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Multi-targeted strategy reduces carbon footprint and maximises profits
6 November 2020
Jeff Wheeler, a third generation dairy farmer from Efail Wen in Pembrokeshire has in recent years increased profitability and sustainability, while also significantly reducing the farm’s carbon footprint.
“Many farmers think these goals are incompatible, but...
WEBINAR: The National Forest, your opportunity to comment - 06/10/2020
Farming Connect and a panel of experienced speakers discuss the Welsh Government programme for the National Forest.
Welsh Government representatives, Erika Dawson-Davies, Head of National Forest Programme and James Biott, Head of National Forest Policy provide an overview of the programme...
WEBINAR: Trees? Farm livestock? Or both? - 01/10/20
Join Farming Connect to hear Dr Prysor Williams present an interesting webinar discussing the topic, "Trees or farm animals, or both?"
The presentation includes a discussion on:
- Why is there so much talk about planting trees on farms?
- What is the...
Land: April 2020 – July 2020
This dashboard outlines land key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between April 2020 – July 2020.
WEBINAR: Additional income through the Woodland Carbon Code - 17/09/2020
An informative webinar about the Woodland Carbon Code and how it can benefit the farm business.
Gareth Davies, Coed Cymru presents on the following topics:
- Woodland Carbon Code schemes.
- Registering, validation and verification process
- The process of calculating carbon units in...
WEBINAR: Ensure successful establishment when tree planting - 03/09/2020
An informative webinar to hear about best practice methods for successful establishment of farm woodland.
Gareth Davies, Coed Cymru presents on the following topics:
- Fencing and ground preparation.
- Considerations when sourcing the trees.
- Planting techniques.
- Protection and ongoing maintenance methods.
- What...
National Forest Programme - An introduction for stakeholders
1 September 2020
The First Minister Mark Drakeford announced his intention to develop a National Forest for Wales in his manifesto commitments in 2018. A National Forest would deliver against a wide range of priorities which includes a contribution...
Biochar for climate change: Is it a viable strategy?
27 August 2020
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Biochar acts as a way to make use of grown biomass sources (such as bioenergy crops) as well as waste biomass sources (including crop and animal residues)
- Biochar preserves more...