News and Events

6 December 2019

Early detection of lameness can minimise foot health problems in Welsh dairy herds

6 December 2019 R ecognising signs of lameness at an early stage can improve foot health in Welsh dairy and beef herds. The average Welsh dairy herd has a 32% incidence of lameness, undermining cow fertility, milk yield and longevity....

Type: News Key Sector: Beef, Dairy

Theme: Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

2 December 2019

The Internet of Things (IoT) with LoRaWAN

Type: Publications

Theme: Business

2 December 2019

Digital dermatitis control plan allows beef farm efficiency gains

2 December 2019 Routine footbathing and improved slurry management has allowed a Pembrokeshire beef farmer to significantly reduce the incidence of digital dermatitis in his suckler herd. Richard Dalton established his Stabiliser herd five years ago but had struggled to...

Type: News Key Sector: Beef

Theme: Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

29 November 2019

Ten ways Welsh farms can reduce emissions set out in new online resource

29 November 2019 Farming Connect has launched a new interactive online resource to help Welsh farmers put in place changes to cut greenhouse gas emissions from their businesses. The interactive resource, developed by Farming Connect and unveiled at the Royal...

Type: News Key Sector: Beef, Dairy, Sheep

Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

29 November 2019

Support and guidance for the red meat sector

29 November 2019 Are you a farmer in the red meat sector? If so, make sure you make the most of these opportunities available to you. Farming Connect are offering the opportunity for businesses in the red meat sector to...

Type: News Key Sector: Beef, Sheep

Theme: Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

29 November 2019

Beef farmers take control of supply chain with Agrisgôp support

29 November 2019 Collaboration is allowing three west Wales-based Beef Shorthorn breeders to add value to their cattle by selling meat directly to customers. Hywel and Emma Evans, who run the Derw herd at Wernynad, near Cardigan, have joined forces...

Type: News Key Sector: Beef

Theme: Business, Livestock

28 November 2019

Diary Marker - Preparing for Lambing

28 November 2019 Farming Connect have organised ‘Preparing for Lambing’ events with well-known sheep specialist, John Vipond. Following favourable weather conditions over the last 12 months, ewes should be in good condition to face the winter months leading up to...

Type: News Key Sector: Sheep

Theme: Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

Bryn Thomas and Dyfrig Davies Joint Venture partnership

27 November 2019

Farming Connect’s Venture programme has helped facilitate a hugely successful joint venture arrangement for two Carmarthenshire farming families

Farming Connect’s Venture programme has helped facilitate a hugely successful joint venture arrangement for two Carmarthenshire farming families Carmarthenshire farmer Bryan Thomas has dedicated his working life to being a dairy man. Originally tenants at Berllan Dywyll in Llangathen, which...

Type: News Key Sector: Dairy

Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Business Management, Business Planning, Joint Ventures, Personal Development, Succession

25 November 2019

Farming Connect’s Agri Academy 2019 ceremony at the Winter Fair…Business & Innovation challenge winner announced

25 November 2019 Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths, attended a special ceremony at the Winter Fair in Llanelwedd, when she addressed candidates from this year’s Farming Connect Agri Academy as they draw towards the end of...

Type: News

Theme: Business Key Specialism: Business Management, Innovation

25 November 2019

Prosper from Pasture – Advanced Beef and Sheep

25 November 2019 Case Studies: Morris Gwyn Parry, Orsedd Fawr Gwyn runs a 235-ha organic beef and sheep farm on the Llŷn Peninsula. The farm is split into a number of blocks with approximately half the area as lowland and...

Type: Case Studies Key Sector: Beef, Sheep

Theme: Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Grassland Management