News and Events

19 November 2019

Farmer, Dr Matt Swarbrick, a former television producer, has visited Sweden, France, England and Austria through Farming Connect Management Exchange programme to gain more information and develop his knowledge about regenerative farming, as he advocates and...

19 November 2019

Grass is an essential crop for livestock production systems, but around half of the grass grown in Wales is not used efficiently. Farm business efficiency, and therefore income, could be greatly improved through more tailored inputs of...

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...

This episode focusses on the new environmental expectations of farmers in Wales particularly around the management of nutrients. From the 1st January 2020, new rules will be introduced to control when nitrogen and organic fertilisers are spread on the land...

Huw Jones Wholehouse farm, Talgarth, Brecon has attended our Master Grass residential two-day programme and has proceeded to become a Prosper from Pasture advanced level Group member.

The application window for the next ‘Propser from Pasture’ programme is now open...

14 November 2019

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• As the productivity of dairy cows has increased, so have their nutritional requirements.
• The transition period is a particularly demanding time in a cow’s life, managed improperly she will...

13 November 2019

We live in a digital age which is why most progressive farm and forestry businesses in Wales are already tapping into the benefits of information technology, or ‘IT’ as it’s more commonly known, to aid maximum...

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...

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...

8 November 2019

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Antibiotic growth promoters were banned in the EU in 2006 which has resulted in renewed interest in alternative, novel solutions to improving performance, efficiency and animal health.
• Essential oils from...