News and Events
Denbighshire Farm Undertakes Ambitious Woodland Restoration and Planting Scheme
31 July 2024
A farm-based tree management and planting scheme in Denbighshire is demonstrating how landlords and tenants with shared environmental aspirations can work together for mutual gain.
Tudor and Julia Hughes farm sheep on two holdings at Llangwyfan, near...
Mentoring gives former BBC journalist courage to embark on right environmental projects for family farm
24 June 2024
In the days when Sara Edwards’ great-grandmother farmed, agriculture had an informal network of mentors in the shape of her neighbouring farmers, sharing ideas and passing on knowledge. Three generations later and Sara sees...
Agricultural Minimum Wage changes in Wales from 1st April 2024
10 March 2024
All employed agricultural, horticultural and forestry workers in Wales (including workers employed by gang masters and employment agencies) are entitled to be paid at least the Agricultural Minimum Wage.
The Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2024 replaces...
Welsh woodland demonstrates how trees can be a viable option for farmers
30 November 2023
Trees shape the appearance of the Welsh countryside, but their role extends far beyond the visual.
From mitigating the effects of drought and reducing soil erosion to capturing carbon and providing shelter for livestock, woodland can...
Episode 88 - Woodland management and adding value to timber at Fron Haul, Abergele
Our Forestry & Farm Woodland Specialist, Geraint Jones is joined by David Brown and Ruth Pybus prior to welcoming other farmers to their event at Fron Haul on the 17th of November. Fron Haul is a mixed farm that has integrated...
Reduce on farm emissions and maximise carbon sequestration July – September 2023
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between July – September 2023