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...
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...
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...
26 February 2021
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
