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Is a multi-cut silage system an option for you? If so, planning is key for a successful multi-cut silage system.

Richard Gibb, an independent consultant specialising in silage discusses the results of introducing a multi-cut silage system at one of...

6 August 2020

Grassland farmers could reduce their overall nitrogen (N) input and maintain profitability with simple improvements to soil and nutrient management.

Independent grassland and soil specialist Chris Duller has been working with Farming Connect demonstration farmer William...

5 August 2020

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Robotic milking systems are becoming ever more common within the UK and globally
• Whilst production and economic gains are a key reason for robotic milking system uptake, farmers should...

Farming Connect and Marc Jones, farm consultant, discuss the transition from dairy beef calves to beef production.

During this webinar Marc covers the following points:

1. Why dairy beef?
2. Finding the right system for your farm
3. Sourcing, rearing and weaning calves
4. Transition to...

28 July 2020

Dr Cate Williams & Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Rumen fill scoring (RFS) is a basic, visual evaluation technique to monitor feed intake and energy balance in dairy cows.
• Low RFS scores are linked...

Live from Mountjoy, Haverfordwest one of our dairy demonstration farms.
Two exiting projects were discussed from Mountjoy, including:

1. Embracing genomic technology to breed replacement cows
2. Reducing N input through the use of clover

During the live event, a range of experts discussed:

• Developing...