FCTV - Diversification - 21/10/2021
Diversification has been a topic of popular debate for decades and nothing has changed this year with a large number of Welsh farms looking to add income to the business.
Episode 49 - How to establish a PYO pumpkin enterprise on your farm
With the growing interest in pick your own (PYO) pumpkin enterprises as a diversification opportunity for farmers, Farming Connect recently hosted an on-farm event at Aberbran Fawr near Brecon to discuss the key points to consider. In this episode, we...
FC - Issue 35 - September/October 2021
Below is the 35th issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales. Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from...
Sprouts, microgreens and edible flowers: potentials for innovations
17 September 2021 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Sprouts, microgreens and edible flowers offer a higher value alternative crop option to intensive agrochemical heavy crops These foods have interesting nutritional and health benefits associated and as such could benefit...
Business: April 2021 – July 2021
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between April 2021 – July 2021.
Minister on two-day summer tour visiting Farming Connect sites in Mid & South West Wales
19 August 2021 The past two days, Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths, has met with representatives from Farming Connect’s demonstration and innovation project sites and service users in Mid and South West Wales. Discussing projects undertaken, innovation and development...
Mentoring: Viticulture - learn from the best - 13/08/2021
Are you consider viticulture as your next diversification idea? World-class help is at hand through the Mentoring scheme by Robb Merchant of White Castle Vineyard, producer of Pinot Noir Reserve 2018, Decanter gold medal.
Zoom Around The World - Ireland - 09/08/2021
Our first Zoom around the World takes us on a short-haul trip across the Irish Sea to meet Hanna and George of Ballyhubbock Farm in West Wicklow, Ireland. In 2017, the couple took the plunge and transitioned their business from...
Episode 47 - Producing world-class wine in Wales
Situated in the beautiful rolling countryside of Monmouthshire near the village of Llanvetherine lies White Castle Vineyard – the home of Robb and Nicola Merchant. Having diversified some 12 years ago, they have turned their dream into a thriving business...
FCTV – the new half-hour farming programme that you won’t want to miss!
22 July 2021 Efficiency, best practice, compliance and saving time and money are the driving forces behind Farming Connect’s latest venture, a dedicated half-hour, monthly tv programme for farmers and foresters in Wales. Tune into YouTube from Monday, July 26...