Podlediad Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

Ear to the Ground’ is a brand-new podcast, the first of its kind to be available in both Welsh and English, that will share technical information, advice, support and inspiration to the farming community in Wales. Mae “Clust i’r Ddaear” yn bodlediad newydd sbon, y cyntaf o’i math i fod ar gael yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, fydd yn rhannu gwybodaeth dechnegol, cyngor, cefnogaeth ac ysbrydoliaeth i’r gymuned amaeth yng Nghymru.

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#65 - Improving the environmental and economic performance of the farm

Geraint Davies of Fedw Arian Uchaf Farm near Bala shares what he’s been doing to improve the environmental and economic performance of his farm from planting new hedgerows to incorporating rotational grazing and trialling agroforestry. Also on the podcast is Geraint Jones, Forestry Technical Officer for Farming Connect, who’s been working with Fedw Arian as one of Farming Connect’s focus farms.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

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#65 - Gwella perfformiad amgylcheddol ac economaidd y fferm

Mae Geraint Davies o Fferm Fedw Arian Uchaf ger Y Bala yn rhannu’r hyn y mae wedi bod yn ei wneud i wella perfformiad amgylcheddol ac economaidd ei fferm o blannu gwrychoedd newydd i gyflwyno system gylchbori a threialu amaeth-goedwigaeth. Hefyd ar y podlediad mae Geraint Jones, Swyddog Technegol Coedwigaeth Cyswllt Ffermio, sydd wedi bod yn gweithio gyda Fedw Arian fel un o ffermydd ffocws Cyswllt Ffermio.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

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#64 – Innovation & Diversification Wales 2022

With the long-awaited return of the Innovation & Diversification Wales event, we took the opportunity to attend and catch-up with two of the headline speakers – Tom Pemberton and RegenBen. Tom Pemberton is a farmer, television personality, best-selling author and social media phenomenon from Lancashire, and Ben Taylor-Davies from Ross-on-Wye (aka RegenBen) is an agronomist turned regenerative agriculture consultant.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0000

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#63 – Moor Farm: a constant drive for efficiency

Andrew Rees of Moor Farm, near Haverfordwest, places a huge emphasis on efficiency within the business. Between 2016 and 2019, the farm was one of Farming Connect’s Demonstration Sites where he undertook a trial into the benefits of multispecies leys. Tune in to hear more about the outcome of the trial, Andrew’s thoughts on improving soil health, his experiences of using liquid fertiliser and ways of making the most out of the farm’s slurry.

Sun, 22 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

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#62 - A young Pembrokeshire potato grower making his mark

With the potato planting season well underway in Pembrokeshire, we caught up with Euros Davies - a relative newcomer to the business of growing potatoes. On his family’s block of land near Milford Haven, he’s been busy planting potatoes ready for sale and marketing through Puffin Produce. Tune in to learn more about what it takes to establish a successful crop and how working in collaboration with fellow growers can reduce the cost burden of buying new equipment.

Sun, 08 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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#61 - Anna Jones on the relationship crisis between town and country

Our guest this week is the journalist, broadcaster, author and Nuffield Farming Scholar, Anna Jones. Anna grew up on her family’s upland farm on the Welsh borders and is often heard on BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today programme. Earlier this year she published her first book – Divide – and she joins us on the podcast to talk about the cultural divisions between rural and urban communities and why there has never been a better time to bridge that divide.  

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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#60 – Llŷr Jones – ffarmwr gyda mentergarwch yn rhedeg trwy ei wythiennau

Mae yna fentergarwch yn rhedeg trwy wythiennau Llŷr Jones o Fferm Derwydd ger Corwen. Mae’n un o’r ffermwyr hynny sydd ddim yn ofn mentro ac yn y bennod hon cawn glywed am yr holl fusnesau sydd ar waith gan gynnwys yr estyniad i’r busnes wyau, arallgyfeirio i gynnig safle campio gwyllt, ei daith anghoel i’r Wcráin yn ddiweddar a sut mae’r Academi Amaeth wedi cyfrannu at lwyddiant ei holl fusnesau.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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#60 – Llŷr Jones – a farmer with entrepreneurship running through his veins

Entrepreneurship runs through the veins of Llŷr Jones, Derwydd Farm near Corwen. He’s one of those farmers who’s not afraid of giving something a go and in this episode, we hear about all the different enterprises that are taking place at Derwydd including the extension to the egg business, setting up a wild camping site, his incredible trip to Ukraine recently and how the Agri Academy has played a key role in all his businesses.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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#59 – Ffarmwr o Gymru yn yr Antartig

Mae’r ffarmwr llaeth, Deian Evans, newydd ddychwelyd o daith gwaith 3 mis yng Ngorsaf Ymchwil Halley yn yr Antartig. Ar ôl gweld hysbyseb yn y wasg amaethyddol, manteisiodd Deian ar y cyfle unigryw hwn, gan adael ei bartner Jamie McCoy a’i deulu yng ngofal y ffarm. Tiwniwch i fewn i glywed mwy am ei brofiadau a sut y gwnaeth ei deulu ymdopi tra oedd i ffwrdd.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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#59 – A Welsh Farmer in Antarctica

Dairy farmer, Deian Evans, has just returned from a 3-month working expedition at the Halley Research Station based in Antarctica. Having seen an advert in the farming press, Deian took up this unique opportunity, leaving his partner Jamie McCoy and his wider family in charge of the farm. Tune in to learn more about his experiences and how his family coped while he was away.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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#58 – Give rotational grazing a try this Spring

