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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) – A bird’s-eye view in agriculture
20 February 2020
David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- UAV technologies are becoming more affordable, increasing the feasibility of their use within smaller-scale agricultural ventures
- Currently, the major focus of UAVs in agriculture is within the arable sector, with functionality...
FC - Issue 25 - January/February 2020
Below is the 25th 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 our...
FC - Issue 24 - November/December 2019
Below is the 24th 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 our...
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...
FC - Issue 23
Below is the 23rd 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 22
Below is the 22nd 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 our...
Cut your losses: Maximising the benefits of a nutrient management plan
31 July 2019
Dr Peter Wootton-Beard RNutr: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Effective nutrient management is an increasingly important operational process, needed for both economic and environmental reasons.
- A comprehensive plan, with close attention to detail is required to...