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Farming Connect urges you to ‘stay connected’ as it supports the industry digitally during coronavirus
6 April 2020
Farming Connect has put in place a digital delivery plan to ‘stay connected’ with the industry and offer all the support it can continue to provide during the coronavirus pandemic. Since all Farming Connect face-to-face services...
Farming Connect focus site is in the top third for low carbon emissions
3 April 2020
A Welsh suckler beef herd is achieving carbon emissions that are 17% lower than average.
Paul and Dwynwen Williams run a herd of 60 suckler cows and intensively finish 120 dairy-bred Holstein bulls a year at...
Episode 14 - Safe Use and Application of Slurry - 03/04/2020
A new course has been launched to help learners develop their knowledge and skills in the safe use and application of slurry and farmyard manure. Aled went along to one of their pilot courses earlier this year where he met...
Strategies and technologies towards reduced lameness in cattle
1 April 2020
David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Lameness is the third most impactful disease in dairy cattle, with respect to economics and animal welfare
- Lameness is not a single disease; it has multiple causes and, as such...
Lamb Production and Wales: A Holistic Environmental Footprint
1 April 2020
Hollie Riddell, Bangor University.
- Lamb production is the backbone of Welsh agriculture and also makes a significant economic contribution across the rest of the UK.
- Lamb production is associated with several environmental impacts including greenhouse gas...