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Episode 23 - The advantages of planting trees on your land - 24/07/2020
Have you considered planting trees on your farm? Are you aware of the multiple benefits and income potential? In this episode, Geraint Jones, Forestry Technical Officer for Farming Connect, explains the options and talks through the all important principle of...
WEBINAR: What is Agroforestry and how can it benefit the farm business? - 23/07/2020
Join Farming Connect and Dr Tim Pagella, Bangor University, to learn more about agroforestry, it's meaning in practical terms and the multibenefits it can bring to the farm business. Tim discusses:
- Agroforestry, what does it mean in practical terms and does...
WEBINAR: Projects update and development in the Forestry Sector - 23/07/2020
Join Farming Connect for an informative webinar on the projects being developed in the forestry sector. Geraint Jones Forestry Technical Officer, Farming Connect presents an update on “Improving green infrastructure” project at Fedw Arian Uchaf and “Care and maintenance when...
WEBINAR: Market update & overview of the forestry sector - 23/07/2020
Here is an informative webinar on the Forestry and timber market in Wales.
Iwan Parry, Chairman of ICF in Wales presents an overview of supply and demand for timber in Wales and relating price trends.
Topics covered:
- A breakdown of demand...
WEBINAR: Welsh agriculture and the environment - 21/07/2020
Welsh agriculture has a good environmental story to tell, but there's more to be done.
Recognising how genetic advances, grassland management, animal health improvement, tree planting, better fertiliser application, and a host of other measures can lead to more profitable...
WEBINAR: Adding value to farm woodland - 16/07/2020
Coed Cymru director, Gareth Davies talks about managing farm woodland to produce quality material and adding value to farm timber.
Gareth discusses:
- The opportunities to establish productive woodland whilst considering climate change / and less fertile land
- The logistics of woodland...
Thematic online approach for Farming Connect at this year’s Royal Welsh Show (July 20–23)
13 July 2020
Sadly, the restrictions of Covid-19 have scuppered attending this year’s Royal Welsh Show for the thousands of visitors from across the globe, hundreds of exhibitors and world-class livestock that all contribute to making this annual event...
WEBINAR: Multi benefits of tree planting to the farming business - 07/07/2020
Listen to this webinar with Farming Connect and Senior Forest Manager for Tilhill Forestry, Iwan Parry, to hear about the economic and environment benefits of tree planting and establishing woodland on the farm.
Iwan discusses;
- Design and planning
- Type of land...