26 March 2026
Farmers across Wales are being encouraged to make the most of the refreshed Farming Connect programme launching on 1 April 2026.
Available to all eligible farm businesses in Wales, the new programme offers a wide range of...
24 March 2026
Recordings of birds detected on farmland across Wales could be used to help reverse a decline in species and numbers.
Populations of farmland birds have diminished in recent decades but a Farming Connect-led study involving 14 upland...
18 March 2026
The Welsh Government has announced important changes to the way farmers and businesses access rural support services, you will be required to re-register to continue accessing Farming Connect services.
As part of the national transition away from...
17 March 2026
An interactive benchmarking tool that enables farmers to measure farm-specific key performance indicators (KPIs) and to compare their own financial and technical results with similar farms is being rolled out by Farming Connect.
All farmers are encouraged...
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...
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.
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Welcome to another chance to catch up on a Farming Connect webinar recorded in November 2025. In this episode, we’re joined by Ian Jones, MRCVS, Director of Hafren Veterinary Group, for an important update on Avian Influenza and practical biosecurity...
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...
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...
