Six ways Farming Connect can help bring diversification ideas to life
23 October 2023
Diversifying into a non-farming business venture is now commonplace as Welsh farmers look to secure their financial future, with many tapping into Farming Connect resources for support, guidance and knowledge ahead of establishing those alternative income...
Looking Towards a Greener Future: Renewable Energy on Farm – Heat
Dr Natalie Meades: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- The use of renewable heat energy on farm provides an alternative to fossil fuels, helping to reduce on farm emissions, carbon footprints improve sustainability.
- The use of renewable heat on farm provides the...
Episode 86 - What to consider before diversifying?
David Selwyn- Landsker is joined by two individuals who have set up novel businesses on farm. Rhys Jones is the founder of a thriving fitness business, Cattle Strength, which delivers a personalised and premium approach to personal training which is...
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...
Welsh farmers looking for ‘the next big thing' in diversification urged to register for Farming Connect’s Innovation and Diversification event.
11 September 2023
Farming Connect has announced more detail on its upcoming Innovation and Diversification event, billed as “the event that no Welsh farmer will want to miss.”
In its third year, the event has a wide range of...
Resilient and Productive July – September 2023
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between July – September 2023
Reduce on farm emissions and maximise carbon sequestration July – September 2023
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between July – September 2023