News and Events
What’s on? - 06/05/2020
This flyer will provide you further information on the services we have to support you during this
uncertain time, from one-to-one surgeries to informative podcasts – we have it covered.
WEBINAR: Managing the growing lamb - 05/05/2020
Lesley Stubbings, independent sheep consultant discussing lamb growth expectations up to weaning.
- What are we aiming for? The importance of setting targets of what growth development you’d like to see between 8 and 12 weeks.
- The impact worm control has...
Farming Connect’s online webinars help the industry ‘stay connected’ during the coronavirus lockdown
5 May 2020
Farming Connect is providing a series of short, informative twice-weekly online webinars – online group seminars or meetings - on a wide range of topical agricultural subjects as part of its ‘digital delivery’ provision, arranged in...
WEBINAR: Dealing with too little or too much grass - 30/04/2020
Liz Genever, independent beef and sheep consultant discussing variable grass growth this spring.
- Making sure ewe and cow requirements are being met during lactation to maximise growth rates
- Understanding which options (e.g. rotational grazing, supplementary feeding, nitrogen use and prioritising...
“Pick up the phone, we’re here to help” is the offer from Farming Connect as it steps up fully funded online or telephone support during the coronavirus pandemic.
29 April 2020
“Whatever concerns you have about your business, this is not the time to shoulder your worries in silence, we will find you an expert who will listen to you and provide the confidential guidance and support...
Plan ahead now…. apply for Farming Connect subsidised training during the next skills application window…
24 April 2020
“Coronavirus has changed the way we live and work, but that doesn’t mean we should not plan ahead now in order to keep learning and improving both our personal and business skills.”
This is the...
WEBINAR: Focus on Parasites in Lambs in Spring - 23/04/2020
Eurion Thomas from Techion discussing parasites in lambs in the spring.
- The output from various Farming Connect parasite management projects
- Nematodirus control and best treatment options
- The use of faecal egg count’s in young lambs and interpreting the results
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