News and Events
Glastir Woodland Restoration (GWR) Expression of interest (EOI) window now open!
23 March 2020
The 8th Glastir Woodland Restoration (GWR) Expression of interest (EOI) window has opened on the 16th March 2020 and will close at midnight on 24 April 2020.
GWR provides capital works for restocking, fencing and associated...
Episode 7 - Growing Christmas Trees with David Phillips - 13/12/2019
Growing Christmas Trees with David Phillips, Clearwell Farm, Cardiff, who has recently taken advantage of Farming Connect’s Management Exchange programme. Aled and Jim visit the farm at the busiest time of the year for them.
Noble Fir could be profitable diversification for Welsh farms, says grower
22 November 2019
A Welsh Christmas tree grower is planning to grow some species specifically for the foliage market after discovering opportunities in this sector.
Arable and sheep farmer David Phillips diversified into growing trees at Clearwell Farm at...
Public goods and farming
19 November 2019
Dr Richard Kipling: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
The delivery of public goods from agriculture is currently a major topic in relation to future farm payments in Wales and the UK in general. It is therefore important for...
Small-scale forestry for bioenergy consumption – Part 1: Important tree species for consideration
11 November 2019
Louise Radley: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Planting areas of woodlands is a great method to increase carbon capture, supported by a number of grants and incentive schemes within Wales (See Part III)
- Mixed tree species plantations result...
Carbon Capture Technology – 12 methods that can be incorporated on your farm
8 November 2019
Louise Radley: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- To meet the Welsh Government's pledge to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 95% by 2050, a variety of methods and technologies will be required, including carbon capture and storage...
Episode 3 - Farming the Environment - 21/10/2019
In this episode, Aled and Jim will be talking about the environment and how improving environmental performance can help make farming businesses more sustainable and profitable. Recently, they went along to an event organised by Farming Connect called Farming the...
Diary Marker - How to embrace New Environmental Expectations
25 September 2019
Date: 30/09/2019
Location: Gelli Aur College Farm, Llandeilo, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8NJ
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
Farming Connect would like to invite farmers to a prosiectslyri event, which is being held in partnership with AHDB...