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An insight into a successful joint venture between 3 farmers (Farming Connect Venture Programme)
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Multi-species grassland: Is it time to consider your roots?
Take home messages:
- Increasing the amount of species in UK grasslands can offer benefits in terms of production, whilst reducing environmental impact.
- Diverse grassland swards can enhance agro-ecosystem biodiversity and increase soil health and function.
- This approach could reduce necessary...
Young leaders make case for actions to safeguard Welsh agriculture
A group of future young leaders in Welsh agriculture have launched a video setting out their case for policies that could shape a strong farming industry in Wales post-Brexit.
The video message to policy makers, outlining key priorities, was...
Forestry scheme secures sustainable future for Welsh hill farm
A Welsh hill farm has secured a sustainable future by planting 120 acres of forestry through the Woodland Creation Scheme, a move that guarantees a long-term income for the business and makes better use of marginal land.
The Lydiate family...
Farming Connect Demonstration site farmer, Richard Roderick wins the prestigious John Gittins Memorial Award at the RWAS Winter Fair
One of the most prestigious prizes in Welsh agriculture, The John Gittins Memorial Award for outstanding contributions to the Welsh sheep industry, has been won this year by Mr Richard Roderick. Mr Roderick, his wife Helen and their family...