My Journey with Pentir Sheepdogs
Hello, I'm Glynne Jones, and I farm on the outskirts of Bangor in Gwynedd. As well as keeping a flock of Easycare sheep, the farm is also home to Pentir Sheepdogs - dogs who are not only essential to...
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Agri Academy Blog #2 by Anna Bowen
At the time of writing, we are just seven weeks away from the first Agri Academy session, and a lot has happened since I last wrote an update on the programme!
Following the interviews we selected twelve members and...
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Agrisgôp helps Welsh herb growers to strengthen their businesses
31 July 2025
A group of Welsh growers who share an affinity for herbs and their multiple uses are instigating new business ideas and building on existing revenue streams thanks to a progressive Farming Connect initiative.
With aspirations ranging from...
Targeted worm dosing sees lamb producer slash drench use
29 July 2025
The use of wormer in a Welsh sheep flock has reduced significantly thanks to targeted selective treatment (TST), a process that identifies which lambs need worming and avoids blanket dosing.
TST uses specific individual markers, such as...
Farming Connect launches new MasterBusiness workshops for dairy & red meat sectors
28 July 2025
Would you like to learn more about key technical subjects within farming to improve your business’ performance? If so, Farming Connect masterclasses are just the ticket for you.
Farming Connect is offering a new series of...
Episode 120 - Powering your Future- with Technology and Renewable Energy- Part 1
Welcome to "Sustainable Dairy Farming," where we explore the evolving world of energy and technology in dairy farming. This two-part episode was recorded at the recent Farming Connect Roadshow in Pant Farm, Llanddewi, Ceredigion.
Host Cennydd Jones takes the time...
Step into the future of growing at Farming Connect’s Horticulture Hub in the ‘Horticulture Village’ at the Royal Welsh Show 2025
From soil health to sales strategy, Farming Connect is helping commercial horticulture in Wales thrive. Visit the Horticulture Hub in the Garden Village (Avenue A) at this year’s Royal Welsh Show (21 – 24 July) and explore expert advice, resources...
"WFSP URGES WELSH FARMERS: PRIORITISE ATV SAFETY – IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
15 July 2025
The Wales Farm Safety Partnership (WFSP) is launching a comprehensive and urgent campaign:
This vital initiative calls upon farmers across Wales to drastically improve their safety practices when operating All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). Emphasising that safety is not...
Farming Connect welcomes the new Agri Academy Class of 2025
14 July 2025
The individuals selected for the 2025 Agri Academy have been revealed.
The 24 successful candidates will have their first meeting at a reception at the Royal Welsh Show on Tuesday 22 July.
The Agri Academy has now...