12 October 2020

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Nanotechnology is already playing roles in modern agriculture and could have further implementation in the future
• More research is needed to determine the environmental impacts of specific usage of...

6 October 2020

Dr David Cutress, Aberystwyth University.

• Internet access is not universal across the entirety of the UK with there being clear evidence of an urban/rural divide
• Agriculture, along with all other sectors are advancing into a...

1 October 2020

Effective land management strategies are critically important to all farmers. Thanks to Farming Connect’s expanded range of fully funded e-learning courses you can acquire the knowledge you need from the comfort of your own home, at...

This dashboard outlines land key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between April 2020 – July 2020.

Below is the 29th 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...

With new tractors now being factory fitted with GPS technology and even the oldest models having the capability to be retro fitted, there are compelling reasons to evaluate how the technology can help you improve efficiency on farm.

Andrew Williams...

10 September 2020

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Organic farming is a growing industry where farmers can achieve higher prices but production costs tend to be higher
• Advocates of organic farming indicate several climate beneficial effects, however...

2 September 2020

Farming Connect’s face-to-face training is underway again. Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, although it’s not quite ‘training as usual’ as yet for Farming Connect, face-to-face training courses are now available both indoors and externally provided...