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Protect & Enhance The Farm Ecosystem April – June 2024
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between April – June 2024
How securing a mentor empowered smallholders with guidance and knowledge
27 March 2024
As new recruits to agroforestry and commercial blueberry production, the learning curve was a steep one for Josh and Abi Heyneke and with, by their own admission, many mistakes made along the way, that all changed...
Farmers sign-up for carbon footprint support after Farming Connect masterclasses
07 March 2023
Farmers across Wales have been inspired to seek support to measure the carbon footprint of their businesses after a series of Farming Connect workshops.
The carbon masterclasses, led by Farming Connect’s Carbon Specialist Officer, Dr Non...
FC - Issue 4 - January - March 2024
Below is the 4th issue of the Farming Connect Technical Publication since the launch of the new programme in April 2023.
It includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters for farmers in Wales, allowing...
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Land March – May 2024
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between March - May 2024
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Livestock March – May 2024
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between March - May 2024
Farming Connect’s Agri Academy – igniting that spark for a new generation of farming entrepreneurs and trailblazers
26 February 2024
This spring, the Farming Connect Agri Academy Alumni totals exactly 300 people, each proud to reflect on the time spent on the Farming Connect flagship personal development residential programme as an invaluable experience. Some even call it...
Episode 94 - Staff Management series- Episode 3: What legislation affects you as a farming employer, employee or worker?
All employed agricultural, horticultural and forestry workers in Wales, including workers employed by gang masters and employment agencies, are entitled to at least the Agricultural Minimum Wage. This podcast is intended to help employers of agricultural workers understand and comply...
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Episode 93 - Staff Management series- Episode 2: Staff contracts
Rhian Price is joined by Rhodri Jones, Director at Rural Advisor. Rhodri is a qualified solicitor that specialises in rural legal matters. Along side his work commitments he also farms a spring calving herd at Llanerfyl, Montgomeryshire with his wife...
Episode 92 - An insight into the current situation in terms of the carbon footprint of beef and sheep farms in Wales
Cennydd Jones is joined by Non Williams, Carbon Specialist Officer at Farming Connect.
This episode is based on the findings of carbon footprint audits completed on 185 beef and sheep farms through the Farming Connect Advisory Service. The purpose of...