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Below is the 41st 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...

21 October 2022

A Welsh dairy farm is taking back control of future herd health and performance by rearing its own heifer replacements.

The Jarman family had operated a flying herd policy for 12 years, purchasing all their replacements...

The second phase of the regulations came into force on 1 January 2023. Some farm businesses will see minimal or no impact; others will need time and support to become compliant. The phased approach will provide time for you to...

20 October 2022

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Seaweeds have long had suggested benefits for agricultural use
• Research suggests green seaweeds to be beneficial for soil/plant amendments and red seaweeds to have some potential for animal feeds...

Welcome to this edition of FCTV where we will visit farmers who have set out to look carefully at their production costs and undertake changes towards these.

11 October 2022

A Farming Connect podcast has helped a Welsh farming family to launch a new pick-your-own pumpkin venture, creating a new income stream for their business.

Sheep farmers Tom and Beth Evans welcomed the first customers to their...

This dashboard outlines key Venture activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between December 2021 - May 2022

This dashboard outlines key dairy activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between January - April 2022.