With plans to extend Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) in Wales currently out to consultation, slurry storage and nutrient management is an important issue for livestock farmers.
Planning slurry systems fit for any future regulations, evaluating the investment needed to upgrade...
It was a successful evening for Richard Tudor, Llysun, at the Farmers Weekly Awards as he won the winner of the Beef Farmer of the Year award. The ceremony was held on the 6th of October at the Grosvenor...
Farming Connect recently launched a new pan-Wales recruitment campaign to encourage women working in food, farming or forestry in Wales to join one of its new regional ‘Women in Agriculture’ forums.
Eirwen Williams, director of rural programmes with Menter a Busnes...
Join Farming Connect for an opportunity to visit the new farrow to finish pig unit at Glynllifon and learn more about improving pig performance and productivity to maximise returns.
As well as visiting the new state-of-the-art facilities, renowned vet and...
To find out more about how Dairy Producer Organisations (DPO) could add value and improve efficiencies in the dairy supply chain in Wales, join Farming Connect at their first ‘DPO Cymru Summit’.
DPOs could help address current and future market...
A number of well-known Farming Connect figures have scooped some of this year’s most prestigious farming awards.
Farming Connect demonstration site farmer Richard Tudor of Llysun,Llanerfyl near Welshpool, was winner of the Beef Farmer of the Year Category in the...
The potential of poultry production as an additional income stream for beef, sheep or dairy farm businesses will be explored at a Farming Connect event.
ADAS poultry specialist Jason Gittins will discuss the feasibility of setting up a poultry unit...
Farmers are being warned about a high risk of liver fluke disease this autumn and winter, particularly in western regions of the UK.
The risk of liver fluke is significantly influenced by the weather, particularly wet summers and mild winters...
Despite reduced financial incentives, installing renewable energy systems on farms still offer a long-term investment opportunity and the potential to make existing businesses more sustainable.
Decreasing Feed-In Tariffs for electricity generated by renewables and power exported back to the grid may...
Collaboration and vision has helped to secure a viable future for four Welsh family farms, who have invested a total of £3 million diversifying into free range egg production.
With the farms ranging in size from 40 acres, free range...
