It has been a remarkable trajectory for farmer Cheryl Reeves in the six years since she utilised Farming Connect’s Agrisgôp programme to first explore the seed of her farm business diversification idea. That business, the community interest company (CIC), Agri-cation, which she runs with her husband, Andrew, at their farm at Bangor on Dee, has […]
Members of the 2024 Farming Connect Agri Academy cohort have been praised for their technical expertise and vision with a set of ideas for real life business challenges and the winner was presented with an award at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair today (25 November). As the 2024 Agri Academy drew to a close, there […]
The Roberts family from Ty Draw, Llanasa, Holywell have been announced as the winners of the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Welsh Livestock Champion of the Year Award 2024 at today’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Llanelwedd. The competition has been on the lookout for its 10th winner and recognises the key role a good livestock manager […]
NFU Cymru has welcomed the strong farmer and farm vet representation on the new Welsh Government Bovine TB Programme Board. The Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has this week announced that he has appointed Sharon Hammond as the Chair of the Board which will oversee and provide guidance to Welsh […]
Today I am publishing the Welsh Government’s response to the feedback received to the consultation; Sustainable Farming Scheme: Keeping farmers farming. This consultation was the latest step in developing our future agricultural support for Wales. I’d like to thank everyone who participated in the consultation and who shared their views in other ways, including through […]
Catches in 2023 confirm views, stated by Natural Resources Wales, that the Atlantic Salmon is now on the verge of extinction in the River Wye and throughout Wales, says the head of the Wye Salmon Association. Stuart Smith, chairman of the WSA, believes years of complacency by NRW, the Welsh Government’s fisheries agency, is rapidly […]
People, profit and planet is the message at Da Byw 2023, the North Wales Sustainable Farming Conference. The two-day event will flag up how Welsh farming can lead the world in showcasing that agriculture is part of the solution to many environmental challenges. It will be held at the home of last year’s RWAS President […]
Evidence shows Welsh farms can increase financial resilience by an average of 42% through nature-friendly farming practices which balance food production with the natural environment Nature Friendly Farming Network Cymru calls for long-term funding, ambitious change in policy and sufficient reward for Welsh farmers to transition to sustainable farming methods which restore ecosystem health and […]
Wales Heritage Orchards Ltd, a not-for-profit company born from Horticulture Wales, has been promoting Welsh Heritage Variety fruit trees across Wales, with many orchards having been planted recently. With over 100 members across Wales there are many trees being planted to celebrate St Teilo’s Day, the patron saint of fruit trees, on 9 February. Wales […]
Rhian Pierce is knowledgeable, competent and a very capable beef and sheep farmer who farms alongside her father at Plas Dolben, Llangynhafal in Denbighshire. As Mr Pierce reduces the time he spends on the farm and looks towards retirement, could you be the right person to farm alongside his daughter? In the past, particularly during […]
Wanted! Keen, capable and competent farmer, committed to sustainable farming, for a share-farming opportunity in West Wales Do you want to venture into running a farm business? A business where your skills, knowledge and efforts will be recognised and rewarded? Would you like the opportunity to be a share partner helping develop that business? The […]
“When you know what ‘ewe’ want, stay focused, work hard and make it happen!” Pembrokeshire ‘dairy sheep’ farmer Bryn Perry recently won the prestigious Brynle Williams Memorial Award, which recognises the achievements of a young farmer who has found their way into farming through Farming Connect’s Venture programme. Bryn, who comes from a non-farming background, […]
