17 March 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
We are privileged to welcome the experienced grassland manager Rhys Williams, Trygarn, Sarn Meyllteyrn as one of our #WelshPastureProject farms this year.
Rhys will share his grassland management strategies with us throughout the season, and share the farm's growth rates...
15 March 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
Straw remains the most commonly used bedding material for housed ewes, however as its cost continues to increase significantly, and its availability decreases, farmers are turning to alternative options. Hendre Ifan Goch (a Farming Connect demonstration site) have recently installed...
9 March 2021
Halving lameness rates from a one-time high of 49% has resulted in a cost saving of more than £25,000 a year for a Welsh dairy farm.
Graig Olway, near Usk, had been battling digital dermatitis and...
In this episode, we discuss strategies to reduce wormer use in ewes with the well-respected sheep consultant, Lesley Stubbings and Technion’s European Operations Manager, Eurion Thomas. As a part of a EIP project, they’ve been working with a group of...
1 March 2021
Wales has a huge competitive advantage in its ability to reliably grow large amounts of high-quality grass. When managed correctly grazed grass provides high value feed for animals, reduces use of nitrogen fertiliser, can sequester carbon...
26 February 2021
Grass yield at a Powys upland farm has significantly increased since steps were taken to improve soil health after a Farming Connect Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) highlighted deficiencies.
Fourth generation farmer, Alun Davis, runs a closed...
