Members of the Agri-Tech Cymru Cluster visited Coleg Glynllifon in June to see innovative agricultural projects in action and learn more about exciting developments on the horizon.
The visit brought together partners from across the Mid and North Wales agri-tech sector, with the group exploring some of the innovative work taking place at the Glynllifon campus and hearing about plans for future developments.
A particular highlight was a visit to the site of Sheep Milk Wales, where construction is taking shape on a new facility designed to support sustainable sheep milk production and create new opportunities for the Welsh agricultural sector.
The development forms part of the North Wales Growth Deal and aims to establish a state-of-the-art facility for sheep milk production, creating high-quality jobs and supporting economic opportunities in rural communities.
For the Agri-Tech Cymru Cluster, the visit provided an opportunity to see how innovation can translate into practical opportunities for farmers and the wider agri-food sector.
The group also explored other projects and developments at Glynllifon, building on the campus’s growing role as a centre for agricultural innovation, skills and knowledge transfer.
Visits like this are an important part of the work of the Agri-Tech Cymru Cluster, bringing organisations together to share knowledge, make connections and explore opportunities for collaboration.
The cluster brings together businesses, researchers, education providers and other organisations working across the agri-tech sector in Wales. By connecting people and ideas, the cluster aims to help innovative approaches move from development into practical use.
The visit also highlighted the strength of collaboration across Mid and North Wales, with partners working together to support innovation, productivity and sustainability across the agricultural and food sectors.
As developments such as Sheep Milk Wales progress, the potential benefits go beyond new technology alone – creating opportunities for farmers, businesses, communities and the wider rural economy.
