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Public goods and farming
19 November 2019
Dr Richard Kipling: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
The delivery of public goods from agriculture is currently a major topic in relation to future farm payments in Wales and the UK in general. It is therefore important for...
Small-scale forestry for bioenergy consumption – Part 1: Important tree species for consideration
11 November 2019
Louise Radley: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Planting areas of woodlands is a great method to increase carbon capture, supported by a number of grants and incentive schemes within Wales (See Part III)
- Mixed tree species plantations result...
Carbon Capture Technology – 12 methods that can be incorporated on your farm
8 November 2019
Louise Radley: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- To meet the Welsh Government's pledge to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 95% by 2050, a variety of methods and technologies will be required, including carbon capture and storage...
Are riparian buffer strips an opportunity to increase tree cover on UK farms whilst simultaneously reducing the impact of agricultural pollution?
28 August 2019
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
Take home messages:
- Riparian buffer strips are zones of permanent or semi-permanent vegetation which line the banks of freshwater systems, acting as a barrier between fields and neighbouring watercourses...
War of the Weeds: The Rise of the Robots
26 June 2019
Dr Peter Wootton-Beard RNutr: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Robotic weeders aim to increase both the precision and automation of weed control through either chemical or mechanical methods, within rows.
- Most rely on rapidly improving vision...
FC - Issue 17
Below is the 17th 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...
FC - Issue 16
Below is the 16th 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...