1 November 2023

A Welsh upland farm is growing deep rooting legumes and herbs and incorporating nutrient-unlocking fungi at seeding in a bid to increase drought tolerance and improve resilience against dry summers.

The Griffiths family produce beef, lamb...

26 October 2023

Securing a much sought after place on the Farming Connect Agri Academy has not only broadened Lea Williams’ knowledge and outlook of agriculture but unexpectedly landed her a new job.

Lea, who grew up on a...

23 October 2023

Diversifying into a non-farming business venture is now commonplace as Welsh farmers look to secure their financial future, with many tapping into Farming Connect resources for support, guidance and knowledge ahead of establishing those alternative income...

Dr Natalie Meades: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Embracing renewable energy technologies on farm has the potential for farms to become more diversified, reduce environmental emissions and become more sustainable.
• The adoption of renewable energy technologies provides an opportunity for farms to...

Dr Natalie Meades: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• The use of renewable heat energy on farm provides an alternative to fossil fuels, helping to reduce on farm emissions, carbon footprints improve sustainability.  
• The use of renewable heat on farm provides the...

19 October 2023

The suitability of Welsh hill farms for growing productive crops of tea is being investigated in a detailed study underway in Powys.

Mandy Lloyd spotted an opportunity to use land on Cleobury Farm at Heyope, Knighton...

16 October 2023

A Welsh sheep farm is hoping to increase resilience in its lamb finishing system by growing drought-tolerant lucerne.

The deep-rooted nitrogen-fixing crop with its high protein content has the potential to be the ideal feed for...