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Trial shows quality grazing has greater effect on lamb growth than trace element supplements
10 November 2022
A Farming Connect trial has shown a cost benefit of up to ยฃ3.36/head from supplementing lambs with trace elements post-weaning; however, grass availability and parasite control had the biggest influence on the performance of animals in...
The simpler the mix, the better a herbal ley performs, Welsh trial shows
25 October 2022
A herbal ley incorporating fewer species has been found to perform better than a more diverse seed mix with 17 plant varieties, during a trial on a Farming Connect demonstration site.
Aled and Dylan Jones and...
Agroforestry options
25 October 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Agroforestry is receiving a lot of focus for its role in achieving net-zero globally
- Agroforestry offers multiple integration options but it is important to consider what trees to grow...
