08 Dec 2023 News Consultations Proposals to improve animal welfare published A consultation on proposals to strengthen how animal activities are regulated in Wales, which will improve animal welfare has been published today. A
08 Dec 2023 News Agriculture Ambition to cut concentrate use moves forward with Farming Connect red clover project Lamb finishing times could be significantly shortened at a Powys livestock farm this autumn after red and white clover leys were established in the
07 Dec 2023 News Agriculture, Sustainability, Environment Value of hedges in storing carbon below ground studied in Welsh Soil Project The role hedges play in capturing carbon and storing it in soils is being investigated as Farming Connect gathers soil samples from across Wales in an
01 Dec 2023 News Environment, Sustainability, Agriculture Welsh woodland demonstrates how trees can be a viable option for farmers Trees shape the appearance of the Welsh countryside, but their role extends far beyond the visual. From mitigating the effects of drought and reducing
28 Nov 2023 News Agriculture Impressive and innovative business proposal wins Erin the Agri Academy Farm Challenge Award A young sheep farmer’s vision for a newly acquired farm, to create the canine equivalent of a day care centre, has earned her a Farming Connect Agri
27 Nov 2023 News Agriculture, Digital tools and technology, Sustainability, Environment, Investment Action plan to help farmers take advantage of digital technology A new Welsh Government plan is aiming to ensure the agriculture sector in Wales fully benefits from digital technology. Announced as the Winter Fair
27 Nov 2023 News Agriculture, Sustainability, Environment, Food and drink, Forestry Winter Fair is chance to discuss opportunities and future of farming in Wales The Winter Fair is an important event to showcase the best of rural Wales and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the agriculture sector