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Farmer Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Restore Historic Holiday Cottage
A west Wales farmer has launched a crowdfunding campaign to restore the roof of a listed holiday cottage. Jack Cockburn, who owns Treberfedd Farm in Ceredigion, is inviting people to pledge support by buying vouchers …
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ASAO Agricultural Shows Conference of Wales to be Hosted at the Royal Welsh Showground
The Agricultural Shows Conference of Wales, hosted by the RWAS and supported by the ASAO, will be held at the International Pavilion, Royal Welsh Showground, on Friday 26th April 2024. Each year the Association of …
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RamCompare Progeny Project Seeks New Commercial Sheep Flocks
The UK’s leading progeny test for terminal sire breeds, RamCompare is currently calling out for commercial sheep farms across Wales to join the project and support its drive to improve sheep genetics across the country. …
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GrassCheckGB Farmer Reports Business Benefits From Project Involvement
A mid-Wales farmer’s involvement in a grass monitoring project has led to increased returns and improved business efficiency. Richard Rees joined GrassCheckGB in 2022 and has since seen positive results; lambs were finished 55 days …
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Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society Launch Search for County’s Top Progressive Farmers
If you farm in Pembrokeshire and can demonstrate your farm’s use of the latest technological methods to promote progressive, sustainable agriculture then the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society encourage you to enter the prestigious Baron de Rutzen …
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Free Equine Health Clinics Help Reduce Need for Antibiotics
Horse owners in Wales can once again access a series of free Equine Health Clinics as part of an award-winning programme that promotes the responsible use of antibiotics. The Arwain DGC (Defnydd Gwrthficrobaidd Cyfrifol / …
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Farm Level Sustainability Data to Inform Buying Decision by Schools and Hospitals for the First Time
Sustainability data at a farm level will soon be provided to schools and hospitals in a first for UK public procurement. Soil Association Exchange is set to deliver the environmental measures for farms in public …
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Farmer Encourages 2024 Agri Academy Applicants to Keep Going for it, Despite Previous Unsuccessful Attempt
A young sheep farmer is reaping the benefits of his determination to get a foothold in farming coupled with a passion for agriculture. Dafydd Owen secured a share farming agreement after multiple previous attempts and, …
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Investment in Precision Agriculture Drives 80% Rise in Students at Land-based College Undergoing £10m Revamp
Significant investment in technology is driving advances in precision agriculture and student numbers at a leading land-based college. New machinery and equipment coincided with a surge in learners at Coleg Cambria’s Llysfasi campus, with enrolment …
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Farming Connect Training Courses Can Help Fulfil Personal Development and Strengthen Farm Practices
Julie Davies, an active partner in the family business at Upper Court Farms, Hay on Wye, was awarded winner of the Farming Connect Learner of the year in the 41 years and over category. She …
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Celtic Connections: Agritech.Wales Visits Ireland
M-SParc leads collaborative AgriTech Focused trade mission to Ireland. Ireland are leading the way globally in AgriTech innovation, and with the backdrop of the historical Shared Collaboration Statement & Joint Action Plan between both nations, …
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Welsh Trailer Firm Hooks Up with Celtic Cousin
A Welsh trailer maker has hooked up with a Celtic cousin to form a new partnership. Cornwall Farm Machinery has been appointed as a distributor for Ifor Williams Trailers (IWT), becoming the official supplier for …
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Smallholding & Countryside Festival Entries Now Open
The Smallholding and Countryside Festival, returns to the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, Mid Wales, this coming Spring. Taking place on 18th and 19th May, the weekend-long event is a celebration of rural life …
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£1,000 Bursary Award Available to Pembrokeshire Agricultural Students
Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society’s £1,000 Bursary Award is now open for applications from students studying agriculture, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, food technology, forestry or other subjects allied to agriculture. The Student Bursary Award 2024 is available …
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Future Generations Commissioner Responds to the Sustainable Farming Scheme
Written By: Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Improving our nation’s health and acting on the climate and nature emergencies cannot wait – Future Generations Commissioner for Wales’ statement on the Sustainable …
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Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Celebrates 120th Anniversary at the Houses of Parliament
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy for over a century – 120 years exactly. Members and guests of the Society took …
