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2 February 2022

Dr Emma Davies: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Biological indicators can be used alongside physical and chemical tests to monitor soil quality.
• A thriving soil ecosystem, consisting of diverse communities of microorganisms and soil fauna is associated...

25 January 2022

Dr David Cutress and Dr Gwen Rees: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Cryptosporidium species pose a significant risk to both human and animal health and welfare
• These protozoan parasites can pass from animal to animal and animal...

Strategic grassland management through the use of innovative technology is the key focus in this Zoom Around the World episode.

It's no secret that the efficient management and maintenance of grassland is a crucial element involved in running a sustainable...

24 January 2022

Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Take home messages:

• Current rates of climate and environmental change present numerous challenges for food production systems.
• Ecosystems that are in a degraded state will be more susceptible to...

Below is the 37th 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...

14 January 2022

Dr Emma Davies: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Small farmland management changes can produce significant benefits for bird populations.
• Supplementary winter feeding reduces winter bird mortality, however, whole ecosystem changes are needed to reverse bird population declines...

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...

5 January 2022

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Feeding plants through their leaves is common for a boost in some nutrients but not for the main limiting nutrient, nitrogen, in crops and pastures
• Crops have shown some...

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...

30 November 2021

Measuring grass covers weekly is pivotal to exploiting milk production from grazed grass on one of the driest farms in Wales. 

Maesllwch Home Farm in the Wye Valley is lucky to get 860mm (34 inches) of...