Multicut Silage
10 September 2019
“Multicut” is a term that has become widely used to describe a silage system which starts with an earlier first cut, followed by more frequent cuts throughout the summer.
Why multicut?
The system allows the...
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The Black Farmer’s next project: inspiring rural entrepreneurs in Wales to embrace innovation and diversify!
6 September 2019
Every so often, someone relatively under the radar has a great business idea, follows it through successfully and hits the big time! Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones is just such a person, and The Black Farmer – the...
‘Develop your skills, develop your business!’ Farming Connect skills application window open NOW!
2 September 2019
With a number of new training options added to the already comprehensive range of business, technical and practical training courses available through Farming Connect, it’s time to check out your options!
This year’s third and final...
Growing without soil – An overview of hydroponics
2 September 2019
Dr Peter Wootton-Beard RNutr: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Hydroponics offer an opportunity to diversify into horticultural production for businesses without suitable land resources.
- Hydroponic systems offer greater control and precision in the delivery of water, nutrients and...
New Farm Safety Ambassadors announced to highlight health and safety challenges on Welsh farms
2 September 2019
Alun Elidyr Edwards and Glyn Davies have been appointed to two new ambassadorial roles to promote health and safety awareness on farms across Wales.
The new Ambassadors will promote the work of the Wales Farm...
Future potential of insect farming
2 September 2019
Dr Shikha Ojha: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
- Insect farming can convert lower-value by-products from the agri-food industries into high-value materials, such as proteins, thus offering a sustainable alternative solution for underexploited resources.
- Efficient insect farming and...
Reseeding three-quarters of grassland on a Welsh hill farm allowes it to provide grazing on the shoulders of the year.
29 August 2019
Geraint and Rachel Davies took over the family farm at Fedw Arian Uchaf, Bala, in 2011 but, because there had been no reseeding or nutrient management programme for over 20 years, grass production was poor...
Ewes need 10 weeks to regain condition post-weaning for successful tupping
29 August 2019
Condition scoring at weaning is allowing a Carmarthenshire sheep enterprise to run ewes in groups according to their nutritional needs in the run-up to tupping.
Arwel and Gail Jenkins recently hosted a Farming Connect knowledge...
Are riparian buffer strips an opportunity to increase tree cover on UK farms whilst simultaneously reducing the impact of agricultural pollution?
28 August 2019
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
Take home messages:
- Riparian buffer strips are zones of permanent or semi-permanent vegetation which line the banks of freshwater systems, acting as a barrier between fields and neighbouring watercourses...
Demystifying the myths of social media marketing – Farming Connect’s training workshop will get you started on the right road!
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...