Agricultural inflation has become a big issue in farming over the past twelve months, with substantial increases in input costs, particularly fertiliser and feed. That’s why we invited James Daniel of Precision Grazing to join us on this episode to discuss how livestock farmers can implement rotational grazing this spring to maintain production whilst reducing the use of nitrogen fertiliser and purchased feed.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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#57 – Fferm fynydd bîff a defaid sydd ddim yn aros yn llonydd

“Gallwn ddim aros yn llonydd, rhaid inni edrych ymlaen i’r dyfodol”. Dyna’r neges gan y ddau frawd, Aled a Dylan Jones o Fferm Rhiwaedog ger y Bala. Fel Fferm Arddangos Cyswllt Ffermio, mae Aled a Dylan wedi bod yn treiali dechnoleg newydd i wella ffrwythlondeb o fewn y fuches ac edrych ar ffyrdd i neud y gorau o’u glaswellt, gyda’r nod o besgi wyn heb ddwysfwyd.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000

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#56 - A beef breed fit for the future

The Limouisn breed of cattle was first imported to the UK from France 50 years ago. Since then, the breed has grown in popularity enormously, becoming the most popular beef sire in the UK. In this episode, we hear from Dr Delana Davies of the Tierson herd of pedigree Limousins, who’s family was instrumental in introducing the breed to Wales, and Alison Glasgow, Technical Manager for the British Limousin Cattle Society about some of the ground-breaking research being undertaken to improve the carcass traits and feed efficiency of the breed.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000

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#55 – 'Amrywiaeth sydd yn ysgogi canlyniadau busnes calonogol' - Dr Delana Davies

Yn ein pennod gyntaf yn 2022, cawn gwrdd â Dr Delana Davies sy’n ffermio gyda’i theulu yn Tierson, ger Aberdaugleddau. Ochr yn ochr â’u busnes ffermio amrywiol sy’n cynnwys buches laeth, ffermio defaid, bridio gwartheg Limousin pedigri a thyfu tatws, mae Delana hefyd yn gweithio fel Swyddog Gweithredol Cyfnewid Gwybodaeth i Gyswllt Ffermio. Tiwnich fewn i glywed mwy am ei chefndir, y prosiectau y mae hi wedi gweithio arnynt a’i rhagolygon ar gyfer y dyfodol.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

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#55 – 'Greater diversity drives better business results' - Dr Delana Davies

In our first episode of 2022, we meet Dr Delana Davies who farms with her family at Tierson, near Milford Haven. Alongside their diverse farming business which includes dairying, sheep farming, breeding pedigree Limousin cattle and potato growing, Delana also works as a Knowledge Exchange Executive for Farming Connect. Tune in to hear more about her farming background, the projects she’s worked on and her outlook for the future.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

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#54 – “Rhaid trin y ffarm fel busnes er mwyn cadw’r ffordd o fyw” yn ôl Iorwerth Williams

Mae Iorwerth Williams yn gyfrifydd siartredig o Borthmadog. Mae'n gweithio gyda nifer o fusnesau ffermio a mentrau arallgyfeirio ac yn y podlediad hwn, mae'n datgelu'r nodweddion sy'n gwneud busnes llwyddiannus.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#54 – “You must treat the farm as a business in order to keep the way of life” according to Iorwerth Williams

Iorwerth Williams is a chartered accountant practising in Porthmadog. He works with a number of farming and diversified businesses and in this podcast, he reveals the characteristics that make a successful business.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#53 - Growing people and a successful business with Rhys Williams, Trygarn

Dairy farmer, Rhys Williams, is a firm believer in developing and growing people – an ethos that’s enabled him to grow his enterprise to encompass over 2,000 acres and milking over 2,000 cows. Tune in to hear his story.

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#53 - Tyfu pobl a busnes llwyddiannus gyda Rhys Williams, Trygarn

Mae’r ffarmwr llaeth, Rhys Williams, yn credu’n gryf mewn datblygu a thyfu pobl - ethos sydd wedi ei alluogi i dyfu ei fenter i gwmpasu dros 2,000 o erwau a godro dros 2,000 o wartheg. Tiwniwch fewn i glywed ei stori.

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#52 – Carbon Trading – The Risks and Rewards for Farmers

With the growing interest in carbon trading, Dr William Stiles of Aberystwyth University explains how the market works and what are the opportunities and pitfalls that farmers should be aware of.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#51 - Farming the tide with Dan Pritchard

Farming a thousand ewes on a tidal salt marsh has its challenges and opportunities. Tune in to our latest podcast to hear the story behind the award-winning Gower Salt Marsh Lamb and how the farmer, Dan Pritchard, has changed his grassland management after being on Farming Connect’s Prosper from Pasture programme.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#50 – Farming with Will ‘Rock & Roll’ Evans

In episode 50, we meet the well-known farmer, writer and podcaster; Will Penri Evans. Will farms with his wife and four daughters at Lower Eyton Farm near Wrexham. He’s become a high-profile figure within UK agriculture through hosting the Rock & Roll Farming Podcast and becoming a regular columnist with the Farmers Weekly. He talks about his farming journey, the remarkable reach and impact of his podcast and how ability, not gender, is everything when it comes to farming.

