16 March 2026
Farming Connect is calling for applications from farms across Wales to join the next cohort of Our Farms Demonstration Farms, ahead of the launch of the new programme on 1 April 2026.
The Demonstration Farm network...
This module will explore key diversification strategies for use in horticulture that specifically support biodiversity.
The horticultural sector relies heavily on water from many sources. By using a combination of sustainable methods, monitoring, benchmarking and good planning, growers can manage water usage and set achievable KPIs to support efficient and cost-effective water management.
05 March 2026
Growing beans and sunflowers in its crop of forage maize has seen a Pembrokeshire dairy farm raise the crude protein (CP) level in that silage to nearly 14%.
Volatile feed prices prompted the Evans family to explore...
03 March 2026
Multiple fields farmed in arable rotations in Wales have demonstrated higher soil organic matter (SOM) values compared to average laboratory values seen for arable land and have shed new light on some practices associated with cropping.
Twelve...
26 February 2026
Genomically testing crossbred heifers and first lactation cows has identified a big range in fertility and milk solids potential at a Welsh dairy farm, arming the business with valuable data on its split-block calving herd.
The Edwards...
Fourth-generation farmer Dylan Jones is clear that sustainability and productivity do not have to be in conflict. At Castellior, his beef enterprise on Anglesey, Dylan has proved that intensive stocking within a sustainable system can dramatically increase output while cutting...
16 February 2026
Ynyr Pugh is a dedicated and focused farmer from Mid Wales who was recognised this past January as the well deserving recipient of the 2025 Brynle Williams Memorial Award.
Raised in a close-knit agricultural community, Ynyr’s enthusiasm...
This course has been designed to provide a comprehensive introduction into what green manures and cover crops can do to improve soils. Covering the roles these crops can play in preventing soil erosion, improving soil organic matter, managing nutrients, enhancing...
