Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

In this last episode of our staff management series, Rhian Price is joined by Hannah Batty from LLM Farm Vets in Cheshire. Hannah is in the middle of completing a Nuffield Scholarship looking at how dairy farmers can better manage people to deliver improved health, welfare, and profitability. She has visited seven countries and many farming and non-farming business as part of a jam- packed study tour stretching three continents.

Yn y bennod olaf hon o’n cyfres rheoli staff, mae Hannah Batty o Filfeddygon Fferm LLM yn Swydd Gaer yn ymuno â Rhian Price. Mae Hannah ar ganol cwblhau Ysgoloriaeth Nuffield sy'n edrych ar sut y gall ffermwyr llaeth reoli pobl yn well i sicrhau gwell iechyd, lles a phroffidioldeb. Mae hi wedi ymweld â saith gwlad a llawer o fusnesau cyffredinol a busnesau ffermio fel rhan o daith astudio orlawn ar draws tri chyfandir.

Another opportunity to listen back to a recent webinar at your leisure. Herbal leys are an increasingly popular option for livestock farmers. This episode discusses establishing and managing herbal leys for livestock production with Monty White, Agricultural Project Manager for DLF Seeds. We will explore different establishment options including min-till methods and then correct management to help the swards establish. Seed mix choices will also be covered with the emphasis on selecting the right varieties for different situations. Herbal leys also offer potential benefits to biodiversity both above and below ground, making them a useful choice for a host of reasons. Non Williams will outline a new Pan Wales project in Farming Connect looking at herbal leys and investigating the performance and persistency of the herbal ley swards across Wales.

This podcast takes advantage of a recently recorded Farming Connect webinar. Take the advantage of listening back at a suitable and convenient time to you! Sue Buckingham, Sustainable Atmospheric Nitrogen Advisor at NRW is joined by David Ball from AHDB's Environment team. Agricultural activities account for 93% of ammonia emissions in Wales, originating mainly from livestock systems and fertiliser management. Join us to learn more about the scale and impact of the issue and how applying specific management approaches can limit the emission of ammonia from every stage where losses occur.

Katherine and Dave Langton, Langtons Farm, Llangoedmor, Cardigan are focusing on extending the season of tomato production for a wholesale distribution supply chain

Mae Katherine a Dave Langton, Fferm Langtons, Llangoedmor, Aberteifi yn canolbwyntio ar ymestyn tymor cynhyrchu tomatos ar gyfer cadwyn gyflenwi dosbarthu cyfanwerthu.

Laura Pollock, Lower House Farm has explored the best methods for the establishment of a Pick your Own pumpkin horticulture venture.

Mae Laura Pollock, Lower House Farm wedi archwilio’r dulliau gorau ar gyfer sefydlu menter garddwriaeth dewis pwmpen eich hun.

In this short episode, Farming Connect's Horticulture officer Hannah Norman is joined by Alex Cook, Bremenda Isaf, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire who will discuss their up an coming trial of legume-cereal intercropping techniques for production of food for human consumption.

Yn y bennod fer hon, bydd swyddog Garddwriaeth Cyswllt Ffermio, Hannah Norman, yn cael cwmni Alex Cook, Bremenda Isaf, Llanarthne, Sir Gaerfyrddin a fydd yn trafod eu prosiect l archwilio technegau rhyng-gnydio codlysiau-grawn ar gyfer cynhyrchu bwyd i’w fwyta gan bobl.

Mae gan bob gweithiwr amaethyddol, garddwriaethol a choedwigaeth cyflogedig yng Nghymru, gan gynnwys gweithwyr a gyflogir gan feistri gangiau ac asiantaethau cyflogaeth, hawl i’r Isafswm Cyflog Amaethyddol. Bwriad y podlediad hwn yw helpu cyflogwyr gweithwyr amaethyddol i ddeall a chydymffurfio â’r gofynion Isafswm Cyflog Amaethyddol a thelerau ac amodau eraill sy’n berthnasol i weithwyr amaethyddol yng Nghymru ac i helpu gweithwyr i ddeall eu hawliau. Mae’r cyfraddau isafswm cyflog a lwfansau ac isafswm telerau ac amodau eraill y mae gan weithwyr amaethyddol, gan gynnwys y rhai sy’n gweithio yn y sectorau garddwriaeth a choedwigaeth, hawl iddynt yn ôl y gyfraith wedi’u nodi yng Ngorchymyn Cyflogau Amaethyddol (Cymru). Darperir y wybodaeth yn y rhifyn hwn fel arweiniad yn unig. Ni ddylid ei weld fel rhywbeth sy’n rhoi cyngor cyfreithiol ar yr Isafswm Cyflog Amaethyddol nac ar faterion cyfreithiol yn gyffredinol.

