News and Events
Metabolic profiling of ewes to improve efficiency and production
27 February 2019
Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
Take home messages:
- The time just before and just after birth is extremely demanding for ewes in terms of energy.
- Inadequate management during this period can often cause serious and...
A small but deadly greenhouse gas: how to reduce methane emissions from livestock
27 February 2019
Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
Methane (CH4) is a well-known greenhouse gas (GHG) with a global warming potential 28 times that of carbon dioxide (CO2). The agricultural sector contributes significantly to...
Have you got what it takes to be a rural leader, an innovator or entrepreneur?
26 February 2019
Farming Connect’s recruitment campaign for the 2019 intake of Agri Academy candidates is open!
Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, officially launched Agri Academy 2019, at the Farmers’ Union of Wales annual farmhouse...
Farmers focus on the cost savings of on-farm renewables as FIT is phased out
26 February 2019
A Welsh dairy farm has more than halved its power costs by generating energy from solar, wind and biomass sources.
Three and a half years ago, the Phillips family were paying £14,000 a year to their...
Early nitrogen application an option under current conditions
22 February 2019
Chris Duller, AgriPlan Cymru
An early spring has been on the wish list for many people, particularly those with limited forage or an eye on the straw price – the sooner animals can...
The right advice provides cost-effective slurry solutions for Fishguard Dairy Farmer
19 February 2019
Simple and cost-effective changes to slurry and effluent controls have allowed a Pembrokeshire dairy farm to significantly reduce the volume of waste captured in its lagoon and to make better use of on-farm nutrients.
The Williams...
Farming Connect appoints new development officer for South Pembrokeshire
18 February 2019
Susie Morgan is Farming Connect’s newly appointed development officer for the South Pembrokeshire region, having taken over the role from Rebecca Summons. Rebecca has moved to a new post within Farming Connect where she will work...