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The Farming Connect mentoring programme has been running for two years and over 100 farmers and foresters have already used the service, totalling over...

He’s a chartered surveyor and rural valuer, a Nuffield scholar, a local radio presenter and in agricultural circles, he’s in demand at home and...

Autumn block calving herds have the potential of savings of 1-4ppl over all year-round herds, could it work for you? Simon Davies (Trewilym farm), Roger...

The 2017/18 FWGS All-Wales Clamp Silagecompetitionwinner is Glamorgan Grassland Society Secretary Chris Edwards of R D Edwards & Son, Pwllywrach Farm, Colwinston, Cowbridge.   The Judging...

This year’s All-Wales Big Bale competition winner is Mark Evans, TreglemaisFawr, Solva, Haverford West, a member of North Pembrokeshire Grassland Society. The competition,sponsored by BPI...

7th Cross Keys, Bank hol, 78 Cwmamman Rd, Glanaman, Ammanford SA18 1DZ, 07748 652324 6.30-8.30pm 18th The Parrot Carmarthen, Carmarthen, 32 King St, Carmarthen SA31 1BS,...

April: 2nd Cross Keys Glanamman, Bank hol,  78 Cwmamman Rd, Glanamman, Ammanford SA18 1DZ, 07748 652324   6:30 8:30 p.m. Posted on FB 13th The Parrot, Carmarthen, 32 King...

To be held on 23th March between 6:30-30 p.m. at: Red Lion Inn, Llandyfaelog, Kidwelly, SA17 5PR, Arts & Crafts Are you thinking of starting up or already running arts, crafts, gifts...

HIGHLIGHTS – FULL YEAR 2017 Total revenue UP 6.6% to £637.1m (2016: £597.8m) 2017 RevPAR(1) UP 2.9% to £40.49 (2016: £39.37) RevPAR growth 0.7PTS...

The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee today invites contributions to its new inquiry which will investigate the impact of Brexit on...

ACADEMI AMAETH Mae'r ffenestr ar gyfer ceisiadau ar gyfer Academi Amaeth Cyswllt Ffermio 2018 ar agor NAWR tan 30 MAWRTH 2018 (11.59PM). Mae’r Academi Amaeth, sy’n...

Mid and West AM Simon Thomas co-hosted the Countryside Alliance’s ‘Rural Oscars’ in the Senedd Building. A local pub the Cottage Inn, Llandeilo was...

Major step forward for multi-million pound Llanelli life science and well-being village MULTI-MILLION pound plans for a life science and well-being village in Llanelli...

Carmarthenshire building awards   THIRTEEN Carmarthenshire businesses have been honoured for their achievements in the construction industry. Carmarthenshire Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence 2018...

In response to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spring Statement today Chas Roy-Chowdhury, Head of Tax at ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants),...

MANPOWERGROUP EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK SURVEY REVEALS DROP IN HIRING CONFIDENCE FOLLOWING SIX MONTHS OF GROWTH  Outlook of +4% for the region Public sector demand bucks...

CARMARTHENSHIRE TYRE COMPANY ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS WITH HSBC SUPPORT  Mayes Tyres, a mobile tyre fitting company based in Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire, has secured a...

Areas to benefit include Anglesey, Clywd, Gywnedd, Dyfed, Glamorgan, Gwent and Powys Charities across Wales will benefit from grants up to £50,000 to...

GMB CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT TO LAY OUT ROAD MAP FOR FORD BRIDGEND POST BREXIT   IF THE GOVERNMENT THINKS THAT THE PANACEA TO ALL OF OUR...

Winter is most definitely upon us and the ‘Beast from the East’ is causing havoc on the roads and railways. With the cold weather...

Soil efficiency key to farm management at Wrexham mixed livestock business   Expert advice to improve soil efficiency will pave the way for better productivity and...

Winter is most definitely upon us and the ‘Beast from the East’ is causing havoc on the roads and railways.  With the cold weather...

