News and Events
Major feed cost savings for beef farm that utilised Farming Connect services
07 December 2023
An approach to grassland management described as “transformational’’ is enabling a Pembrokeshire beef farm to grow and finish cattle without any concentrate feed.
Paul Evans and Risca Solomon started farming at Campbell Farm in April 2022...
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...
Farming Connect launches a series of ‘masterclasses’ for farmers across Wales
22 November 2023
Farmers in Wales looking to improve their technical or business knowledge in multiple sectors of agriculture can learn new skills and practices at a series of Farming Connect ‘masterclasses’ that are taking place across Wales in...
Episode 89 - Is joint venture the answer to an ageing industry?
Alison Harvey presents a panel discussion between a member of the Agri Academy Alice Bacon and Anna Bowen, who have formed their own joint venture agreements. We hear how share and contract farming agreements have allowed them the opportunity to be...
Farm safety and skills training key themes at Royal Welsh Winter Fair
20 November 2023
Inspiring safe practices on Welsh farms will be a key aim of the Wales Farm Safety Partnership (WFSP) when it hosts a series of activities in collaboration with Farming Connect at the 2023 Royal Welsh Winter...
‘Working in Wales’ – land-based workers in the spotlight at Farming Connect conference
15 November 2023
‘Facilitate and promote the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) now in order to modernise and professionalise our land-based industries and prepare them for the economic and environmental demands of the future!’
This was the unanimous...
Home-mix ration offers cheaper alternative to concentrates at Welsh livestock farm
14 November 2023
A home mix ration formulated with high quality ingredients and incorporating homegrown forage has provided a cheaper alternative to bought-in concentrates for pregnant ewes and beef cattle on a Powys upland farm.
Richard and Donna Jenkins...
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...
Can multi species leys help Welsh farm produce more summer fodder?
1 November 2023
A Welsh upland farm is growing deep rooting legumes and herbs and incorporating nutrient-unlocking fungi at seeding in a bid to increase drought tolerance and improve resilience against dry summers.
The Griffiths family produce beef, lamb...