Farmers know their land better than anyone — but keeping track of the wildlife that visits their farms can be a challenge. Traditional bird surveys require time and specialist knowledge, so a new project is turning to innovative, AI‑powered technology...
22 January 2025
High quality red and white clover silages have allowed a Welsh sheep farm to shave £1.85/head from the purchased feed bill of twin-bearing ewes.
Concentrate feed was one of the biggest input expenditures at Awel y Grug...
16 January 2026
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has congratulated all those nominated for the Lantra Cymru Awards 2025, describing their achievements during the last 12 months as a clear...
Welcome to another chance to catch up on a Farming Connect webinar recorded in November 2025. In this episode, we’re joined by Ian Jones, MRCVS, Director of Hafren Veterinary Group, for an important update on Avian Influenza and practical biosecurity...
17 December 2025
A farm-based study in Wales shows that pre-mowing the grazing platform delivers no financial or feed quality advantage in certain dairy systems.
At Moor Farm, near Holywell, the Davies family have a policy of pre-mowing paddocks up...
Join the specialists from the Farming Connect team as they pull back the curtain on the crucial baseline studies conducted within the Our Farms Network.
In this episode, we dive into the data collection process and the practical application of...
Welcome to a focused discussion on sustainable agriculture and technological integration. We revisit key insights from our recent webinar featuring Jonathan Sandercock of NFU Energy. We'll examine the strategies for navigating the current energy landscape, emphasising practical solutions and analysing...
03 December 2025
A new initiative designed to educate and save lives on Welsh farms has been launched at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. The Wales Farm Safety Partnership (WFSP), in collaboration with Wales YFC and game design company...
