Useful Links

The Department for Environment,Planning and Countryside The Department for Environment, Planning & Countryside is working to improve the quality of our environment, protect and create a vibrant countryside, and develop and promote sustainable land-use planning, farming and rural regeneration policies.
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Defra works for the essentials of life - food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants.
The Cattle Tracing System On-line  
The Meat and Livestock Commission The MLC works with the British meat and livestock industry to improve its efficiency and competitive position, maintains and stimulates markets for British meat at home and abroad, while taking into account the needs of consumers.
Farming Connect Farming Connect will be a provider of services to the farming community in Wales. The National Assembly for Wales has worked together with all the organisations involved in agriculture and the rural community to establish this service. Farming Connect aims to provide farming businesses the opportunity, information and expertise to help them make informed decisions about the future of their business.
Farm Assured Welsh Livestock All products bearing the Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef logos and assured by FAWL provide the customer with an identifiable guarantee of farming standards. FAWL gives producers an opportunity to provide proof of their expertise and integrity.
The Rural Payments Agency RPA is an Executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It is the single paying agency responsible for CAP schemes in England and certain schemes throughout the UK.
Farming Connect Sheep and Beef Development Program The Development Program will:-
  • identify strategic priorities for Sheep and Beef production
  • provide specialist advice,
  • identify research and development,
  • encourage product development,
  • maximise technology transfer,
  • provide market intelligence.
The National Farmers Union NFU Cymru is the voice of Welsh farmers and is responsible for lobbying the National Assembly for Wales. As agricultural policy becomes increasingly devolved from Westminster, NFU Cymru's role in ensuring that Welsh farmers' interests are represented in agricultural policy making decisions is crucial.
The Farmers Union of Wales The Farmers’ Union of Wales has one basic aim - to protect and advance the interests of those who derive an income from Welsh agriculture. The FUW is an independent Union which values the freedom to run its own affairs. It can advance the views of farmers in Wales without fear or favour, unfettered by sectional interests.
The Little Red Tractor When you buy food carrying the little red tractor stamp of approval, you can be sure it has been produced to stringent standards that are independently inspected. They cover all aspects of production on the farm from looking after the countryside to food hygiene and safety, what animals are fed and how they are cared for.
ADAS Wales Operating as a dedicated unit within the ADAS Group, ADAS Wales has a clear focus on the Welsh rural economy and is the leading consultancy and research organisation to rural businesses in Wales. We have a comprehensive network of strategists and consultants with a clear grasp of local and national issues, backed by the huge knowledge base and resources of the ADAS Group.
Promar International Promar International is the consultancy business within Genus plc. Our multi-million pound business specialises in research and consultancy in the agricultural, agri-food, and branded food & drink sectors in the UK and worldwide.
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society  
The Young Farmers Club Cymru-Wales Wales Young Farmers' Clubs represent 5500 young people aged between 10 and 26 years, 12 county federations and over 170 clubs. Even though the name of the Organisation refers to young farmers, its membership represents rural young people from all backgrounds.
The Welsh Development Agency The WDA is the leading enabler of business support in Wales. We work for the people of Wales by stimulating more competitive businesses in vibrant communities.
ELWa The National Council for Education and Training for Wales and the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales are Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies, responsible for all post-16 education and training in Wales. Together these organisations are known as ELWa, Education and Learning Wales.
Anturteifi Founded in 1979, as grassroots community initiative, Antur Teifi now promotes economic and social development throughout Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and beyond. Activities are centered around business services, rural regeneration, human resourcedevelopment and commercial services. These cornerstones support the company mission - 'Promoting Prosperity'.
Practical Farm Ideas Practical Farm Ideas magazine PFI is a magazine containing informative ideas for farmers.
Trac Trac is the training department of Antur Teifi. It was established with the objective of promoting personal and business development.
Ffermio The award-winning weekly farming programme - a must for farmers but of interest to all. Presented by Rachael James, Sulwyn Thomas and Gerallt Pennant.
Back to the TOP
Martcymru supporting Welsh farmers Martcymru supporting Welsh farmers
Home  |  Livestock sales  |  Classifieds |  Contact Us
Cymraeg
*
Welsh Development Agency Antur Teifi promoting prosperity in Wales Trac Hybu cig Cymru