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#49 – How to establish a PYO pumpkin enterprise on your farm

With the growing interest in pick your own (PYO) pumpkin enterprises as a diversification opportunity for farmers, Farming Connect recently hosted an on-farm event at Aberbran Fawr near Brecon to discuss the key points to consider. In this episode, we hear from Chris Creed, a horticultural consultant with ADAS, and Andy Matthews, the farmer at Aberbran Fawr, about the practicalities of establishing the crop through to harvesting, marketing and selling.

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#48 - Y Ffordd i Amaethyddiaeth Adfywiol

Yn y bennod hon, ry’n ni'n cwrdd â Sam Carey sydd yn y broses o sefydlu fferm laeth newydd ym Machynlleth gan ddefnyddio egwyddorion ffermio adfywiol. Ni hefyd yn cael cwmni un o'n cyfranwyr rheolaidd ar y podlediad, Rhys Williams o gwmni Precision Grazing.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0000

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#48 - The Road to Regen

In this episode, we meet Sam Carey who is in the process of establishing a new dairy farm in Machynlleth using the principles of regenerative farming. We’re also joined by one of our regular contributors on the podcast, Rhys Williams of Precision Grazing.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0000

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#47 - Producing world-class wine in Wales

Situated in the beautiful rolling countryside of Monmouthshire near the village of Llanvetherine lies White Castle Vineyard – the home of Robb and Nicola Merchant. Having diversified some 12 years ago, they have turned their dream into a thriving business. They are now producing some of the finest wine in the world having recently been awarded a Gold Medal in the Decanter World Wine Awards – the first Welsh wine to do so! In this episode, Robb tells us how it all started and how others can get involved in the growing Welsh wine industry.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#46 - Os ydych chi'n edrych ar ôl y stoc, bydd y stoc yn edrych ar ôl chi

Yn y bennod hon, rydyn ni'n cwrdd â Tom Evans sy'n ffermio gyda'i wraig Beth a'i blant ar Fferm Pendre ger Aberystwyth. Mae Tom yn stocmon brwd ac yn credu'n gryf “os ydych chi'n edrych ar ôl y stoc, bydd y stoc yn edrych ar ôl chi”. Tiwniwch i mewn i glywed mwy am ei athroniaeth ffermio a'r prosiectau y mae wedi'u cyflawni fel safle arddangos Cyswllt Ffermio.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#46 - If you look after the stock, the stock will look after you

In this episode, we meet Tom Evans who farms with his wife Beth and children at Pendre Farm near Aberystwyth. Tom is a keen stockman and believes firmly that “if you look after the stock, the stock will look after you”. Tune in to hear more about his farming philosophy and the projects he has undertaken as a Farming Connect demonstration site.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#45 – Fferm Bryn – busnes gwledig amrywiol gyda ffermio yn ganolog iddo

Yn y bennod hon, rydyn ni'n cwrdd â Huw Jones sy'n ffermio gyda'i wraig Meinir ar Fferm Bryn ger Aberteifi. Gyda'i gilydd maent yn rhedeg buches sugno, yn tyfu haidd, ceirch a gwenith ochr yn ochr â'u prosiectau arallgyfeirio sy'n cynnwys busnes cynhyrchu gwair a gwellt i anifeiliaid anwes a bythynnod gwyliau. Fel safle arddangos Cyswllt Ffermio, mae Fferm Bryn hefyd yn cymryd rhan mewn nifer o brosiectau sy'n edrych ar ffyrdd o wella perfformiad y fuches ac i sicrhau'r budd mwyaf o bori cylchdro.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:35:46 +0000

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#45 – Bryn Farm – a diverse rural business with farming at its core

In this episode, we meet Huw Jones who farms with his wife Meinir at Bryn Farm near Cardigan. Together they run a suckler beef enterprise, grow barley, oats and wheat alongside their diversification projects which includes an animal bedding business servicing the pet industry and holiday lets. As a Farming Connect demonstration site, Bryn Farm is also involved in a number of projects looking at ways to improve the performance of the beef herd and to maximise the benefits of rotational grazing.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:35:36 +0000

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#44 - First generation farming and Agri Academy 2020

This week Jim follows the business and innovation agri academy 2020's first in person meeting on Rhidian and Elen Glyn's farm Rhiwgriafol near Machynlleth. The afternoon was then hosted by Heledd and Phil Dancer down the road in Tanyffordd, Cemaes. We hear from both Rhidian and Heledd about their journey in to farming.  

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:51:25 +0000

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#43 - Building an enjoyable and profitable business at Mountjoy Farm, Pembrokeshire

This week the team have been back recording on location and have visited Mountjoy Farm near Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire; one of Farming Connect’s demonstration sites. Mountjoy is a dairy farm run by second generation farmer William Hannah and his family. William’s objective is to build an “enjoyable and profitable business” and, in this episode, he talks about some of the projects that he’s been involved with as a demonstration site including methods of introducing superior genetics into the dairy herd and ways of reducing the use of nitrogen fertiliser inputs.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:33:29 +0000

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#42 – Managing grass growth in a changing climate

With this April being one of the driest and coldest on record, grass yields on average are only half of what they would be normally on farms across Wales. In this podcast, we discuss how farmers are coping with the changing climate and ways of mitigating forage deficits with Helen Mathieu, Area Sales Manger for Germinal GB.

