28 August 2019
Getting ewes in the correct body condition score will increase scanning percentage, number of lambs born and the number of lambs weaned on Welsh sheep farms.
Autumn is a critical time for managing ewes for...
28 August 2019
Remove the roadblocks which might be keeping you from getting the most out of your social media marketing – Farming Connect’s fully funded social media training workshops, delivered by Lantra Wales approved training providers, will...
6 August 2019
Farming Connect are co-ordinating a ‘Reducing Agricultural Pollution’ campaign on behalf of the Wales Land Management Forum’s sub-group on agricultural pollution.
The Wales Land Management Forum’s sub-group on agricultural pollution – a body incorporating Natural Resources...
2 August 2019
Over the next few months, the Wales Farm Safety Partnership (WFSP), together with all other Farm Safety Partnerships in the UK, will be urging farming families in Wales to implement practical measures that will help...
29 July 2019
At this year’s Royal Welsh Show in Llanelwedd, the Welsh Government’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Professor Christianne Glossop will announce that due to the significant take-up and impact of Farming Connect’s fully-funded animal health and welfare...
29 July 2019
Farming Connect has today (July 23) announced a new network of 18 Demonstration Sites to drive improvements and increase productivity across a variety of farming systems.
The sites are diverse and include beef, sheep, dairy...
19 July 2019
Did you know that our Technical Publication is posted and distributed to over 10,000 agricultural Farming Connect registered businesses?
The Technical Publication is one of many useful resources that is available for farmers and foresters...
19 July 2019
Weaning lambs at 12-14 weeks old will give ewes sufficient time to recover condition on grass before tupping gets underway in Welsh flocks this autumn.
According to independent sheep consultant Kate Phillips, there is a...
19 July 2019
Farming Connect has announced the names of this year’s intake of 36 successful applicants selected to take part in its flagship personal development programme, the Agri Academy.
After a rigorous selection process, the panel of judges...
17 July 2019
Nutrition has a long-term impact on flock performance - from embryo implantation onwards. There are various objectives related to ewe nutrition that ultimately impact flock productivity and profitability, such as optimising conception rates and embryo...
