#132- Building a more resilient farm business

In this episode of Ear to the Ground, host Ifan Jones Evans is joined by Haydn Evans, Farming Connect Mentor and Advisor, to discuss what it takes to build a profitable and resilient farm business. Drawing on his unique journey from banking into Dairy farming, Haydn shares practical insights on financial discipline, managing risk, succession planning and the importance of planning ahead. He also reflects on the value of mentoring, lessons learned throughout his career, and the key message every farming business should consider when preparing for the future.   Remember that Haydn is one of many Farming Connect Mentors and Advisors who can support and challenge their peers on a wide range of topics. Mentors have 'been there, done that' and can develop relationships based on mutual trust and respect. They will be able to share their knowledge, experience, and impartial views to help you identify your goals and fulfil your potential.   The Farming Connect Mentor Directory can be found on the Farming Connect website and is the main 'shop window' enabling you to browse the list of profiles until you identify a mentor with the background and credentials you feel can best support you. You can then complete the Mentoring Programme application form online.   Or for further details please contact your Local Development Officer.   Yn y bennod hon o'r podlediad Clust i'r Ddaear, mae Haydn Evans, Ymgynghorydd a Mentor Cyswllt Ffermio yn ymuno â'r cyflwynydd Ifan Jones Evans i drafod yr hyn sydd ei angen i adeiladu busnes fferm proffidiol a gwydn. Gan ddefnyddio ei daith unigryw o weithio mewn banc i ffermio llaeth, mae Haydn yn rhannu cipolwg ymarferol ar ddisgyblaeth ariannol, rheoli risg, cynllunio olyniaeth a phwysigrwydd cynllunio ymlaen llaw. Mae hefyd yn myfyrio ar werth mentora, gwersi a ddysgwyd drwy gydol ei yrfa, a'r neges allweddol y dylai pob busnes ffermio ei hystyried wrth baratoi ar gyfer y dyfodol.   Cofiwch fod Haydn yn un o lawer o Fentoriaid ac Ymgynghorwyr Cyswllt Ffermio a all gynorthwyo a herio eu cyfoedion ar ystod eang o bynciau. Mae mentoriaid wedi 'bod drwy'r daith' a gallant ddatblygu perthnasoedd yn seiliedig ar ymddiriedolaeth a pharch gan y naill a'r llall.  Byddant yn gallu rhannu eu gwybodaeth, eu profiad a'u barn ddiduedd i'ch helpu i nodi eich nodau a chyflawni eich potensial.   Mae Cyfeirlyfr o Fentoriaid Cyswllt Ffermio ar gael ar wefan Cyswllt Ffermio ac mae'n brif 'ffenestr siop' sy'n eich galluogi i bori'r rhestr o broffiliau nes i chi ddod o hyd i fentor gyda'r cefndir a'r cymwysterau rydych chi'n teimlo all eich cynorthwyo orau. Yna gallwch chi gwblhau'r ffurflen gais ar gyfer y Rhaglen Fentora ar-lein.   Neu am ragor o fanylion cysylltwch â'ch Swyddog Datblygu Lleol.