17 December 2019
One of Welsh agriculture’s most prominent personalities, young farmer Chris Hanks, who is currently chair of Future Farmers of Wales, is lending his support to Farming Connect’s campaign to encourage the industry to focus on continuous...
17 December 2019
The search is on for Wales’ Dairy Management Specialists with an interest in lameness.
Have you got a good understanding of dairy cow lameness and are keen to develop this further?
Are you eager to learn...
Growing Christmas Trees with David Phillips, Clearwell Farm, Cardiff, who has recently taken advantage of Farming Connect’s Management Exchange programme. Aled and Jim visit the farm at the busiest time of the year for them.
13 December 2019
Independent sheep specialist Dr John Vipond says feeding protected forms of soya at 50g/day for every lamb carried and straight soya at 100g/lamb can result in a saving at current prices of more than £3 a...
12 December 2019
A diverse range of projects that will inform future decision-making on Welsh farms are underway on Farming Connect’s new Demonstration Sites.
The projects, applicable to dairy, red meat, poultry and forestry, are being rolled out on...
11 December 2019
A pioneer of care farming in Wales is mentoring other farmers contemplating diversifying into a sector that provides therapy, education and rehabilitation to some of society’s most vulnerable people.
Jim Bowen and his parents, Gil and...
11 December 2019
Background
There is substantial evidence from trials in New Zealand, Ireland and the UK to suggest that there is substantial benefit in greater species diversity in grazing swards for several reasons;
6 December 2019
Recognising signs of lameness at an early stage can improve foot health in Welsh dairy and beef herds.
The average Welsh dairy herd has a 32% incidence of lameness, undermining cow fertility, milk yield and...
2 December 2019
Routine footbathing and improved slurry management has allowed a Pembrokeshire beef farmer to significantly reduce the incidence of digital dermatitis in his suckler herd.
Richard Dalton established his Stabiliser herd five years ago but had struggled...