Sun, 16 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#41 - Pâr o Gymru yn dringo ysgol ffermio Seland Newydd

Yn 2016, gadawodd Nia Jones a’i gŵr Marc Gymru i ddilyn eu breuddwyd o redeg fferm laeth yn Seland Newydd. Dair blynedd yn ddiweddarach, fe ddaethon nhw'n ail yng nghystadleuaeth genedlaethol Ffermwr Cyfran y Flwyddyn yn Seland Newydd. Tipyn o gamp! Yn y bennod hon, mae Nia yn rhannu'r stori tu ôl i'w llwyddiant ac yn datgelu'r cam nesaf yn eu taith wrth iddynt barhau i ddringo'r ysgol ffermio.

Sun, 02 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#41 - Welsh couple climbing the New Zealand farming ladder

In 2016, Nia Jones and her husband Marc left Wales to follow their dairy farming dream in New Zealand. Three years later, they came runners up in the national Share Farmer of the Year competition in New Zealand. Quite an achievement! In this episode, Nia shares the story behind their success and reveals the next step in their journey as they continue to climb the farming ladder.

Sun, 02 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#40 – Is liquid fertiliser more effective than compound fertiliser?

As a part of a three-year European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Wales project, trials have been undertaken on four farms in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion to see if foliar feed (liquid fertiliser) is more effective than conventional compound fertiliser. In this episode, we meet the consultant Nigel Howells who has been leading the research project and one of the trial farmers - Mike Smith of Pelcomb Farm near Haverfordwest.  

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#39 – How to harvest top quality silage

The renowned silage expert, Dr Dave Davies, joins us to share his top tips on harvesting quality silage. He explains how to avoid some of the common mistakes made whilst harvesting and shares some practical pointers on how to get it right.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:22:57 +0000

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#38 – How a Welsh dairy farmer saved £25,000 a year by tackling foot health

Research suggests that approximately 1 in 3 cows in Wales is lame at any one time. Lameness can have a huge impact, not only on animal welfare, but also on the productivity of the business. In this episode, we meet one of Farming Connect’s demonstration farmers, Russell Morgan of Graig Olway Farm, who has managed to save over £25,000 a year by improving the foot health of his dairy herd. We also hear from Sara Pedersen, a farm animal vet who has been supporting the project.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#37 – Reducing reliance on wormers through more targeted treatments

In this episode, we discuss strategies to reduce wormer use in ewes with the well-respected sheep consultant, Lesley Stubbings and Technion’s European Operations Manager, Eurion Thomas. As a part of a Farming Connect EIP project, they’ve been working with a group of six sheep farmers based in mid and south west Wales to develop roundworm treatment plans for their ewes in the lead up to, and shortly after lambing.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#36 – Soil pH is the key to the engine that drives the farm

Our guest this week is the agronomist, Rhys Owen. He believes strongly that soil pH is the “key to the engine that drives the farm”. In this episode, he talks about the importance of regular soil sampling, understanding the analysis and ways of correcting the pH in the soil in order to improve farm performance.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

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#36 - pH y pridd yw'r allwedd i'r injan sy'n gyrru'r fferm

Ein gwestai yr wythnos hon yw'r agronomegydd, Rhys Owen. Mae'n credu'n gryf mai pH y pridd yw'r “allwedd i'r injan sy'n gyrru'r fferm”. Yn y bennod hon, mae'n sôn am bwysigrwydd samplu pridd yn gyson, deall y dadansoddiad a ffyrdd o gywiro'r pH yn y pridd er mwyn gwella perfformiad y fferm.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

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#35 - Improve your bottom line by improving your silage

Farmers producing silage within the top 25% in Wales are achieving significant productivity gains. Beef farmers are achieving extra daily liveweight gains of 400g/head and dairy farmers are seeing an increased yield of 2.2 litres of milk/cow/day, compared with the average. In this episode, we meet Dr Dave Davies of Silage Solutions Ltd to discover how improving the quality of your silage can improve your bottom line.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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#34 - Cynllunio busnes a dyfodol ffermio gydag Euryn Jones

Mae yna newid mawr yn wynebu ffermwyr dros y blynyddoedd nesaf. Yn y podlediad yma mae Euryn Jones, Dirprwy Bennaeth Amaeth HSBC a Chadeirydd Bwrdd Strategol Cyswllt Ffermio, yn rhannu ei weledigaeth a chyngor ar sut i baratoi eich busnes fferm at y dyfodol.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:22:26 +0000

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#34 - Business planning and the future of farming with Euryn Jones

Farmers are facing major change over the next few years. In this podcast, Euryn Jones, HSBC's Deputy Head of Agriculture and Chair of Farming Connect’s Strategic Advisory Board, shares his vision and advice on how to prepare your farming business for the future.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:22:15 +0000

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#33 - Excitement in the sheepdog world

There is excitement in the sheepdog world! With dogs selling well and many world records having been broken recently, interest in training sheepdogs is on the rise in Wales. And back in 2018, a group of young farmers came together to form an Agrisgôp group to learn more about the craft. In this episode, we meet two members of the group; Dewi Jenkins and Elin Hope, as well as their leader; Elen Pencwm.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:40:33 +0000

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#33 - Cyffro ym myd y cŵn defaid

Mae yna gyffro ym myd y cŵn defaid! Gyda chŵn yn gwerthu’n dda a sawl record byd yn cael ei thorri yn ddiweddar, mae’r diddordeb mewn hyfforddi cŵn defaid ar gynnydd yng Nghymru. A nôl yn 2018, mi ddaeth criw o ffermwyr ifanc at ei gilydd i ffurfio grŵp Agrisgôp er mwyn dysgu mwy am y grefft. Yn y bennod hon, rydym yn cwrdd â dau aelod o'r grŵp; Dewi Jenkins ac Elin Hope, yn ogystal â’i arweinydd; Elen Pencwm.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:40:15 +0000

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#32 – Looking back at the 2020 grazing season

In this episode, Aled is joined by Sarah Morgan of Precision Grazing Ltd and Tomos Huws, a dairy farmer from Llanrwst, to talk about the Welsh Pasture Project. The project has been working with 43 farms across Wales to help them measure grass and improve pasture production.

