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17 June 2021

Gastrointestinal roundworms in cattle – consequences, cause, and controls

17 June 2021 Dr David Cutress & Dr Gwen Rees: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) are highly prevalent in the UK cattle industry GINs can have implications on cattle health, welfare, productivity, and economics, particularly in youngstock due to...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Beef, Dairy, Organic

Theme: Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare, Grassland Management

17 June 2021

First generation farmers share how the Agri Academy helped build their business - 17/06/2021

Type: Videos Theme: Business

17 June 2021

Bakers trial ancient grain varieties being grown in Wales

17 June 2021 A farm-based community bakery in Pembrokeshire is experimenting with producing bread from a range of ancient grains and heritage wheat varieties. These species of wheat can be tricky to grow but a European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Wales...

Type: Case Studies Key Sector: Arable, Organic

Theme: Business, Land

14 June 2021

Welsh livestock farms target production efficiencies to reduce emissions

14 June 2021 Two Welsh livestock farms are taking steps to boost production efficiencies to make their systems more carbon-efficient. Bryn Farm, near Cardigan, and Hendre Ifan Goch, at Bridgend, are both Farming Connect demonstration sites. Through their project work...

Type: News Key Sector: Beef, Sheep

Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Grassland Management, Rotational Grazing

10 June 2021

Episode 44 - First generation farmers share how the Agri Academy helped build their business

This week, we join the Agri Academy on their first face-to-face meeting since the pandemic began. The Business & Innovation class of 2020 are hosted by two first generation farmers and former Agri Academy members - Rhidian Glyn at Rhiwgriafol...

Type: Podcasts Key Sector: Beef, Pigs, Sheep

Theme: Business, Livestock

9 June 2021

Extensive livestock tracking: stewardship, security and soundness

9 June 2021 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Livestock tracking is generally performed by on-animal collar or ear tag systems Extensive systems can specifically benefit from tracking livestock remotely due to the wide areas of land able to be...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Alternative Livestock, Beef, Dairy, Sheep

Theme: Livestock Key Specialism: Grassland Management

8 June 2021

Red Meat: January 2021 – April 2021

This dashboard outlines red meat key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between January 2021 - April 2021.

Type: Dashboards Key Sector: Beef, Sheep

Theme: Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

8 June 2021

Horticulture: May 2020 – April 2021

This dashboard outlines horticulture key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between May 2020 - April 2021.

Type: Dashboards Key Sector: Horticulture

Theme: Land

8 June 2021

Dairy: January 2021 – April 2021

This dashboard outlines dairy key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between January 2021 - April 2021.

Type: Dashboards Key Sector: Dairy

Theme: Livestock

7 June 2021

Are you ready for a new challenge, to be who you want to be? It’s time to apply for this year’s Agri Academy!

7 June 2021 Are you ready for a challenge? A challenge that could help you achieve your personal ambitions, create new professional development opportunities and give you the confidence to aim high, to believe in yourself and what you can...

Type: News Theme: Business, Land, Livestock

Key Specialism: Business Management and Planning, Innovation, Personal Development