Diversification into ‘wild camping’ supported by Farming Connect
20 February 2018
A family-owned business in Pembrokeshire has expanded to provide a job opportunity for the next generation with ongoing advice and support part-funded by Farming Connect.
Nick and Gillian Chilton purchased a run-down garden centre on a...
Diversification opportunities created by the expansion plans of two existing Welsh beef and poultry businesses, have sparked a surge of interest
16 January 2018
More than 70 farmers attended an event hosted by Farming Connect at which Pembrokeshire-based Natural Wagyu and Capestone Organics revealed strategies for growing their markets.
Natural Wagyu partners Rob Cumine and Will Prichard want to...
Considering applying for funding for approved Farming Connect training courses? First online application window for 2018 opens soon
10 January 2018
If you want your farm business to perform at its best, is this the right time to invest time in training and personal development skills? Would your business benefit if you took some time out to...
Farming for a sustainable future is within the grasp of all Welsh farmers
10 January 2018
Farmers throughout Wales are being urged to examine their business performance closely and find out how they can tackle the critical issue of reducing production costs by attending the next round of Farming Connect ‘Farming for...
Let us help you make your financial resolutions a reality
FARMING Connect is hosting a series of financial management surgeries to help farmers and foresters evaluate how their business is performing, identify areas for improvement and discuss plans for the future.
The financial management surgeries will provide individuals registered with...
Livestock diversification opportunities: a focus of Farming Connect event
Growing demand for grass-fed Wagyu beef could provide opportunities for farmers to produce these cattle on their own farms.
Farming Connect is hosting an event in Llandissilio in January at which the two men who created Pembrokeshire-based Natural Wagyu will...
Farming Connect diversification events – Welsh farmers encouraged to think outside the box and investigate new streams of income
Farming Connect, which is funded by the Welsh Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, has arranged a series of diversification events this autumn where the focus will be on encouraging farmers to venture into new areas of working which could...
Have you prepared your business for a profitable and sustainable future?
Have you evaluated your farm or forestry business recently? Do you know how it’s performing now and how well it’s likely to perform in a future post-Brexit? Have you done everything in your power to safeguard your business for the...