Wales’ reputation for producing world class food and drink is now well recognised and the sector is worth a staggering amount to the Welsh economy, with recent reports showing that the GVA of the Welsh food and drink manufacturing sector is over £1.7bn. However this is just the beginning, and Wales has a lot more … Continued

Would you like paid work experience during Summer 2025? There is an opportunity for you to learn and gain experience within the agricultural industry while working on one of Mentera’s projects, Farming Connect. Following the success of last year’s internship scheme, Mentera, one of Wales’ leading economic development companies, is offering two young people the … Continued

Mentera, Wales’ leading independent economic development company, is proud to announce its successful bid to continue leading the Welsh Government’s £2 million investment in tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animal health and the environment. This significant funding will support the next phase of the Arwain DGC (Defnydd Gwrthficrobaidd Cyfrifol / Responsible Antimicrobial Use) programme, building … Continued

I will always remember where I was on 30 October 2024, when we all heard the details of the Autumn Budget from the Treasury. I was at Oslo airport, returning from a study trip with the Agri Academy crew – a group of energetic and enthusiastic young people between the ages of 16 and 21 … Continued

Commercial beef and sheep farmers from Wales are sought to participate in a project that looks to develop breeding strategies that reduce greenhouse gases. The aim of the ‘Breeding better beef and sheep’ project is to help UK red meat producers make better breeding decisions that are also practical and affordable. Working in partnership as … Continued

By Llŷr Roberts, CEO At Mentera, we’ve been a driving force behind Welsh business success for over 35 years. Formerly known as Menter a Busnes, our evolution to Mentera reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering Welsh businesses to not only thrive locally, but also venture and achieve world-class standards. We believe in the immense potential … Continued

Mentera is proud to announce that they are now a Fostering Friendly employer, promoting their commitment to supporting foster carers and the children they care for and improving support for their own employees at the same time.  Alaistair Cope, Head of Foster Wales; Dafydd Bowen, Director of People and Places, Mentera; Llŷr Roberts, CEO of … Continued

Mentera, a not-for-profit company dedicated to empowering Welsh businesses to be world-standard, has teamed up with Farm Dynamics to secure a new contract from the Welsh Government to deliver a groundbreaking program aimed at combating lameness in beef cattle. The initiative, titled “Carnau Cadarn – Beefed-Up Mobility” will provide farmers with the tools and knowledge … Continued

Mentera, a leading not-for-profit company supporting Welsh businesses, will be showing its support for the rural sector at the upcoming Royal Welsh Winter Fair (25 – 26 November 2024). Through showcasing its various programmes that it runs on behalf of the Welsh Government, Mentera will be offering valuable resources, engaging events, and a platform for … Continued

A trip to the Basque Country: Learning from other experiences An opportunity. An opportunity to benefit from the practical experience of strategies and projects that are in place. An opportunity to create links in order to collaborate further in areas of common interest between the two countries. And an opportunity to gain insight and develop … Continued