Mae fideos ysgogiadol a chyngor gyrfaoedd Aimee Bateman wedi derbyn mwy na 25 miliwn o drawiadau ar YouTube.  Mae Aimee, a gafodd gofal pan oedd...

Farming Connect is offering Welsh farmers the opportunity to hone their grassland management expertise through a series of dedicated courses.   Wales Master Grass aims to...

BRITS NO LONGER VIEW OUTDOOR ACCOMMODATION AS SUMMER-ONLY AFFAIR 21 February 2018 - The great outdoors are calling with British holidaymakers camping and caravanning 47.9m nights...

Diversification into ‘wild camping’ supported by Farming Connect   A family-owned business in Pembrokeshire has expanded to provide a job opportunity for the next generation...

Events focus groups to be held across Carmarthenshire FOCUS groups are to be held across Carmarthenshire to look at ways that businesses and communities can...

Seminar Arallgyfeirio – Llanfihangel-Nant-Melan 21/02/2018 18:30 - 21:30 - Fforest Inn,Llanfihangel-nant-Melan, Presteigne, LD8 2TN   Ymunwch a Cyswllt Ffermio am nifer o sgyrsiauaddysgiadol ynglŷn â ffermio da byw...

Welsh food companies travel to Dubai looking for new export opportunities Welsh food and drink companies are preparing to attend one of the world's largest...

Profession should play greater role in attracting diverse talent, finds ACCA The accountancy profession should identify more pro-active approaches to continue to improve social...

Some businesses start with a dream, others with a plan. For cheesemakers Nick and Wendy Holtham it was a combination of both. For many years,...

WARY WELSH FARE BEST IN CURRENCY CONVERSION STAKES 4 in 10 Welsh residents will overspend on holiday in 2018 Welsh the most cautious with...

 Winter forage crop options for sheep and beef       Join Farming Connect and Charlie Morgan to learn more about growing forage crops for out-wintering cattle and...

TARA SINCLAIR, ECONOMIST AND SENIOR FELLOW AT THE GLOBAL JOB SITE, Indeed , COMMENTS:   "The addition of such a surprisingly high number of new jobs...

Local man furthers his construction career on the redevelopment of Aberafan House Conor Mcintosh, aged twenty-three from Cwmavon, Port Talbot is the dedicated Health...

Almost half of young people in Wales fear that there will be fewer job opportunities in the next three years   Prince’s Trust Macquarie Youth...

Lesley Griffiths, Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, today (Tuesday, 23 January) officially launched Farming Connect’s prestigious personal development programme, the Agri...

HANFOD CYMRU: GWNEWCH GAIS AM GRANT NAWR!   Ar ddiwrnod Santes Dwynwen bydd Hanfod Cymru yn rhannu’r serch drwy agor y drws ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau...

The next generation at a Pembrokeshire dairy farm are improving their dairy herd’s fertility thanks to artificial insemination (AI) training part-funded by Farming Connect. Brothers...

 

It's a real boost in confidence that JCB has rewarded its hardworking staff with a pay rise, a bonus, and is also taking on...

  The announcement of the first direct ferry service between Ireland and Spain from the end of April poses numerous concerning questions about the future...

Roadshow explores Brexit impacts on farming AHDB and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have joined forces to deliver a series of events...

Burry Port Harbour’s exciting plans Exciting new plans for Burry Port Harbour will be unveiled at an open day next month. People are being encouraged to...

Welsh farmers urged to adopt safe cattle handling techniques in a bid to reduce the risks to life and limb In the last ten years,...

Farming for a sustainable future is within the grasp of all Welsh farmers   Farmers throughout Wales are being urged to examine their business performance...

Considering applying for funding for approved Farming Connect training courses?  First online application window for 2018 opens soon   If you want your farm business...

Far too often, we get caught in a cycle of long, hard work days sitting behind a computer. While many of us may aim...

The Wales Pension Partnership is the first LGPS investment pool to appoint a pool operator   THE Wales Pension Partnership (WPP) today announces the appointment of...

A leading nuclear communicator and member of the NNL team has been awarded an MBE in the 2018 New Year's Honours list.   External Relations Director,...