Farming Connect is offering employed work placement opportunities for young farmers seeking paid work experience on commercial Welsh farms for periods of 6 - 12 weeks.

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The Sustainable Farming Scheme 

The agricultural landscape in Wales is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS)

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A range of accredited suites, made of up to 8 modules per suite, specifically designed to compliment each other and enhance your learning experience and knowledge.

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Fully funded training workshops available, delivered by local vet practices throughout Wales. New modules available.

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Farming Connect - helping you drive your business forward

Our enhanced programme is providing support which is transforming the business prospects of thousands of farmers and foresters.

Many services are fully funded, others are subsidised by up to 80%

To benefit from all that’s now on offer, you will need to register for the programme. Individuals registered under the previous programme will need to re-register.

Check the eligibility criteria here

With our support you could:

  • benefit from subsidised business support, tailored to your business needs
  • reduce outputs and increase efficiency across all areas of your business
  • benchmark your performance and work towards progress and growth
  • identify areas for improvement and find solutions to problems
  • develop your skills as part of our new continuing professional development/lifelong learning programme
  • keep up to date with the latest innovations in technology through industry developments and the latest research projects
  • share best practice and benefit from the knowledge of other farmers, industry experts and academic research
  • be inspired by new ideas and find more efficient and innovative ways of working

| Podcasts
Episode 124 - Renewable energy solutions in an evolving landscape
Welcome to a focused discussion on sustainable agriculture and technological integration. We…
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Unlocking Safety: Innovative ‘Escape Room in a Box’ Launched to Save Lives on Welsh Farms
03 December 2025A new initiative designed to educate and save lives on Welsh farms has been…
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Agri Academy 2025 finale sees challenge winners receive awards
24 November 2025Ambitious individuals whose futures are being shaped by the Farming Connect Agri…

Events

16 Dec 2025
Animal Health Improvement in your Beef herd within the SFS
Caldicot
Workshop attendees will learn about the steps of the...
18 Dec 2025
Animal Health Improvement in your Beef herd within the SFS
Tanerdy
Workshop attendees will learn about the steps of the...
15 Jan 2026
Rearing healthy calves and maximising profit
Lampeter
Workshop attendees will learn about the stages of calf...
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