News and Events

20 June 2019

Wales’ egg and poultrymeat producers have a strong future with market trends pointing towards strengthening consumption year on year, according to an industry analyst.

Consumer demand for eggs and poultrymeat have risen steadily over the...

19 June 2019

This is the question we will be asking during a series of meetings to be held by Farming Connect across Wales over the coming weeks.

“The strong link between the Welsh language and agriculture is...

17 June 2019

Dr Peter Wootton-Beard: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Hydroponic fodder systems offer the potential to alter the nutritional quality of grains.
• Sprouted grains could be viewed as a feed supplement in situations where they correct an existing...

 17 June 2019

Dr Peter Wootton – Beard RNutr: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• New strains of potato blight are inevitable, requiring frequent reviews of control measures.
• Adherence to best practice for blight control is essential to prevent the...

12 June 2019

In the gruelling world of competitive sheep shearing there is no women’s section. Women and men compete together. 

Four women from New Zealand who blow away stereotypes and sexism in the traditionally male world of...

10 June 2019

Farming Connect has appointed maths graduate Alan Armstrong as development officer for Denbighshire. Alan, who farms at Llanrhaeadr, will temporarily take over from Elen Williams who is currently on maternity leave.  

Brought up on his...

10 June 2019

As many sheep farmers know to their cost, the economic and welfare implications of failing to control and treat internal and external parasites affecting their flocks can be catastrophic.

For farmer Eurwyn Lewis from Cilycwm...