All employed agricultural, horticultural and forestry workers in Wales, including workers employed by gang masters and employment agencies, are entitled to at least the Agricultural Minimum Wage. This podcast is intended to help employers of agricultural workers understand and comply with the Agricultural Minimum Wage requirements and other terms and conditions applicable to agricultural workers in Wales and to help workers understand their entitlements. The minimum rates of pay and allowances and other minimum terms and conditions to which agricultural workers, including those who work within the horticulture and forestry sectors, are entitled to by law are set out in the Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order. The information contained in this episode is provided as guidance only. It should not be seen as providing legal advice on the Agricultural Minimum Wage or on legal matters generally.

Rhian Price is joined by Rhodri Jones, Director at Rural Advisor. Rhodri is a qualified solicitor that specialises in rural legal matters. Along side his work commitments he also farms a spring calving herd at Llanerfyl, Montgomeryshire with his wife Siwan. This episode will focus on the legalities of employment and why It's important to have a robust recorded staff contract in place. If your an employer or employee within the Agri sector this episode will provide a wealth of information to consider in this half an hour long episode.

Yn ymuno â Rhian Price mae Rhodri Jones, un o gyfarwyddwyr cwmni Rural Advisor. Mae Rhodri yn gyfreithiwr cymwysedig sy'n arbenigo mewn materion cyfreithiol gwledig. Ochr yn ochr â'i ymrwymiadau gwaith mae hefyd yn ffermio buches sy'n lloia yn y gwanwyn yn Llanerfyl, Sir Drefaldwyn gyda'i wraig Siwan. Bydd y bennod hon yn canolbwyntio ar gyfreithlondeb cyflogaeth a pham mae'n bwysig cael contract staff cofnodedig cadarn yn ei le. Os ydych chi'n gyflogwr neu'n gyflogai yn y sector Amaeth, bydd y bennod hon yn rhoi cyfoeth o wybodaeth i'w hystyried yn y rhifyn hanner awr hwn o hyd.

Cennydd Jones is joined by Non Williams, Carbon Specialist Officer at Farming Connect. This episode is based on the findings of carbon footprint audits completed on 185 beef and sheep farms through the Farming Connect Advisory Service. The purpose of this short study was to summarize the results of these inspections completed in 2022 in order to extract useful figures that will give insight into the current situation in terms of the carbon footprint of beef and sheep farms in Wales. A Farming Connect study on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by red meat enterprises has shown that Welsh farms are below the benchmark for similar farms across the UK. Listen for more information! Useful links- New GHG study points to encouraging results for Welsh beef and sheep farms Advice Contact us Event- MASTER CARBON FOOTPRINT: WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?

Mae Cennydd Jones yn cael cwmni Non Williams, Swyddog Arbenigol Carbon, Cyswllt Ffermio. Mae'r rhifyn hwn yn seiliedig ar ganfyddiadau archwiliadau ôl-troed carbon a gwblhawyd ar 185 o ffermydd bîff a defaid drwy Wasanaeth Cynghori Cyswllt Ffermio. Pwrpas yr astudiaeth fer hon oedd crynhoi canlyniadau’r archwiliadau hyn a gwblhawyd yn 2022 er mwyn echdynnu ffigyrau defnyddiol a fydd yn rhoi mewnwelediad i'r sefyllfa bresennol o ran ôl-troed carbon ffermydd bîff a defaid yng Nghymru. Mae astudiaeth Cyswllt Ffermio ar allyriadau nwyon tŷ gwydr (GHG) a gynhyrchir gan fentrau cig coch wedi dangos bod ffermydd Cymru yn is na’r meincnod ar gyfer ffermydd tebyg ar draws y DU. Gwrandewch am fwy o wybodaeth! Dolenni defnyddiol- Astudiaeth newydd ar Allyriadau Nwyon Tŷ Gwydr yn awgrymu canlyniadau calonogol i ffermydd bîff a defaid Cymru Gwasanaeth Cynghori Cyswllt Ffermio Cysylltwch a ni Digwyddiad- MEISTR AR ÔL TROED CARBON: BETH MAE HYN YN EI OLYGU?

