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Nitrogen and agriculture – where do we stand?
27/09/2022 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University The development of synthetic nitrogen (N) production allowed a boom in agricultural yields and population growth worldwide Whilst N is growth-limiting, it is regularly applied at levels where less than half is used...
FC - Issue 40 - July/August 2022
Below is the 40th 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...
FC - Issue 34 - July/August 2021
Below is the 34th 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...
Agricultural slurry management: manure and machines
29 June 2021 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Slurry can be both a significant waste consideration as well as a plentiful resource Slurry management can be a challenge but improved accuracy through technological innovations could assist with this Reducing...
Regenerative agriculture: buzzword and beyond
15 April 2021 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Regenerative agriculture aims to shift away from productivity and sustaining outputs towards the four R’s, renewal, recovery, replacement and repair of ecosystems. Many farmers already use individual regenerative practices but may...