News and Events
Getting to grips with soil fertility
30 November 2018
Increasing soil pH from 5.9 to a target of 6.3-6.5 will improve fertiliser utilisation on grassland farms by £120/hectare (ha), a soil specialist calculates.
Independent agronomist Mark Tripney, who analyses farmland soils, says when pH is...
Good record keeping key to tackling lameness in Welsh dairy herds
29 November 2018
Good record keeping is an important first step in reducing lameness in Welsh dairy herds because it allows farmers to pinpoint the major risk factors in their own herds, advises a vet specialising in cattle lameness...
Top tips on profiting from suckler beef at Farming Connect on-farm event
29 November 2018
Welsh suckler beef producers must match cow breed to their farm environment as an important first step to profitable production.
During a Farming Connect open day at Newton Farm, near Scethrog, Brecon, beef specialist Rhidian...
Passion pays off, especially when it’s accompanied by lifelong learning!
26 November 2018
Winners of Lantra’s Land-based Learner of the Year Awards 2018 (Farming Connect categories) announced by Cabinet Secretary at the Winter Fair
This year’s joint winners are Linda Edwards who farms near Bettisfield, on the Welsh...
Cabinet Secretary announces new Animal Health & Welfare and ICT Training Package at the Winter Fair
26 November 2018
“Focusing on the use of the latest knowledge, finding innovative efficient ways of working and continuous professional development are some of the most important and significant contributors to help us ensure our farm businesses continue...
FC - Issue 18
Below is the 18th issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from...