News and Events
Good soil husbandry under the spotlight at Farming Connect Master Soils
18 October 2018
Improving the structure, organic matter and nutrient status of soils could help many Welsh farms become more productive amid agricultural support reforms.
During a two-day Farming Connect Master Soils workshop, farmers were advised that they...
Weighing lambs every two weeks is allowing a sheep enterprise to closely monitor growth rates in a system that relies entirely on grass.
12 October 2018
Innovis embarked on a frequent weighing programme at Mynydd Gorddu near Aberystwyth as part of its work as a Farming Connect Innovation Site but the strategy has been so successful it will now become part of...
Alternative bedding options
8 October 2018
Bedding can be a considerable overhead on dairy systems but price alone must not dictate the material of choice.
Alternative beddings ranging from paper and sawdust to sand and woodchip are being used successfully on Welsh...
Use of membrane filtration technology to reduce agricultural pollution
4 October 2018
Dr Stephen Chapman: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
Take home messages:
- Agricultural pollution is a growing cause of concern
- Membrane technologies can filter nitrogen and other pollutants from agricultural waste streams
- Membrane technologies can also be used to...
Improving slurry management: using separation technology
4 October 2018
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
Take home messages:
- Slurry management can present various challenges for farm businesses
- Using separation technologies can reduce the requirement for slurry storage and the potential for pollution
- Liquid and...