24 November 2025
Ambitious individuals whose futures are being shaped by the Farming Connect Agri Academy have come together at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair today (24 November) for the 2025 programme finale, when the winners of competitions designed to...
14 November 2025
Overseeding swards with a multispecies mix post-grazing is significantly more effective than broadcasting on higher covers, according to a study which shows it almost doubles the establishment rate.
Livestock farmer Wil Evans used an electro-broadcaster mounted on...
13 November 2025
Farming Connect is offering work placement opportunities for young individuals seeking paid work experience on commercial Welsh farms for periods of up to 12 weeks. This is an exciting opportunity open to anyone, as a farming background...
Welcome to another episode of the Farming Connect Ear to the Ground podcast. We are staying on the topic of soil health for this episode as we were keen to expand on the foundations and principles heard in our latest...
04 November 2025
The latest fully funded Animal Health and Welfare training workshop, delivered by local vet practices under the Farming Connect programme will concentrate on disease management through vaccination.
Proactive, science-based vaccination is important in effective cattle disease management...
16 October 2025
Technology can improve a dairy farm’s labour efficiency and reduce cost of production but a Farming Connect study has shown that savings and return on investment won’t always stack up in every business.
Rhodri and Siwan Jones...
Welcome to the third episode in our special series on profitable and productive farming in Wales! Host Ifan Jones Evans is joined by leading independent plant and soil health educator, Joel Williams, to dive into the most vital resource on...
10 October 2025
Farming Connect has concluded another successful series of farm visits throughout September but this time increasing the number from 15 to 22 events. These showcased sustainable land management (SLM) practices through on-farm trials and demonstrations.
These events, held...
08 October 2025
The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) is set to help Welsh farmers and growers with three primary objectives: producing high-quality food, improving productivity, and successfully adapting to climate change. To assist the agricultural community with the transition, Farming...
07 October 2025
Charlie Cooper Harding is a dynamic and highly motivated individual from Powys. At just 26 years old, Charlie's passion for the agricultural industry is undeniable, even without a farming background. Charlie recently benefited from working with a...
