Powys farmers trialling rock dust’s potential as a grass nutrient
12 October 2023
Two grassland farms in Powys are researching whether a rock dust sourced from a local quarry can provide sufficient nutrients to grow grass through a project funded by Farming Connect- ‘Try Out Fund’.
Finely ground basalt rock...
Practical advice on offer to Welsh farmers at new herbal ley masterclass
09 October 2023
A masterclass created to equip farmers with useful skills and knowledge to grow, maintain and graze herbal leys is being launched by Farming Connect.
Master Herbal, the latest in a series of free masterclasses run by...
New funding window to open for on-farm trials in Wales
05 October 2023
With Farming Connect-funded trials ranging from growing grass with rock dust to establishing farm-scale tea bushes on hill land already underway in Wales, farmers are being invited to apply for the next round of funding from...
Farmers reminded of good reasons to upskill with Farming Connect courses
22 August 2023
Farmers and growers in Wales are being reminded of the many good reasons to upskill and take advantage of the abundance of training opportunities available to them.
Philippa Gough, of Lantra Wales, says training and development...
Addressing skills gaps for Welsh horticulture under spotlight at trade show
21 August 2023
With exciting opportunities ahead for Welsh farmers to diversify into horticulture, support in bringing those to life will be given by Farming Connect and Lantra Wales at the UK’s leading international horticulture trade show next month...