Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

In this episode of Ear to the Ground, host Ifan Jones Evans visits Wallog, a coastal sheep farm perched on the rugged Cardigan coastline near Clarach, Ceredigion. Wallog has long faced the challenge of ensuring a reliable drinking-water supply for its flock of outdoor-lambing ewes, relying on an ageing system of seasonal springs, wells and reservoir tanks in one of Wales’ lowest rainfall areas. With pumps working hard to move water uphill through difficult terrain—and an old pipe network vulnerable to leaks—the farm has historically struggled with high electricity use, water loss and...

Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

Listen to find out why more and more farmers are planting trees for the sake of their stock, their soil, and their bottom line.   Agroforestry is one of the most exciting and fast‑growing areas of sustainable farming, and in this episode, we’re breaking it down to what really matters, cutting through the jargon and get right to the practical stuff:  how to plan design agroforestry systems that work for your farm without overcomplicating it how shelterbelts and tree strips genuinely improve livestock wellbeing and performance, and what...

Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

Farmers know their land better than anyone — but keeping track of the wildlife that visits their farms can be a challenge. Traditional bird surveys require time and specialist knowledge, so a new project is turning to innovative, AI‑powered technology to help.   In this episode, we explore how Chirrup acoustic monitors are being used across fourteen farms in Wales to automatically capture and identify birdsong during the dawn chorus. These small, battery‑powered devices record daily over a 2–3 week period, generating invaluable insights into the birdlife found on a wide range of...

Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

Welcome to another chance to catch up on a Farming Connect webinar recorded in November 2025. In this episode, we’re joined by Ian Jones, MRCVS, Director of Hafren Veterinary Group, for an important update on Avian Influenza and practical biosecurity measures. Ian also shares insights on achieving optimum poultry shed lighting, and we'll hear of a successful project at Glanalders where traditional strip lights were replaced with LEDs in a 16,000-layer shed—delivering impressive results. #126- Ffliw Adar a goleuadau sied ddofednodCroeso i gyfle arall i ddal i fyny ar weminar Cyswllt Ffermio...

Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

Join the specialists from the Farming Connect team as they pull back the curtain on the crucial baseline studies conducted within the Our Farms Network. In this episode, we dive into the data collection process and the practical application of assessments focused on woodland management, biodiversity enhancement, and on-farm carbon footprints. The team discusses how these detailed studies identify opportunities for improving business efficiency and environmental stewardship. Discover: The purpose and findings of the woodland, biodiversity and carbon baseline studies.   - Real-world...

Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

Welcome to the third episode in our special series on profitable and productive farming in Wales! Host Ifan Jones Evans is joined by leading independent plant and soil health educator, Joel Williams, to dive into the most vital resource on your farm: your soil.                                                                                              ...

Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

Welcome to another episode of the Farming Connect Ear to the Ground podcast. We are staying on the topic of soil health for this episode as we were keen to expand on the foundations and principles heard in our latest podcast with Joel Williams, do go back to listen to that episode if you haven’t yet had an opportunity. Today, we're talking to a farmer whose journey proves that sometimes, the drive for profit is the best route to environmental stewardship. Our guest is Stuart Johnson, a fifth-generation tenant farmer from West Wharmley Farm near Hexham.    For years, like...

Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

Welcome to "Sustainable Dairy Farming," where we explore the evolving world of energy and technology in dairy farming. This two-part episode was recorded at the recent Farming Connect Roadshow in Pant Farm, Llanddewi, Ceredigion. Cennydd talks to Eirinn Rusbridge from NFU Energy to explore how Welsh farms are turning towards renewable energy to power their work, and also reduce emissions. Discover practical strategies and insights into real returns on investment that can help you cultivate a more sustainable and profitable future for your dairy operation.

Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

Welcome to "Sustainable Dairy Farming," where we explore the evolving world of energy and technology in dairy farming. This two-part episode was recorded at the recent Farming Connect Roadshow in Pant Farm, Llanddewi, Ceredigion. Host Cennydd Jones takes the time following the event to chat with Conor Hogan of Teagasc Moorepark, whose research focuses on labour productivity, efficiency, and innovative labour-saving technologies for dairy farms. Discover practical strategies and insights into real returns on investment that can help you cultivate a more sustainable and profitable future for...

Ear to the Ground / Clust i'r Ddaear

Welcome to a focused discussion on sustainable agriculture and technological integration. We revisit key insights from our recent webinar featuring Jonathan Sandercock of NFU Energy. We'll examine the strategies for navigating the current energy landscape, emphasising practical solutions and analysing the return on investment required to ensure a profitable future for your business. Additionally, Dairy Technical Officer Simon Pitt speaks with Dylan Roberts from Cornwal Uchaf for a detailed look at their farm’s long-term experience with renewable energy investments.