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Harnessing cutting edge technology for breeding values in beef cattle could help produce more carcases that meet optimum specification and increase returns for farmers.

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Below is the 6th 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...

Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University

• To reduce the harmful effects of pollution, areas of elevated nitrate sensitivity (NVZs) have been identified and in these areas limits on nitrate additions have been imposed.
• This is primarily necessary from an environmental...

A young farmer from North Wales is celebrating today after winning a prestigious award recognising his commitment to learning and business development skills.

Jim Ellis from Pwllheli is this year’s winner of the Young Learner of the year...

Maintainig herd health and clamping down on infectious diseases are major factors in improving the efficiency and potentially increasing the profitability of suckler herds.

Infectious diseases affect bull and cow fertility, calf performance and daily liveweight gains (DLWG), some of...