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000

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#31 - A Christmas like no other? The outlook for the turkey market this festive season

A group of Welsh turkey farmers have come together to form an Agrisgôp group to share their experiences and help each other prepare for what will be a very different Christmas this year. The impact of Covid restrictions has led to some concern over the demand for turkeys and the size of bird being ordered. But consumer data suggests that the Christmas of 2020 will be a ‘Christmas like no other’ with people wanting to make a bigger effort this year to celebrate the festive season. Tune in to find out more about the latest consumer trends from the food and farming consultant, Myrddin Davies, and to find out how one turkey farmer from North Wales, Malcolm Thomas, is preparing for this year’s market.

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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31 - Nadolig fel dim arall? Rhagolygon ar gyfer y farchnad tyrcwn y Nadolig hwn

Mae grŵp o ffermwyr tyrcwn o Gymru wedi dod ynghyd i ffurfio grŵp Agrisgôp i rannu eu profiadau a helpu ei gilydd i baratoi ar gyfer Nadolig gwahanol iawn eleni. Mae effaith cyfyngiadau Covid wedi arwain at rywfaint o bryder ynghylch y galw am dyrcwn a maint yr aderyn sy'n cael ei archebu. Ond mae data cwsmeriaid yn awgrymu y bydd Nadolig 2020 yn ‘Nadolig fel dim arall’ gyda phobl eisiau gwneud ymdrech fwy eleni i ddathlu'r ŵyl. Tiwniwch i mewn i ddarganfod mwy am y tueddiadau cwsmeriaid diweddaraf gan yr ymgynghorydd bwyd a ffermio, Myrddin Davies, ac i ddarganfod sut mae un ffermwr tyrcwn o Ogledd Cymru, Malcolm Thomas, yn paratoi ar gyfer y farchnad eleni.

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#30 – Carbon neutral farming – the path to ‘net zero’

The government has set a target of reaching ‘net zero’ in terms of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and the NFU wants to see farmers reaching that target by 2040. But how are we going to get there? What is ‘net zero’ and what does it mean for farmers in Wales? To tackle these questions we catch-up with Hugh Martineau from Brecon, who is a part of a group of farmers who have come together to try and map out the path to ‘net zero’.

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:33:34 +0000

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#29 - System gaeafu ar laswellt yn unig ac adeiladu gwytnwch busnes trwy reoli pori

Yn ddiweddar ymwelwyd ag un o aelodau'r grŵp Rhagori ar Bori, Bleddyn Davies, Blaenglowon Fawr, Talgarreg, Ceredigion i glywed sut mae ei reolaeth pori wedi esblygu ers cofrestru ar y rhaglen a sut mae'r elfen hon bellach yn gyrru ei ddyheadau busnes ar gyfer y dyfodol.

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#29 - All grass wintering system and building business resilience through grazing management

We recently visited one of our Prosper from Pasture group members Bleddyn Davies, Blaenglowon Fawr, Talgarreg, Ceredigion to hear how his grazing management has evolved since enrolling on the programme and how this element now drives his business aspirations for the future.

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#28 - Rheoli porfa'r ucheldir er budd economaidd ac amgylcheddol

Yn y bennod hon, rydym yn cwrdd â Swyddog Technegol Cig Coch newydd Cyswllt Ffermio ar gyfer Gogledd Cymru, Dr Non Williams. Mae Non newydd gwblhau astudiaeth PhD dros gyfnod o dair blynedd i gynaliadwyedd systemau ffermio gwartheg yn yr ucheldir. Yn benodol, edrychodd ar ffyrdd y gellir cynyddu cynhyrchiant porfa wrth ostwng unrhyw effeithiau negyddol ar yr amgylcheddol.

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:38:09 +0000

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#28 - Managing upland pasture for economic and environmental benefits

In this episode, we meet Farming Connect’s newly appointed Red Meat Technical Officer for North Wales, Dr Non Williams, who has recently completed a 3-year PhD study into the sustainability of upland cattle farming systems. In particular, she looked at ways in which pasture productivity can be increased whilst lowering any negative environmental impacts.

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:37:52 +0000

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#27 – Mae Amaethyddiaeth angen yr Amgylchedd ac mae'r Amgylchedd angen Amaethyddiaeth

Dyma farn ein cyfrannwr yr wythnos hon, Dr Prysor Williams. Mae Aled Jones yn gofyn i Prysor am ei weledigaeth ar gyfer y diwydiant Amaeth yng Nghymru dros y ddeng mlynedd nesaf a sut y bydd rhaid bachu ar y cyfle i ddatblygu brand sydd yn gyfeillgar i'r amgylchedd ac o safon lles anifeiliaid uchel.

