Farming Connect has arranged a workshop which will provide farmers and foresters in North Wales with the information they need to help them understand the complexities of the new requirements for Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) documentation and maps.
Agricultural adviser...
Sward productivity depends on good soil conditions. This factsheet looks at how to improve pasture production following the prolonged wet winter of 2015/2016. Reduced water flow through compacted soils causes waterlogging and run off. Tips on how to identify and...
In the pig and poultry industry, the large scale breeding programmes and recording of millions of animals in controlled environments over successive generations has facilitated rapid genetic progress through DNA testing. This is now routinely used in these species and...
If you are intent on developing or growing your farm or forestry business, investing time in your own continuous professional development (CPD), or that of your family or workers is essential. Not planning ahead for both personal and business objectives...
Waterlogged fields for weeks or months on end have resulted in damaged soil structure, weed encroachment and poaching for many farm and forestry business.
Farming Connect has arranged a series of on-farm events, located throughout Wales, when visiting soil and...
Do you need to take your farm or forestry business forward in a new strategic direction? Are you a new entrant setting up and seeking guidance? Or are you an established business owner who would value mentoring from someone with...
A study is underway to identify the scale of resistance in the Nematodirus battus parasite to white drenches.
Nematodirus battus is a roundworm that infects young lambs, typically 6-8 weeks old, and can affect their health and performance. In acute cases...
Below is the second 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...
“Being part of the Farming Connect Agri Academy not only taught me the importance of taking responsibility for promoting our industry and the quality of our produce, it gave me the confidence and the know-how to do it. I would...
Farmers and foresters registered with the new Farming Connect programme can apply online for up to 80% funding for short, accredited training courses available through ‘Invest in Skills & Mentoring’, Farming Connect’s new and enhanced lifelong learning and development programme.
The second...
