News and Events
Vaccination and biosecurity key to disease control in pig herds
31 July 2018
Vaccination and good biosecurity is helping pig farmers in Wales reduce antibiotics by preventing disease instead of treating it.
Vet Alex Thomsett has been working with Farming Connect to make producers aware of the preventative measures...
FC - Issue 16
Below is the 16th 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...
Preparing for a future post-Brexit? If not, you should be and Farming Connect can support you every step of the way!
17 July 2018
Farming Connect’s focus at this year’s Royal Welsh Show (23 – 26 July) will be to persuade farm and forestry businesses to tap into all the support, guidance and training that’s available in Wales through its...
Plan now to maximise grass growth and minimise feed deficit post-rain
17 July 2018
Farmers all over Wales are praying for rain soon to signal an end to the lengthy dry spell in Wales but spreading fertiliser before the weather breaks may not be the best approach to boost immediate...
Is Once A Day (OAD) milking or Three in Two a potential strategy during the hot dry spell?
16 July 2018
The past nine months has seen some extreme weather which is creating challenges when it comes to feeding livestock.These challenges include cows dropping in milk yield due to reduced feed availability and hence body condition...
Challenging and changing the attitudes of farmers in Wales – new campaign to reduce the risks of life-ending or life-changing farm accidents
14 July 2018
The shocking headline ‘You are looking at the person responsible for your own health and safety’ next to a mirror which reflects your own image… a new farm safety ‘top tips’ booklet that contains a powerful...
Omega 3 in milk
Take home messages:
- Omega 3 fatty acids are linked to many health benefits for consumers
- Omega 3 levels in milk can be influenced by the cow’s diet, such as increasing fresh forage feed intake
- Consumer demands for organic dairy products...