Resilient and Productive April – June 2024
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between April – June 2024
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) & Safe Application of Pesticides Using a Weed Wiper (PA2F)
Typically a 2 day training course with an assessment on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
PA1 = This qualification meets the legal requirements of the Control of Pesticides Regulations and lets you work unsupervised...
Halghton Hall
David Lewis
Halghton Hall, Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham
Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?
Sheep genetics: to improve the specification and marketability of lambs by developing flock genetics.
Cost of production: to explore opportunities for reducing...
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) & Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand Held Equipment (PA6)
Typically a 2 day training course with an assessment on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
PA1 = This qualification meets the legal requirements of the Control of Pesticides Regulations and lets you work unsupervised...
Parasite Management Project
Multi Site Project
Project Aims and Objectives:
Implement on farm changes
- To work with network of farmers throughout Wales to :-
- Implement the latest advice and recommendations from SCOPS and COWS
- Implement regular monitoring of worm burdens through faecal...
Garth y Pigau (Glan'r afon)
Nebo, Llanrwst, Conwy
Focus Site Event: Sustainable management of natural resources
Sustainability of our natural resources, especially our rivers and watercourses need our attention and focus to ensure we are being proactive and working together to ensure their sustainable...
Pencwm
Berwyn, Hedydd & Gruff Lloyd
Pencwm, North Pembrokeshire
Investigating the potential of a diverse forage mix for winter feeding
Pencwm is farmed by Berwyn and Hedydd Lloyd along with their son Gruff where they run a closed herd of...
Plas yn Iâl
Plas yn Iâl, Llandegla, Wrexham, Denbighshire
Focus Site Project: Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in Farm Woodlands
Project aim:
- Improve overall woodland management at Plas yn Iâl that will contribute a sustainable timber supply towards the farm’s energy needs. This will be done...
Sustainable Farming: Woodland Management
The aim of this module is to improve your understanding of the fundamentals of woodland management. There are many aspects to consider when it comes to effectively managing existing woodland for both productivity and environmental and social benefits. Understanding these...
Cwmrisca Farm
Peter & Jacob Anthony
Cwmrisca Farm, Tondu, Bridgened
Getting started with regenerative farming - A How to Guide
Cwmrisca farm is a 283ha upland farm located in Tonddu, near Bridgend. Jacob Anthony, a fifth-generation farmer, works alongside his parents...