12 new sites added to network at forefront of farming innovation

FARMERS have been driving improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and profitability since 2015 through Farming Connect's Our Farms network, and with support from sector-specific industry experts,

- WITH ANDREW FORGRAVE

Farming Connect has now added 12 new farms to this network, covering sectors including red meat, dairy, woodland, and horticulture.

On-farm trials and projects focusing on innovation and new technologies will be carried out at these farms over the next year. These farms are located throughout Wales.

One farm added to the Our Farms Network is Pengelli Isaf, Caernarfon run by Tudur Parry.

Energy and electricity are a major cost to the business like any other dairy farming business. Tudur is hoping to explore cost-effective energy alternatives, by performing a feasibility study on renewable electricity production, calculating the return on investment and payback period to offset bank interest expenses.

Caryl Hughes who farms at Tuhwntir Afon, Llanarmon, Dyffryn Ceiriog would like to focus on sheep health and performance.