News and Events
As the weather looks set to improve, there are a few people starting to think about fertilising – albeit probably a month later than usual for some. Here are a few issues to consider.
9 March 2020
Written by - Chris Duller Soil and Grassland Advisor
Soil temperatures have barely dipped below 4 o C all winter in most places in Wales, and they are currently hovering around 6 o C for...
Hendre Ifan Goch - Improving soil and livestock management to improve soil carbon capture - 03/03/2020
Hendre Ifan Goch, will look to reduce their carbon footprint and aim towards becoming carbon neutral during their first project as a Farming Connect Demonstration Site.
Red Meat Dashboard: September – December 2019
This dashboard outlines red meat key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between September 2019 - December 2019.
Soil sampling informing nutrient management at Welsh fruit farm
5 February 2020
Soil sampling at a Welsh fruit and vegetable farm has demonstrated the benefits of nutrient management planning in horticulture.
Claudia Lenza grows fruit and vegetables on 7.6 hectares (ha) at Llanvihangel Crucorney in Monmouthshire.
Her main...
Land: August 2019 – November 2019
This dashboard outlines land key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between August 2019 - November 2019.
Introducing plantain and chicory into an existing perennial ryegrass sward
11 December 2019
Background
There is substantial evidence from trials in New Zealand, Ireland and the UK to suggest that there is substantial benefit in greater species diversity in grazing swards for several reasons;
- Greater root depth and root...
Ten ways Welsh farms can reduce emissions set out in new online resource
29 November 2019
Farming Connect has launched a new interactive online resource to help Welsh farmers put in place changes to cut greenhouse gas emissions from their businesses.
The interactive resource, developed by Farming Connect and unveiled at the...
Carbon Capture Technology – 12 methods that can be incorporated on your farm
8 November 2019
Louise Radley: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- To meet the Welsh Government's pledge to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 95% by 2050, a variety of methods and technologies will be required, including carbon capture and storage...
Miscanthus as an alternative crop for Welsh farmers
7 November 2019
Louise Radley: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- New legislation targets require petrol to be blended with 9.75% bioethanol by 2020, requiring increased bioenergy crop production while not impacting food crop production
- Miscanthus can thrive on marginal land and...