Following the COP26 summit, world action must begin to achieve the target of net-zero by 2050.
Already making a positive contribution, our industry can go further and Farming Connect is here to help every farming and forestry business in Wales...
Our response to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 will require the industry to make use of innovation and new technologies and find more efficient, effective and profitable ways of working.
The dairy sector is already making significant progress by adopting...
Farming in a sustainable manner means making best use of all the farm’s natural resources. Grasslands have a fundamental role to play in achieving this aim with their innate ability for feeding livestock, supporting biodiversity and sequestering carbon.
Like most...
12 November 2021
Glynllifon college are trialling a new and innovative method of reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption of one of their farm tractors with the help of Farming Connect. South Yorkshire-based start-up Water Fuel Systems have developed...
With the growing interest in carbon trading, Dr William Stiles of Aberystwyth University explains how the market works and what are the opportunities and pitfalls that farmers should be aware of.
11 November 2021
Written by Rhys Williams, Precision Grazing Ltd
Preparation for spring is well under way at many grassland farms in Wales. Escalating concentrate feed and fertiliser prices means that ensuring a good supply of grass in...
11 November 2021
Today since the Covid 19 pandemic began there is an increase in farmers selling produce direct to the consumer, it is important that the quality of the product sold is of the highest standard, with this...
Lying at the heart of Welsh farming is one of the most important tools in the industries response to climate change.
While grassland and crop productivity is known to rely on the structure, organic matter and nutrient of soils, it...
Welsh farming practises are amongst some of the most sustainable and efficient in the world relying on abundant grass and rainfall and non-intensive methods. There is however more room to 'get greener' to reach the #NetZero target by 2050.
Here...
In this video, Geraint Jones, Farming Connect Forestry Technical Officer presents how trees and hedgerows - natural assets found on many Welsh farms, can be strategically utilised to help mitigate the effects of climate change.
Whilst recognising their importance, it...
