News and Events
FC - Issue 31 - January/February 2021
Below is the 31st 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 our...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR): Can precision technologies help?
17 December 2020
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Antimicrobial resistance is a major concern across human and animal health
- Moving away from blanket antimicrobial treatments is having positive effects on AMR but more focus is needed on...
FC - Issue 30 - November/December 2020
Below is the 30th 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...
Part 2: Greenhouse gas emissions & environmental impacts of the poultry industry
19 November 2020
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Whilst the poultry industry is efficient and has a small carbon footprint, issues arise in the production of ammonia, a harmful acidifying agent which impacts the environment and animal and...
Part 1: Greenhouse gas emissions & environmental impacts of the poultry industry
8 October 2020
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- The poultry industry has seen huge growth and advancement in the past few decades, with the UK currently producing 1.7 million tonnes of chicken meat and 11.4 million eggs.
- Whilst...
Precision livestock technologies in the pig sector
30 September 2020
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Pig meat has been one of the top sources of meat globally for over 40 years
- Precision technologies aim to improve efficiency, productivity and animal welfare of pigs with...