News and Events
Congratulations... well known Farming Connect figures receive top UK farming awards
A number of well-known Farming Connect figures have scooped some of this year’s most prestigious farming awards.
Farming Connect demonstration site farmer Richard Tudor of Llysun,Llanerfyl near Welshpool, was winner of the Beef Farmer of the Year Category in the...
Dairy Producers Organisation Cymru Summit 14.11.16
To find out more about how Dairy Producer Organisations (DPO) could add value and improve efficiencies in the dairy supply chain in Wales, join Farming Connect at their first ‘DPO Cymru Summit’.
DPOs could help address current and future market...
Is poultry production a feasible option for your business?
The potential of poultry production as an additional income stream for beef, sheep or dairy farm businesses will be explored at a Farming Connect event.
ADAS poultry specialist Jason Gittins will discuss the feasibility of setting up a poultry unit...
Liver fluke focus for Farming Connect events
Farmers are being warned about a high risk of liver fluke disease this autumn and winter, particularly in western regions of the UK.
The risk of liver fluke is significantly influenced by the weather, particularly wet summers and mild winters...
Saving money and improving sustainability through renewable energy
Despite reduced financial incentives, installing renewable energy systems on farms still offer a long-term investment opportunity and the potential to make existing businesses more sustainable.
Decreasing Feed-In Tariffs for electricity generated by renewables and power exported back to the grid may...
Selective dry cow therapy – what is it and should I use it on my farm?
Dr Ruth Wonfor: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
Take home messages:
- Blanket dry cow therapy should be considered an unacceptable practice. This is in line with the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework’s recommendation of ‘promoting the minimising of routine use of...
Agrisgop Egg Producers
Collaboration and vision has helped to secure a viable future for four Welsh family farms, who have invested a total of £3 million diversifying into free range egg production.
With the farms ranging in size from 40 acres, free range...
Farming Connect record keeping surgeries - one to one advice to help you keep your farm records up to date
Are your farm records up to date? Do they satisfy current scheme and legislative requirements?
If you don’t know the answer to these questions, or even if you just need reassurance that you are on top of all your farm...
The potential of tree and hedgerow planting to reduce the frequency and impact of flood events in the UK
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- The potential for flood events is increased by current agricultural management practices and climate change.
- Planting trees and hedgerows can significantly increase water infiltration rate into soil and storage thereafter.
- This reduces the...