WEBINAR: Tractor GPS technology - 10/09/2020
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...
Organic arable farming and climate impacts
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...
Farming Connect’s skills application window opens and all face-to-face training resumes
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...
Biochar for climate change: Is it a viable strategy?
27 August 2020
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Biochar acts as a way to make use of grown biomass sources (such as bioenergy crops) as well as waste biomass sources (including crop and animal residues)
- Biochar preserves more...
Farming Connect’s face-to-face outdoor training underway again
18 August 2020
Due to the restrictions of Covid 19, although it’s not ‘training as usual’ as yet for Farming Connect, face-to-face training courses held exclusively outdoors can now resume immediately. This means that provided the Welsh Government’s current...
Ear to the Ground Podcast - 07/08/2020
The Farming Connect Ear to the Ground podcast has now recorded a year's worth of content, attracting 10,000 downloads during the period. Remember that you can listen to any of these at your convenience.