News and Events

27 February 2019

Metabolic profiling of ewes to improve efficiency and production

27 February 2019

Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University

Take home messages:

The time just before and just after birth is extremely demanding for ewes in terms of energy.
Inadequate management during this period can often cause serious and...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Sheep

Theme: Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

26 February 2019

Farmers focus on the cost savings of on-farm renewables as FIT is phased out

26 February 2019

A Welsh dairy farm has more than halved its power costs by generating energy from solar, wind and biomass sources.

Three and a half years ago, the Phillips family were paying £14,000 a year to their...

Type: News

26 February 2019

Have you got what it takes to be a rural leader, an innovator or entrepreneur?

26 February 2019

Farming Connect’s recruitment campaign for the 2019 intake of Agri Academy candidates is open!

Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, officially launched Agri Academy 2019, at the Farmers’ Union of Wales annual farmhouse...

Type: Case Studies

25 February 2019

EIP Wales - Advanced nutritional management - February 2019

Type: Videos Key Sector: Sheep

22 February 2019

Early nitrogen application an option under current conditions

22 February 2019

Chris Duller, AgriPlan Cymru

An early spring has been on the wish list for many people, particularly those with limited forage or an eye on the straw price – the sooner animals can...

Type: News Theme: Land

19 February 2019

The right advice provides cost-effective slurry solutions for Fishguard Dairy Farmer

19 February 2019

Simple and cost-effective changes to slurry and effluent controls have allowed a Pembrokeshire dairy farm to significantly reduce the volume of waste captured in its lagoon and to make better use of on-farm nutrients.

The Williams...

Type: News

susie morgan farming connects new development officer for south pembrokeshire

18 February 2019

Farming Connect appoints new development officer for South Pembrokeshire

18 February 2019

Susie Morgan is Farming Connect’s newly appointed development officer for the South Pembrokeshire region, having taken over the role from Rebecca Summons. Rebecca has moved to a new post within Farming Connect where she will work...