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:06:10 +0000

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#27 - Agriculture needs the Environment and the Environment needs Agriculture

Those were the sentiments of this week’s contributor, Dr Prysor Williams. Aled Jones asks Prysor to share his vision for Welsh Agriculture for the next ten years and how Welsh Farming needs to grasp the opportunity to develop its brand of environmentally friendly and high animal welfare produce. 

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:05:50 +0000

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#26 - Stronger together- Neighbouring farms move from the conventional to set up a dairy joint venture

In this episode we meet two progressive farmers, Emyr Owen and Gwydion Jones, who have decided to join forces and set up a spring calving dairy herd on the hills above Llanrwst.

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#26 - Yn gryfach gyda'n gilydd - Cymdogion yn symud o'r confensiynol i sefydlu menter laeth ar y cyd

Yn y bennod hon rydym yn cyfarfod â dau ffermwr blaengar, Emyr Owen a Gwydion Jones, sydd wedi penderfynu ymuno a sefydlu buches sy’n lloeua yn ystod y gwanwyn ar y bryniau uwchben Llanrwst.

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#25 – Managing Winter to Maximise Spring

Planning your winter grazing is key to maximising your spring grass. In this episode, Rhys Williams of Precision Grazing Ltd talks through the process of creating a winter feed budget and explains the options for filling any feed gaps over the next few months.

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#25 - Rheoli’r Gaeaf i Lwyddo’n y Gwanwyn

Mae cynllunio'ch pori gaeaf yn allweddol i wneud y mwyaf o’ch glaswellt yn y gwanwyn. Yn y bennod hon, mae Rhys Williams o gwmni Precision Grazing Ltd yn siarad am y broses o greu cyllideb porthiant gaeaf ac yn egluro'r opsiynau ar gyfer llenwi unrhyw fylchau porthiant dros y misoedd nesaf.

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#24 - Marketing Welsh Meat with Food and Drink expert Mark Mc C

An unprompted interview with food and drink marketing expert Mark Mc C to discuss how we market our Welsh produce and how the food and drink industry in London see's the Welsh brand.   

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0000

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#24 - Marchanta cig cymru yng nghwmni Mark Mc C, arbennigwr yn y farchnad bwyd a diod.

Dyma gyfweliad gyda'r arbennigwr marchnata bwyd a diod Mark McC. Trafodir y ffordd mae Cymru'n marchnata cynnyrch Cymreig a'r modd mae'r farchnad bwyd a diod Llundain yn gweld ein cynnyrch.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0000

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#23 – Manteision plannu coed ar eich tir

Ydych chi wedi ystyried plannu coed ar eich fferm? Ydych chi'n ymwybodol o'r holl fuddion a'r potensial incwm? Yn y bennod hon, mae Geraint Jones, Swyddog Technegol Coedwigaeth Cyswllt Ffermio yn egluro'r opsiynau ac yn trafod am yr egwyddor holl bwysig o gael y goeden iawn yn y lleoliad iawn am y rheswm iawn.

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:57:17 +0000

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#23 – The advantages of planting trees on your land

Have you considered planting trees on your farm? Are you aware of the multiple benefits and income potential? In this episode, Geraint Jones, Forestry Technical Officer for Farming Connect, explains the options and talks through the all important principle of having the right tree in the right location for the right reason.

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:57:01 +0000

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#22 – Arallgyfeirio i fythynnod gwyliau – hanes Ffermdy Plas Gwyn

Er gwaethaf yr heriau y mae'r diwydiant twristiaeth wedi'u hwynebu yn ystod y misoedd diwethaf y sgil pandemig Covid-19, bu diddordeb o'r newydd mewn arallgyfeirio i fythynnod gwyliau. Gyda mwy o bobl yn ystyried aros yn y DU ar gyfer eu gwyliau, a allai hyn fod yn gyfle i fusnesau ffermio?

Yn y bennod hon, rydym yn clywed stori un o’n cyd-gyflwynwyr, Jim Ellis. Mae ei deulu wedi cyfuno ffermio â thwristiaeth ers blynyddoedd lawer ac yn ddiweddar mae Jim wedi cwblhau prosiect adnewyddu mawr ar ffermdy Plas Gwyn. Tiwniwch fewn i glywed mwy am ei brofiadau a sut mae Jim wedi defnyddio'i sgiliau mewn marchnata ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol i ddefnydd da.

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#22 – Diversifying into holiday accommodation – the story of Plas Gwyn farmhouse

Despite the challenges the tourism industry has faced in recent months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a renewed interest in diversifying into holiday accommodation. With more people considering holidays within the UK, could this be an opportunity for farming businesses?

In this episode, we hear the story of one our co-presenters, Jim Ellis, who’s family has combined farming with tourism for many years and Jim has recently completed a major renovation project of Plas Gwyn farmhouse. Tune in to hear more about his experiences and how Jim has put his skills in social media marketing to good use.

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#21 Trosolwg wythnos Merched Mewn Amaeth Cyswllt Ffermio

Yr wythnos hon fyddwn ni'n edrych nôl ar wythnos Merched Mewn Amaeth Cyswllt Ffermio, ac yn pasio'r awenau i gyflwynwraig gwadd sydd yn holi tair a ymunodd ar wythnos yn ddigidol i glywed eu hargraffiadau nhw.

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:30:00 +0000

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#21 Farming Connect's Women in Agriculture week overview

This week we'll reflect on Farming Connect's Women in Agriculture week. In this episode we hand over the interview to a guest presenter to obtain the highlights from three that joined the week digitally. 

