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Welsh woodland

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 introduce...
Type: News Key Sector: Forestry
Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Business Management and Planning, Diversification, Innovation, Planning Advice, Woodland Management
Farming Connect Issue 3

FC - Issue 3 - October - December 2023

Below is the 3rd issue of the Farming Connect Technical Publication since the launch of the new programme in April 2023. It includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters for farmers in Wales, allowing...
Type: Publications Key Sector: Beef, Dairy, Diversification, Horticulture, Sheep
Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Business Management and Planning, Diversification, Health and Safety, Innovation
Erin McNaught

Impressive and innovative business proposal wins Erin the Agri Academy Farm Challenge Award

27 November 2023 A young sheep farmer’s vision for a newly acquired farm, to create the canine equivalent of a day care centre, has earned her a Farming Connect Agri Academy award at the 2023 Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Erin...
Type: News Key Sector: Sheep
Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Business Management and Planning, Innovation, Personal Development, Sheepdog Handling, Succession

Developing a new strategy for skills, development and training for agricultural workers in Wales

02 October 2023 ‘Working in Wales…supporting our agri-workers’ … land-based skills, training and continual professional development under the spotlight this autumn On Thursday, 19 October, invited representatives from key rural stakeholder organisations including educational establishments and training providers in Wales...
Type: News Theme: Business, Land, Livestock
Key Specialism: Business Management and Planning, Innovation
Venture

From farm worker to share farmer – an introduction through Farming Connect’s Venture programme was the start of ‘a dream come true’ for young Anglesey farmer

23 January 2023 Anglesey-born young farmer, Martyn Owen, has won the prestigious Brynle Williams Memorial Award for 2022, which recognises the achievements of a young farmer who has found their way into farming through Farming Connect’s Venture programme. Martyn, who...
Type: Case Studies Key Sector: Beef
Theme: Business, Land, Livestock