News and Events
Episode 37 – Reducing reliance on wormers through more targeted treatments
In this episode, we discuss strategies to reduce wormer use in ewes with the well-respected sheep consultant, Lesley Stubbings and Technion’s European Operations Manager, Eurion Thomas. As a part of a EIP project, they’ve been working with a group of...
Four grazing experts join the Welsh Pasture Project for 2021
1 March 2021
Wales has a huge competitive advantage in its ability to reliably grow large amounts of high-quality grass. When managed correctly grazed grass provides high value feed for animals, reduces use of nitrogen fertiliser, can sequester carbon...
Nutrient Management Plan guides upland farm to big gains in grass growth
26 February 2021
Grass yield at a Powys upland farm has significantly increased since steps were taken to improve soil health after a Farming Connect Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) highlighted deficiencies.
Fourth generation farmer, Alun Davis, runs a closed...
The complexities of reducing on-farm greenhouse gas emissions – making farming even more efficient
26 February 2021
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Reducing the C footprint of agriculture is imperative but also highly complex, with reductions in one area often causing a rise in another.
- A reduction in concentrate feed helps to...
Lamb mortalities avoidable with good ewe nutrition and vaccination
26 February 2021
Lamb mortalities in Welsh flocks are mostly preventable if ewes are fed correctly pre-lambing, particularly in the final three weeks as this has a significant influence on colostrum supply and quality.
Most lamb losses occur in...
Farmers say on-farm biodiversity goes ‘hand in hand’ with food production
25 February 2021
Welsh farmers are best placed to identify important on-farm habitats and historical features that will form part of future environmental support schemes, according to an agri-environment expert.
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) Cymru director Dr...
WEBINAR: Dairy sheep farming - a new approach in Wales - 23/02/2021
Speakers: Ian MacDonald, New Zealand sheep producer and James Holloway, agriculture consultant.
Farming Connect will be looking at the feasibility of establishing a dairy sheep industry in Wales. This is a recent task Welsh Government have commissioned MaB to undertake...
Sheep farmers advised to avoid over-grazing to protect red clover leys
22 February 2021
Red clover can perform well in cell grazing systems on Welsh livestock farms if the leys are not over-grazed.
Farmers had the opportunity to seek advice from agronomist Helen Mathieu during a recent Farming Connect webinar...
Episode 36 - Soil pH is the key to the engine that drives the farm
Our guest this week is the agronomist, Rhys Owen. He believes strongly that soil pH is the “key to the engine that drives the farm”. In this episode, he talks about the importance of regular soil sampling, understanding the analysis...