News and Events
Charcoal made from farm waste could help Welsh farmers lock up soil carbon
7 October 2020
An upland farmer who is producing a type of charcoal which locks up carbon in soil says agriculture in Wales could do more to convert farm and forestry waste materials into this resource.
Tony Davies removes...
WEBINAR: Smart Agriculture and IOT - 05/10/2020
Are you looking to save yourself time and money while increasing your productivity and yield? Look no further, Glas Data’s data management dashboard, GlasCore, can help you.
Find out how you can manage various aspects of your agricultural business all...
Think smart, farm more efficiently and save money in the bargain!
1 October 2020
Effective land management strategies are critically important to all farmers. Thanks to Farming Connect’s expanded range of fully funded e-learning courses you can acquire the knowledge you need from the comfort of your own home, at...
Land: April 2020 – July 2020
This dashboard outlines land key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between April 2020 – July 2020.
Hill farm aims to increase soil carbon levels by 1% annually
17 September 2020
A Welsh hill farm is unlocking the production potential of its grassland by acting on the results of an annual soil testing programme.
The Edwards’ family are taking steps to improve soil and livestock management at...
WEBINAR: Demo farm live: Dolygarn - 16/09/2020
Live from Dolygarn, Newtown, one of our red meat demonstration sites.
An exciting new project is underway at Dolygarn investigating alternative forage options to improve productivity and reduce environmental impact on an upland farm.
During the event, a range of...
WEBINAR: Tractor GPS technology - 10/09/2020
With new tractors now being factory fitted with GPS technology and even the oldest models having the capability to be retro fitted, there are compelling reasons to evaluate how the technology can help you improve efficiency on farm.
Andrew Williams...