News and Events
WEBINAR: Demo farm live: Rhiwaedog - 05/08/2020
Live from Rhiwaedog, Y Bala, one of our red meat demonstration sites. We have two exciting projects which are currently on-going at Rhiwaedog, including:
- Improving productivity and efficiency from grass
- Evaluating the benefits of heat detection technology to provide gains in...
Robotic milking and cattle welfare
5 August 2020
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Robotic milking systems are becoming ever more common within the UK and globally
- Whilst production and economic gains are a key reason for robotic milking system uptake, farmers should...
WEBINAR: Dairy beef calves to Beef production - key aspects for success - 04/08/2020
Farming Connect and Marc Jones, farm consultant, discuss the transition from dairy beef calves to beef production.
During this webinar Marc covers the following points:
- Why dairy beef?
- Finding the right system for your farm
- Sourcing, rearing and weaning calves
- Transition to...
Webinar: Pig keeping: is it an option on your farm? - 30/07/2020
Farming Connect and Menter Moch Cymru discover the opportunities and considerations of keeping pigs commercially as an alternative income.
Independent pig consultant, Mick Sloyan gives an overview of the sector in terms of its structure and typical routes to market. He...