Below is the 38th 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...
18 February 2022
The Welsh Government is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 (a balance between the total greenhouse gas emissions produced and the total emissions removed from the atmosphere). It is recognised that every sector, including...
10 February 2022
Applying fertilisers enhanced with selenium and sulphur has been shown to boost levels of selenium in grassland by up to five times, and to increase grass yield by up to 11%, during a Farming Connect trial...
7 February 2022
Improving efficiency through better soil, grazing and slurry management can help grassland farmers reduce the negative impact on grass growth from reducing nitrogen (N) inputs.
Fertiliser price rises will add 3p/litre to milk production costs this...
2 February 2022
Dr Emma Davies: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
28 January 2022
Delyth Fôn Owen and Andrew Rees have recently joined an already bursting directory of Mentors as part of the Farming Connect Mentoring programme. The programme provides farmers and foresters with 15 hours of free guidance from...
7 January 2022
Using multiple milk fever prevention strategies is paying dividends at a Carmarthenshire dairy farm.
Iwan Francis, who produces milk on a split block calving system at Nantglas, Talog, had experienced high levels of milk fever...
This dashboard outlines arable key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between October 2020 - September 2021.
9 December 2021
Under-sowing maize with grass is preventing winter soil erosion and nutrient loss at a Pembrokeshire livestock farm, and has the added benefit of winter grazing for tack sheep.
Mathew Van Dijk has hosted a Farming Connect...
6 December 2021
Sensors on trial at an Anglesey dairy farm to assist with slurry-spreading operations have the potential to help the industry with future pollution prevention regulations.
Erw Fawr, a Farming Connect demonstration site near Holyhead, is...