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:30:00 +0000

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#20 - Ennill gwell dealltwriaeth o'ch busnes trwy fod yn aelod o grŵp trafod

Yr wythnos hon mae Aled yn cyfweld Iwan Davies, Hafod y Maidd, Corwen. Mae Iwan yn aelod o Grŵp Bîff Hiraethog ac mae bod yn rhan o'r grŵp yn hanfodol i wella perfformiad ei fusnes. Mae Geraint Jones, ymgynghorydd busnes yn Kite Consulting wedi dadansoddi perfformiad busnes y grŵp ac wedi ymdrechu i gynyddu maint yr elw dros y blynyddoedd diwethaf.

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#20 - Gain a better understanding of your business by becoming a discussion group member

This week Aled interviews Iwan Davies, Hafod y Maidd, Corwen. Iwan is a member of the Hiraethog Beef Group and see's his involvement integral to the improved performance of his business. Geraint Jones, Business consultant at Kite Consulting has analysed the business performance of the group and strived to increase profit margins over the last few years.

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#19 - The pros and cons of a multi cut silage system

In this episode Aled is joined by farmer Hugo Edwards from Newport, Gwent, and Richard Gibb a Farming Connect Mentor that has been working to improve milk production from forage by implementing a multi cut silage system. Hear how the farm has achieved significant financial savings by producing more milk from forage.

Sun, 31 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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# 19 - Manteision ac anfanteision system silwair aml-doriad

Yn y bennod hon mae Aled yn siarad gyda’r ffermwr Hugo Edwards o Gasnewydd, Gwent, a Richard Gibb, Mentor Cyswllt Ffermio sydd wedi bod yn gweithio i wella cynhyrchiant llaeth o borthiant trwy weithredu system silwair aml-doriad. Cewch glywed sut mae'r fferm wedi cyflawni arbedion ariannol sylweddol trwy gynhyrchi mwy o laeth o borthiant.

Sun, 31 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#18 – Clust i Ddaear ‘Seland Newydd’ gyda Rhys Williams

Yn gynharach eleni wnaeth Rhys Williams o gwmni Precision Grazing Ltd ymweld â Seland Newydd i gwrdd ag ymgynghorwyr amaethyddol blaenllaw, i weld systemau cynhyrchu da byw cynaliadwy ac i asesu sut mae diwydiant amaethyddol y wlad yn ymateb i'r heriau amgylcheddol. Tiwniwch fewn i ddarganfod beth ddysgodd ef.

Fri, 15 May 2020 18:25:01 +0000

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#18 – Ear to the ‘New Zealand’ Ground with Rhys Williams

Earlier this year Rhys Williams of Precision Grazing Ltd visited New Zealand to meet leading agribusiness consultants, to observe sustainable livestock productions systems and to asses how their agricultural industry in responding to the environmental challenges. Tune in to find out what he learnt.

Fri, 15 May 2020 18:24:40 +0000

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#17 - Forage Crop Options with Marc Jones

In this episode Jim Ellis speaks to Marc Jones is a well known Forage crop and out-wintering specialist and farms 500 acres at Trefnant Hall on the Powis Estate near Welshpool. He grows 50 to 60 acres of Fodder beet annually. Marc runs through the pro's and cons of out-wintering on forage crops and what to consider if you're putting in a crop this year.

Sun, 03 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#17 - Opsiynau Cnydau Porthiant gyda Marc Jones

Yn y bennod hon mae Jim Ellis yn siarad â Marc Jones, arbenigwr adnabyddus mewn cnwd porthiant a gaeafu stôc tuallan yn ystod y gaeaf. Mae'n ffermio 500 erw ar Ystâd Powis ger y Trallwng ac yn tyfu 50 i 60 erw o fetys porthiant yn flynyddol. Mae Marc yn rhedeg trwy'r manteision a'r anfanteision gaeafu allan ar gnydau porthiant a beth i'w ystyried os ydych chi'n cynllunio hau cnwd eleni.

Sun, 03 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#16 – Arallgyfeirio i werthu “Biltong”

Yn 2017, cafodd Michael a Rachel George, y syniad i fynd â chig eidion o’u fferm deuluol a throi’n biltong - byrbryd cig wedi’i ysbrydoli gan ddiwylliant De Affrica. Dair blynedd yn ddiweddarach, mae'r fenter wedi tyfu'n allan o’u cegin i adeilad pwrpasol ac maent wedi llwyddo i ddatblygu’r brand “From Our Farm”. Tiwniwch mewn i glywed eu stori.

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:09:16 +0000

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#16 – Diversifying into selling Biltong

In 2017, Michael and Rachel George, had the idea to take beef from their family farm and turn into biltong – a meat snack inspired by South African culture. Three years later, the production has outgrown their kitchen to a purpose-built premises and they have successfully developed the “From Our Farm” brand. Tune in to hear their story.

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:09:00 +0000

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#15 – Llywio'ch busnes ffermio trwy’r Coronafeirws

Yn y bennod hon, mae Dr Nerys Llewelyn Jones o gwmni cyfreithwyr Agri Advisor yn rhoi trosolwg o'r rheolau newydd a'r cymorth ariannol sydd ar gael i helpu ffermwyr a busnesau sydd wedi arallgyfeirio i lywio eu ffordd trwy bandemig y Coronafeirws. Hefyd, mae Eirwen Williams o Menter a Busnes yn esbonio sut y mae Cyswllt Ffermio yn cefnogi’r diwydiant yn ddigidol yn ystod yr argyfwng presennol ac mae’n annog pawb i gadw mewn cysylltiad.

