Our guest this week is the agronomist, Rhys Owen. He believes strongly that soil pH is the “key to the engine that drives the farm”. In this episode, he talks about the importance of regular soil sampling, understanding the analysis...
18 February 2021
Dr David Cutress & Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
Farming Connect and James Owen, Welsh Government give a presentation on the Agriculture in Wales White Paper.
The Agriculture in Wales White Paper sets out the plans for what may be the biggest change in agriculture policy in decades. Welsh Government...
8 February 2021
Written by Chris Duller, Grassland Advisor for Farming Connect
Chris Duller is an independent consultant specialising in delivering soil and grassland management advice across all of the livestock sectors.
As we move through February and...
14 January 2021
A Welsh upland farm is spending less on feed and fertiliser and is finishing lambs four weeks earlier since improving soils and animal health management.
The Davies family farm 320 acres at Waen Gwyn, Cefn Coch, Welshpool...
26 November 2020
Need help with a business plan, advice about adding value to your business by looking at your livestock, land or diversifying opportunities, or guidance to identify any issues which might be preventing your business from operating...
This dashboard outlines arable key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between October 2019 - September 2020.
26 October 2020
An organic beef and sheep farm is getting more performance from grass since one of the partners embarked on a Farming Connect programme designed to help farmers become better grassland managers.
Phil Cowcher, who farms Penrhiw...
