19 February 2024

Anna was working in the equine sector in 2016 when she decided she wanted her future to be in agriculture, farming 150-hectares near Welshpool with her parents, John and Sally.

As her...

08 February 2024

A Conwy dairy farm is harnessing the power of genomics in a bid to accelerate genetic progress in its split block calving herd.

Rhydeden Farm, a 100-hectare holding, produces milk from 175 spring calving cows and...

07 February 2024

A new share farming agreement on a Carmarthenshire heritage pig farm has provided an exciting business opportunity for a first-generation farmer and a succession strategy for the owners.

Hugh and Katharine Brookes had spent six years...

06 February 2024

Grazing fodder beet as a winter crop for beef and dairy cattle is reducing wintering costs at a Pembrokeshire farm.

The James family currently grow 10 hectares (ha) for wintering dairy beef stores produced by their...

29 January 2024

On a smallholding near the Welsh coast, organic vegetables grown on two acres of land are feeding dozens of local families, one of a new wave of small-scale horticulture businesses emerging across Wales.

The vegetables are...

This episode will expose the potential opportunity within the commercial ornamental industry. As part of the horticulture sector, according to a recent report from Tyfu Cymru It employees 19,800 people here in Wales and generates 40 million pounds worth of...

20 December 2023

Selling beef and lamb via meat boxes with guidance from a Farming Connect mentor is helping new entrants to livestock farming reap a premium price for their stock.

George Sturla and...

13 December 2023

A targeted approach is the way forward according to Farming Connects newly appointed steering group

The group, established to give farmers the chance to provide input on services ranging from the type of projects run by...