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#15 – Navigating your farming business through Coronavirus

In this episode, Dr Nerys Llewelyn Jones of Agri Advisor Solicitors provides an overview of the new rules and financial support measures in place to help farming and diversified businesses navigate their way through the Coronavirus pandemic. Also, Eirwen Williams of Menter a Busnes explains how Farming Connect is supporting the industry digitally through the current crisis and encourages everyone to stay connected.

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#14 - Defnyddio a Gwasgaru Slyri’n Ddiogel

Mae cwrs newydd wedi cael ei lansio i helpu dysgwyr i ddatblygu eu gwybodaeth a'u sgiliau i reoli slyri a thail yn ddiogel. Aeth Aled draw i un o’u cyrsiau peilot yn gynharach eleni lle gwrddodd e gyda Chris Duller, arbenigwr mewn rheoli pridd a maetholion, Keith Owen, ymgynghorydd seilwaith fferm a Kevin Thomas o Lantra Cymru.

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#14 – Safe Use and Application of Slurry

A new course has been launched to help learners develop their knowledge and skills in the safe use and application of slurry and farmyard manure. Aled went along to one of their pilot courses earlier this year where he met Chris Duller, a specialist in soil and nutrient management, Keith Owen, a farm infrastructure consultant and Kevin Thomas of Lantra Wales.

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#13 - Magic Day and the value of spring grass with Rhys Williams, Precision Grazing Ltd

Spring grass is the best quality, most nutritiously balanced feed farmers can provide their stock even out competing concentrates. The added bonus is that grazing grass effectively in spring will trigger even more growth later on in the year! 

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:07:03 +0000

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#13 - Diwrnod Hud a gwerth glaswellt y gwanwyn gyda Rhys Williams, Precision Grazing Ltd

Glaswellt y gwanwyn yw'r adnodd gorau gall ffermwyr fwydo i'w stôc, hyd yn oed yn fwy cystadleuol o rhan maetholion na dwysfwyd. Yn ychwanegol bydd pori glaswellt yn effeithiol yn y gwanwyn yn sbarduno mwy fyth o dwf yn nes ymlaen yn y flwyddyn!

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:06:43 +0000

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#11 – Arallgyfeirio ar Ffermydd gyda Jeremy Bowen Rees

Yn y cyntaf mewn cyfres o benodau sy'n edrych ar arallgyfeirio ar ffermydd, mae Jeremy Bowen Rees, Rheolwr Gyfarwyddwr Landsker Business Solutions, yn trafod yr ystyriaethau allweddol wrth ddatblygu menter wledig newydd, y tueddiadau sy'n dod i'r amlwg a chyfleoedd y dyfodol.

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:50:03 +0000

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#11 – Farm Diversification with Jeremy Bowen Rees

In the first of a series of episodes looking at farm diversification, Jeremy Bowen Rees, Managing Director of Landsker Business Solutions, talks through the key considerations when developing a new rural enterprise, the emerging trends and future opportunities.

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:44:50 +0000

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#10 - Technoleg "Feed Face" Genus yn cael ei threiali ar fferm odro roboteg

Yn y bennod hon, rydym yn ymweld â Fferm Hardwick ger Y Fenni i gwrdd â’r ffermwr llaeth, David Jones, ac Ymgynghorydd Gwasanaethau Technegol Genus, Patrick Spencer. Mae David a Patrick yn esbonio manteision defnyddio technoleg “feed face” Genus i fonitro ymddygiad y fuwch wrth fwydo a'i hymddygiad cyffredinol. Ar hyn o bryd mae'r fferm yn treialu’r dechnoleg i ddarganfod a all ragweld clefydau cyn geni, a thrwy hyn, a yw’n gallu cynyddu nifer y gwartheg sy’n gyflo 100 diwrnod ar ôl lloia.

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#10 - Genus' "Feed Face" technology being trialled on a robotic dairy farm

In this episode, we visit Hardwick Farm near Abergavenny to meet dairy farmer, David Jones, and Genus’ Technical Services Consultant, Patrick Spencer. David and Patrick explain the benefits of using the Genus feed face technology to monitor cow feeding and general behaviour. The farm is currently undergoing a trial to see if this technology can predict prepartum disease and from this improve the number of cows in calf at 100 days post calving.

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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#9 – Junior Agri Academy Study Visit to Iceland

Follow the Junior Agri Academy as they take a look at agriculture and farm diversification in Iceland. Highlights include a visit to a farm hotel, a mixed dairy and sheep farm, a tomato farm, a slaughterhouse and a meeting with the Icelandic Lamb marketing agency.

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:39:37 +0000

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#9 – Taith Astudio’r Academi Amaeth (Iau) i Wlad yr Iâ

Dilynwch yr Academi Amaeth Iau wrth iddynt edrych ar amaethyddiaeth ac arallgyfeirio ar ffermydd yng Ngwlad yr Iâ. Ymhlith yr uchafbwyntiau mae ymweliad â gwesty fferm, fferm laeth a defaid, fferm domato, lladd-dy a chyfarfod ag asiantaeth farchnata “Icelandic Lamb”.

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:39:15 +0000

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Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear