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Raw milk sales secure future of Welsh family farm
A vending machine dispensing raw milk produced by one of the last remaining pedigree Ayrshire herds in South East Wales has helped to secure the future of that herd.
Robert and Kath Granville were almost forced out of business...
FC - Issue 10
Below is the 10th 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...
Welsh Dairy Show could be launch point for DPOs in Wales
A group of Welsh milk producers forging a path to the creation of Dairy Producer Organisations (DPOs) in Wales, are hoping to engage the interest of like-minded farmers at the Welsh Dairy Show at Carmarthen today (October 24th)...
Better soil management: reducing or stopping soil tillage
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
Take home messages:
- Tillage creates significant disturbance to soil, which can have a negative influence on soil biology and soil organic matter levels.
- This can adversely affect soil health and function.
- Adopting no-till systems...
Genomic selection of dairy heifers
Take home messages:
- The cost for genotyping has now significantly reduced; therefore more animals are being routinely genotyped.
- Genomic selection not only allows for the better selection of animals for the herd but also better accuracy in breeding pair selection...
Improving dietary nitrogen use in dairy cattle: reducing protein intake in growing heifers – can we maintain production performance?
Dr Ruth Wonfor: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
Take home messages:
- On average, 75% of total nitrogen consumed by cattle is lost through excretion.
- Nitrogen use efficiency can be improved (to maintain production) and emissions reduced when crude protein content in...