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25 May 2022

Lockdown horticulture project blossoms into successful PYO venture

25 May 2022 What started as a family lockdown project for a Denbighshire couple, to nurture an interest in growing among their three young children, has developed into a successful pick-your-own (PYO) venture with sales of flowers, fruit and pumpkins...

Type: Case Studies Key Sector: Horticulture

Theme: Business, Land

25 May 2022

Ewe colostrum quality on commercial Welsh sheep farms - 25/05/2022

Type: Reports Key Sector: Sheep

Theme: Business, Livestock

23 May 2022

FC - Issue 39 - May/June 2022

Below is the 39th issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales. Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from...

Type: Publications Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Goats, Horticulture, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep

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

20 May 2022

Episode 63 – Moor Farm: a constant drive for efficiency

Andrew Rees of Moor Farm, near Haverfordwest, places a huge emphasis on efficiency within the business. Between 2016 and 2019, the farm was one of Farming Connect’s Demonstration Sites where he undertook a trial into the benefits of multispecies leys...

Type: Podcasts Key Sector: Dairy

Theme: Business, Land Key Specialism: Grassland Management

20 May 2022

Performance… growth… productivity… are your livestock achieving optimum results? - 20/05/2022

Animal health issues affect not only your stock, but profitability, too. Attending a fully-funded animal health workshop will help you ensure your livestock achieve optimum results.

Type: Factsheets Key Sector: Beef, Dairy, Sheep

Theme: Business, Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

19 May 2022

Surgeries - Understanding your Rural Payment Wales Online Account (RPW) - 19/05/2022

One to One sessions with Farm Liaison Service officer to help you understand and provide guidance on accessing your Rural Payment Wales online account.

Type: Factsheets Theme: Business, Land, Livestock

Key Specialism: Business Management and Planning

19 May 2022

Farm Business Diversification – A Research Perspective

19 May 2022 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Agricultural diversification is a complex situation to assess with different effects regionally and globally Diversification can play significant roles in the financial stability of farm businesses with larger farms able to...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Alternative Livestock, Arable, Beef, Dairy, Horticulture, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep

Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Diversification, Innovation

19 May 2022

New Farming Connect workshop will focus on parasite control in cattle – is it time to change your management practices?

19 May 2022 Do you want to enhance herd health and improve the performance and productivity of your beef or dairy herd? Are you aware of the clinical signs that indicate parasites are an issue, and how to prevent or...

Type: News Key Sector: Beef, Dairy

Theme: Business, Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

18 May 2022

Pick-your-own pumpkins project shows major income potential for growers

18 May 2022 A fruit and vegetable grower who generated pick-your-own (PYO) pumpkin sales of £7,500 from 0.5 acres of land says admission fees, catering and other sales and attractions could take the income potential for farmers as high as...

Type: News Key Sector: Horticulture

Theme: Business, Land

17 May 2022

Spotlight on ammonia reduction strategies for Welsh poultry producers

17 May 2022 A Welsh study has refocused attention on strategies for reducing ammonia emissions in the poultry sector, with farmers urged to adopt measures including good ventilation and litter and manure management protocols to lower levels. A three-year European...

Type: News Key Sector: Poultry

Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare