18 October 2018
Improving the structure, organic matter and nutrient status of soils could help many Welsh farms become more productive amid agricultural support reforms.
During a two-day Farming Connect Master Soils workshop, farmers were advised that they...
12 October 2018
Innovis embarked on a frequent weighing programme at Mynydd Gorddu near Aberystwyth as part of its work as a Farming Connect Innovation Site but the strategy has been so successful it will now become part of...
8 October 2018
Bedding can be a considerable overhead on dairy systems but price alone must not dictate the material of choice.
Alternative beddings ranging from paper and sawdust to sand and woodchip are being used successfully on Welsh...
25 September 2018
The new cattle EID system has now been installed at Rhug, a Farming Connect focus site in Corwen. As it is installed within the existing cattle handling system, the new system allows for basic data to...
24 September 2018
At a time when farmers and foresters are being urged to prepare for the challenges and opportunities expected to follow Brexit by working more efficiently or profitably, it’s a good time to consider whether your business...
20 September 2018
Assessing silage stocks on a dry matter (DM) basis and using the same technique to cost bought-in feeds is a reliable and cost effective approach for making up forage shortfalls, according to an independent ruminant...
20 September 2018
Welsh farm businesses are being urged to evaluate their businesses, and to be prepared to make changes to succeed in the post-Brexit era.
The Welsh Government in conjunction with Farming Connect is hosting a series of...
12 September 2018
Dairy and livestock farmers can learn how to improve the management of their soils at a two-day Farming Connect workshop dedicated to soil management and fertiliser usage in Carmarthenshire next month.
Better soil management can improve...
12 September 2018
A Welsh livestock farmer has eased potential feed shortages with a policy of regularly measuring grass growth and analysing the figures with farm software to make informed decisions.
Rhidian Glyn runs a sheep and dairy...
6 September 2018
A dairy farm with a 500-cow herd could potentially make savings of nearly £50,000 a year and reduce its risk of polluting watercourses by removing the water from slurry and purifying it, according to a...