This episode will expose the potential opportunity within the commercial ornamental industry. As part of the horticulture sector, according to a recent report from Tyfu Cymru It employees 19,800 people here in Wales and generates 40 million pounds worth of production at farm gate prices. Geraint Hughes is joined by Neville Stein MBE and Sarah Gould. Neville has spent 46 years within the horticulture industry and has been working as a consultant for growers world wide. This half an hour long episode will share a vision of how this sector has massive demand and opportunity that can play an important part in the vibrancy of the rural sector in Wales.

Bydd y bennod hon yn amlygu'r cyfleoedd posibl o fewn y diwydiant addurniadol masnachol. Fel rhan o’r sector garddwriaeth, yn ôl adroddiad diweddar gan Tyfu Cymru mae’n cyflogi 19,800 o bobl yma yng Nghymru ac yn cynhyrchu gwerth 40 miliwn o bunnoedd o gynhyrchiant am brisiau gât y fferm. Yn ymuno â Geraint Hughes mae Neville Stein MBE a Sarah Gould. Mae Neville wedi treulio 46 mlynedd yn y diwydiant garddwriaeth ac wedi bod yn gweithio fel ymgynghorydd i dyfwyr ledled y byd. Bydd y bennod hanner awr hon o hyd yn rhannu gweledigaeth o sut mae gan y sector hwn alw a chyfle enfawr a all chwarae rhan bwysig yn ffyniant y sector gwledig yng Nghymru.

A recent report suggests that we produce 3.5% of the fruit and veg we consume as a population here in Wales. If you're a farmer looking to diversify or add another enterprise on farm this podcast could incentives you to look at the options. Join our three panellists- John Morris and his family from Crickhowell have 8 enterprises on the farm, he describes himself as a 'land use operator' being able to generate an income from a relatively small farm through several diversification initiatives. We also here from Edward Morgan, representing Castell Howell Foods that are this year celebrating 35 years of business and have grown to become Wales’ leading independent food service wholesaler. Edward outlines the possible opportunities and gaps in the market that we should consider. Sarah Gould, Horticulture Manager at Lantra outlines how Farming Connect can assist if this episode has resonated with you!

Mae adroddiad diweddar yn awgrymu ein bod ni’n cynhyrchu 3.5% o’r ffrwythau a’r llysiau rydyn ni’n eu bwyta fel poblogaeth yma yng Nghymru. Os ydych yn ffermwr sydd am arallgyfeirio neu ychwanegu menter arall ar y fferm, gallai'r podlediad hwn eich cymell i edrych ar yr opsiynau. Ymunwch gyda'r tri sydd ar y panel - Mae gan John Morris a'i deulu o Grucywel 8 menter ar y fferm, mae'n disgrifio ei hun fel 'gweithredwr defnydd tir' sydd yn cynhyrchu incwm o fferm gymharol fach trwy sawl menter arallgyfeirio. Rydym hefyd yn clywed wrth Edward Morgan, yn cynrychioli Castell Howell Foods sydd eleni yn dathlu 35 mlynedd o fusnes ac sydd wedi tyfu i fod yn brif gyfanwerthwr gwasanaeth bwyd annibynnol Cymru. Mae Edward yn amlinellu’r cyfleoedd a’r bylchau posibl yn y farchnad y dylem eu hystyried. Mae Sarah Gould, Rheolwr Garddwriaeth yn Lantra yn amlinellu sut y gall Cyswllt Ffermio helpu os yw'r rhifyn hwn wedi taro deuddeg gyda chi!