John and Meinir Thomas, together with their eldest son Gethin (21) farm at their 500 acre upland family holding, Cefnllanio, near Tregaron. They run a herd of 65 suckler cows, mainly Hereford cross, together with around 1,000 Welsh Mountain and Welsh...
Using genomics to breed the best females will increase the genetic value of replacements at a Welsh dairy farm and reduce the number of lower-genetic-merit animals coming into the herd.
At Marian Mawr, a Farming Connect Demonstration Farm near Rhyl...
During October Farming Connect is holding a series of surgeries where a team of local Development Officers and approved training providers will offer support on how to complete your Personal Development Plan (PDP) online.
The Personal Development Plan is a...
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It’s great to know that women are finally being recognised as a core part of our industry. Women in farming don’t always appreciate that we face the same constraints and challenges. Today has been a fantastic networking event which will...
Lameness in the national flock has welfare and economic implications. Prevention of disease is always preferable, but management of the condition is essential on effected farms.
The recent warm, wet weather has led to many flocks suffering outbreaks of lameness...
Farmers looking to add value to their existing businesses can find out more about the opportunities renewable energy schemes can offer at an event next week.
The joint Renewable Energy Event between Farming Connect, Natural Resources Wales and the Brecon...
Cow mobility is one of the most important factors in herd health, with lameness the most significant welfare issue affecting the dairy cow. Lameness cases can be costly and also impact on milk yield and fertility, so good hoof...
Below is the 5th 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...
Below is the 4th 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...
Dr Delana Davies: Knowledge Exchange Hub, IBERS, Aberystwyth University
Dairy cows are high value farm animals requiring careful management to achieve the best results. Since the advent of robotic and high throughput milking, the traditional few minutes available for individual...
