News and Events
Focus Site Project Update - Rhug Estate, Corwen
25 September 2018
The new cattle EID system has now been installed at Rhug, a Farming Connect focus site in Corwen. As it is installed within the existing cattle handling system, the new system allows for basic data to...
Considering applying for funding for approved Farming Connect training courses as you prepare for Brexit? Final application window of 2018 opens 1 October
24 September 2018
At a time when farmers and foresters are being urged to prepare for the challenges and opportunities expected to follow Brexit by working more efficiently or profitably, it’s a good time to consider whether your business...
Farmers urged to engage in Brexit consultation to help shape their future
20 September 2018
Welsh farm businesses are being urged to evaluate their businesses, and to be prepared to make changes to succeed in the post-Brexit era.
The Welsh Government in conjunction with Farming Connect is hosting a series of...
Feeding livestock effectively this winter following the recent drought conditions and forage shortages
20 September 2018
Assessing silage stocks on a dry matter (DM) basis and using the same technique to cost bought-in feeds is a reliable and cost effective approach for making up forage shortfalls, according to an independent ruminant...
Young farmer issues appeal for winter accommodation for his cattle
19 September 2018
Farming Connect’s Venture team are helping a young dairy and beef farmer who is desperately seeking winter accommodation for his herd after being forced to leave his current holding.
James Davies is having to depart...
MasterGrass inspires one young hill farmer to change his grazing policy
18 September 2018
Recent MasterGrass attendee Dafydd Jones from Llys Dinmael, Maerdy has set about changes to his home farms ewe flock grazing strategy by installing and implementing a rotational grazing system which includes splitting fields and piping water...