News and Events
Evaluate cost effective slurry storage and management options
Nutrient management is a challenge facing many farmers, and with regulations currently under review, now is an opportune time to consider the most cost effective ways to increase slurry storage and plan systems that will meet requirements in the future...
Diary Marker Skirrid Farm conifer blocks 06.12.16
To find out more about establishing and managing woodland blocks on-farm, join Farming Connect at one of its Demonstration Sites for practical demonstrations and discussions.
Options to consider when managing farm woodland and the process of planning to establish shelterbelts...
Diary Marker Llindir 01.12.16
Reducing the prevalence of pneumonia in young calves can improve performance and therefore the profitability of calf rearing enterprises. Join Farming Connect for an evening at one of its Focus Sites to learn more about disease prevention and how improved...
Farming Connect launches new online tool making it easier to measure business performance
An innovative new approach to benchmarking has been launched by Farming Connect to help farm businesses in Wales record and measure how well they are performing against a range of key performance indicators.
The ‘Measure to Manage’ red meat module offers an...
Living off ten acres events
To find out more about how horticulture can help people create sustainable businesses from small areas of land, join Farming Connect at their ‘Living off ten acres’ roadshows.
From small scale hydroponics systems producing crops such as niche herbs, early...
Diary Marker Glastir Small Grants Water events
Farmers are being encouraged to find out more about whether they can access funding for environmental projects aimed at helping to manage water resources.
The Glastir Small Grants scheme offers up to £7,500 funding for capital works projects aiming to provide...
Welsh farmers and foresters encouraged to tap into the support provided through Farming Connect
There has never been a better time to access the range of support available through Farming Connect. With accredited training, discussion groups, mentoring, advisory service and much more…make sure you take time to visit our stand at this year’s Royal...
The case for alternative protein sources for animal feed
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Vegetable based protein for livestock feed in the UK is primarily sourced from soy bean imported from South America.
- Reliance on this source is problematic from an economic, food security and environmental impact perspective...
Diary Marker Lan Farm Event Suckler Efficiency 13.12.16
Optimising calving age and interval, and ensuring cow health and fertility are some of the ways of improving efficiency in the suckler herd that can lead to increased profitability.
Join Farming Connect at Lan Farm, Cynwyl Elfed, where Ian Pritchard...