08.09.25 Mae Ffermydd Llaeth Dyfi yn arloesi’r ffordd ar gyfer dyfodol ffermio llaeth yng Nghanolbarth Cymru.
Fel y fferm laeth ‘buwch-a-llo’ gyntaf yng Nghymru, mae’r sylfaenydd, Sophia, wedi arloesi model sy’n rhoi lles anifeiliaid, iechyd meddwl, a chynaliadwyedd hirdymor wrth ei graidd.
Yn rhan o Agri-tech and Food Technology Clusters Glystyrau Amaeth-dechneg a Thechnoleg Bwyd Canolbarth a Gogledd Cymru, ac wedi’i gefnogi gan gyllid Arloeswyr Newydd drwy Innovate UK a chyllid LEAP* ychwanegol drwy AberInnovation, Dyfi Dairies , mae Ffermydd Llaeth Dyfi wedi tyfu o fod yn syniad beiddgar i fod yn system ymarferol, ffyniannus y mae eraill bellach yn awyddus i’w dilyn.
While their farmland is located in Powys, their processing facility lies just over the county border in Ceredigion – a fitting representation of their cross-regional impact. The farm recently secured a lifetime tenancy agreement, offering stability to continue developing and expanding their unique approach.
Unlike conventional models, Dyfi Dairies keeps calves with their mothers, supporting natural behaviours and significantly improving animal welfare. This approach has benefits not only for the animals but also for staff – with founder-led emphasis on mental wellbeing across the board.
Beyond the farm gate, Dyfi Dairies is actively working to upskill others. Through Farming Connect, the founder shares knowledge with peers, helping more farmers convert to this progressive system. Notably, this model allows for milking once a day rather than twice – reducing strain on both animals and people.
Farmers across Wales can also benefit directly from Sophia’s expertise – as she is available as a Farming Connect mentor to support others on their journey towards more sustainable, welfare-focused dairy farming.
This isn’t just about innovation in technology – it’s about innovating mindsets, systems and behaviours in an industry that’s central to the rural economy. Dyfi Dairies is proving that sustainable, welfare-led dairy farming can be both practical and profitable – and is leading the way for others to follow.
Businesses interested in joining either the Agri-Tech or Food Technology clusters and staying informed about future funding opportunities can find more information on the Growing Mid Wales website: www.growingmid.wales/AgriTechFoodTech.
Daeth cyllid LEAP yn bosibl drwy Gronfa Etifeddiaeth Dick Lawes – cronfa elusennol – sydd wedi rhoi cefnogaeth sylweddol i’r prosiect. Mae rhagor o wybodaeth am LEAP i’w gweld ar wefan AberInnovation. website.
