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Technological prospects for poultry layer productivity
6 July 2020
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- The poultry industry is currently the fastest-growing meat production sector globally
- Whilst egg production is a vital source of nutrition, broiler systems have seen far more targeted innovation and...
Beef finishing using homegrown crops
18 June 2020
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Homegrown crops present a financial and environmental advantage over bought-in concentrates and silage.
- There are many different options depending on farm location, land and soil type, type of enterprise...
Breeding ewe lambs
17 June 2020
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Ewe lamb breeding is a strategy that has long been discussed for its potential in improving the efficiency and profitability of the sheep farming sector
- Currently, ewe lamb breeding...
Adding value to cow’s milk
4 June 2020
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- The lipid profile of milk is easily manipulated through diet, reducing the amount of saturated fats and boosting levels of unsaturated fats.
- Grazing dairy cows on a diverse sward...
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...
More milk from more forage
15 May 2020
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- There are many advantages to a pasture-based milking system including improved product quality, increased farm profitability and reduced environmental impacts.
- The main difficulty with pasture-based milk production systems is the...
The future of technologies for cattle fertility and calf health
12 May 2020
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- The cattle industry is a key provider of food-produce globally through both meat and milk production
- Technologies are increasingly being used to improve both animal welfare and productivity of...
What’s on? - 06/05/2020
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