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A Welsh farming family who created a £2 million timber processing operation receive guidance and support from Farming Connect
A Welsh farming family who created a £2 million timber processing operation with guidance and support from Farming Connect say exciting opportunities exist in this sector for farmers seeking to generate a sustainable income for their businesses.
Huw and...
FC - Issue 7
Below is the 7th 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...
The effect of alternative bedding materials on sheep behaviour and welfare
Dr Ruth Wonfor: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
- Bedding is important for keeping animals clean and dry but also for environmental enrichment in housed sheep systems to improve animal welfare.
- Straw encourages natural sheep behaviour but is increasingly expensive and increases the...
Current factors affecting UK woodlands and forestry industry: Pathogens
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
The global trade of plants and trees has facilitated the movement of numerous harmful pests and diseases, some of which are now established in the UK and are likely to be difficult to eradicate...
Current factors affecting UK woodlands and forestry industry: Pest species
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
By virtue of geography, UK trees and woodlands have traditionally been protected from many continental pests and pathogens, however as the movement of humans and the global trade of plants and trees has increased...
Diary Marker Skirrid Farm conifer blocks 06.12.16
To find out more about establishing and managing woodland blocks on-farm, join Farming Connect at one of its Demonstration Sites for practical demonstrations and discussions.
Options to consider when managing farm woodland and the process of planning to establish shelterbelts...
The case for alternative protein sources for animal feed
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Vegetable based protein for livestock feed in the UK is primarily sourced from soy bean imported from South America.
- Reliance on this source is problematic from an economic, food security and environmental impact perspective...
The potential of tree and hedgerow planting to reduce the frequency and impact of flood events in the UK
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- The potential for flood events is increased by current agricultural management practices and climate change.
- Planting trees and hedgerows can significantly increase water infiltration rate into soil and storage thereafter.
- This reduces the...