farmer who has a 600 acre farm near Ynysybwl in South East Wales. He is also a Farming Connect mentor, with first-hand experience...
A new entrant to dairying, who is farming in his own right thanks to a forward-thinking farm owner, says the opportunity could be a stepping stone to one day buying his own holding
23 September 2020
Arfon James is milking 100 British Friesian cows after securing a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) with David Brooke in an agreement that benefitted from fully funded business planning through Farming Connect’s Venture programme.
The pair came together...
FC - Issue 29 - September/October 2020
Below is the 29th issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from...
Hill farm aims to increase soil carbon levels by 1% annually
17 September 2020
A Welsh hill farm is unlocking the production potential of its grassland by acting on the results of an annual soil testing programme.
The Edwards’ family are taking steps to improve soil and livestock management at...
WEBINAR: Demo farm live: Dolygarn - 16/09/2020
Live from Dolygarn, Newtown, one of our red meat demonstration sites.
An exciting new project is underway at Dolygarn investigating alternative forage options to improve productivity and reduce environmental impact on an upland farm.
During the event, a range of...
WEBINAR: Tractor GPS technology - 10/09/2020
With new tractors now being factory fitted with GPS technology and even the oldest models having the capability to be retro fitted, there are compelling reasons to evaluate how the technology can help you improve efficiency on farm.
Andrew Williams...
Live broadcast from upland farm will explore winter cropping options
10 September 2020
The steps being taken by a Welsh upland farm to reduce its environmental impact will be shared with farmers during a Farming Connect live broadcast this month.
The Farming Connect Demo Farm Live event on 16...