Episode 124 - Renewable energy solutions in an evolving landscape
Welcome to a focused discussion on sustainable agriculture and technological integration. We revisit key insights from our recent webinar featuring Jonathan Sandercock of NFU Energy. We'll examine the strategies for navigating the current energy landscape, emphasising practical solutions and analysing...
Unlocking Safety: Innovative ‘Escape Room in a Box’ Launched to Save Lives on Welsh Farms
03 December 2025
A new initiative designed to educate and save lives on Welsh farms has been launched at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. The Wales Farm Safety Partnership (WFSP), in collaboration with Wales YFC and game design company...
Agri Academy 2025 finale sees challenge winners receive awards
24 November 2025
Ambitious individuals whose futures are being shaped by the Farming Connect Agri Academy have come together at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair today (24 November) for the 2025 programme finale, when the winners of competitions designed to...
Why sward density is critical for overseeding success
14 November 2025
Overseeding swards with a multispecies mix post-grazing is significantly more effective than broadcasting on higher covers, according to a study which shows it almost doubles the establishment rate.
Livestock farmer Wil Evans used an electro-broadcaster mounted on...
Start to Farm: Work placement opportunity pan-Wales!
13 November 2025
Farming Connect is offering work placement opportunities for young individuals seeking paid work experience on commercial Welsh farms for periods of up to 12 weeks. This is an exciting opportunity open to anyone, as a farming background...
Episode 123 - The Soil Revelation: How Saving Money Led to Regenerative Farming with Stuart Johnson
Welcome to another episode of the Farming Connect Ear to the Ground podcast. We are staying on the topic of soil health for this episode as we were keen to expand on the foundations and principles heard in our latest...
Study shows why spending on technology must be considered on a farm-by-farm basis
16 October 2025
Technology can improve a dairy farm’s labour efficiency and reduce cost of production but a Farming Connect study has shown that savings and return on investment won’t always stack up in every business.
Rhodri and Siwan Jones...
Episode 122 - Building better pastures and productivity by focusing on soil health
Welcome to the third episode in our special series on profitable and productive farming in Wales! Host Ifan Jones Evans is joined by leading independent plant and soil health educator, Joel Williams, to dive into the most vital resource on...
Farming Connect concludes another successful year of September farm visits across the Our Farms Network
10 October 2025
Farming Connect has concluded another successful series of farm visits throughout September but this time increasing the number from 15 to 22 events. These showcased sustainable land management (SLM) practices through on-farm trials and demonstrations.
These events, held...