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FC - Issue 27 - May/June 2020
Below is the 27th 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...
First fat tailed Damara lambs born in Wales
20 May 2020
In the early 1990s, Anglesey farmer Peter Williams left home to work on a 30,000 sheep farm near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. He was determined to broaden his horizons and learn as much as he could...
Put quality before quantity by cutting silage early, farmers advised
19 May 2020
Dairy farmers who improve silage quality by just 1 metabolisable energy (ME) value, to 11.5ME, will produce an additional 60,000 litres of milk from a 1,000 tonne crop.
The financial payback of producing good quality silage...
Want or need to get your cv noticed?
18 May 2020
Setting out your skills and experience for a cv or completing a job application form can be daunting. Some of us think we have too much to say, while others, especially those just starting out in...
Land: December 2019 – March 2020
This dashboard outlines land key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between December 2019 – March 2020.
Livestock: December 2019 – March 2020
This dashboard outlines livestock key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between December 2019 – March 2020.
Business: December 2019 – March 2020
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between December 2019 – March 2020.
WEBINAR: Top tips for quality silage - 12/05/2020
Dave Davies from Silage Solutions discussing ideas on how to produce top quality silage.
- What influences the quality of silage?
- What management factors can be done to ensure good quality silage?
- What are the secrets in producing good silage?
Presentation...