News and Events
Top tips on profiting from suckler beef at Farming Connect on-farm event
29 November 2018
Welsh suckler beef producers must match cow breed to their farm environment as an important first step to profitable production.
During a Farming Connect open day at Newton Farm, near Scethrog, Brecon, beef specialist Rhidian...
Good record keeping key to tackling lameness in Welsh dairy herds
29 November 2018
Good record keeping is an important first step in reducing lameness in Welsh dairy herds because it allows farmers to pinpoint the major risk factors in their own herds, advises a vet specialising in cattle lameness...
Cabinet Secretary announces new Animal Health & Welfare and ICT Training Package at the Winter Fair
26 November 2018
“Focusing on the use of the latest knowledge, finding innovative efficient ways of working and continuous professional development are some of the most important and significant contributors to help us ensure our farm businesses continue...
Passion pays off, especially when it’s accompanied by lifelong learning!
26 November 2018
Winners of Lantra’s Land-based Learner of the Year Awards 2018 (Farming Connect categories) announced by Cabinet Secretary at the Winter Fair
This year’s joint winners are Linda Edwards who farms near Bettisfield, on the Welsh...
FC - Issue 18
Below is the 18th 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...
Red Meat Benchmarking Programme Deadline Approaching
21 November 2018
The Red Meat Benchmarking Programme deadline is fast approaching and we encourage you to complete the online questionnaire as soon as possible, or you could miss out on £1,000. This is the message from Eirwen Williams...
Addressing Cattle Lameness - 20/11/2018
Good hoof health is an essential component of a productive herd, and lameness is one of the most significant welfare and productivity issues affecting dairy cattle. Cow health and production specialist Sara Pedersen discusses key points...