Carmarthen Mill marks 50 years of operation
Over 100 guests joined staff at Carmarthen Mill, owned and operated by ForFarmers, last week as it marked 50 years of operation in July with an on-site celebration. Built in 1974 as part of a big development for Unilever which…
Mentoring gives Sara Edwards courage to embark on right environmental projects for family farm
In the days when Sara Edwards’ great-grandmother farmed, agriculture had an informal network of mentors in the shape of her neighbouring farmers, sharing ideas and passing on knowledge. Three generations later and Sara sees the Farming Connect Mentoring programme as…
Royal Welsh Show to continue during summer holidays
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show will continue to happen in the school summer holidays during this Senedd term. The RWAS is still awaiting clarification regarding the situation in the long term. It is not yet clear if the Government will…
Farmers and unions call for ‘Key Policy Asks’ not ‘lectures’
A protest by thousands of farmers took place at the Senedd in Cardiff today, Wednesday (Feb 28). Tractors were diverted to a makeshift car park outside away from the Senedd. Participants driving agricultural vehicles were given an approved route and…
Farming in the spotlight as Royal Welsh Show opens
The Royal Welsh Show opened officially today, Monday (Jul 24). Graduates of the Rural Leadership programme Joshua Govier, Natalie Hepburn and Emily Morgan gave the opening address. The ceremony was attended by First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford and Minister…