Organic: October 2020 – September 2021
This dashboard outlines organic key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between October 2020 - September 2021.
The importance of vapour pressure deficits (VPD) in agricultural plant growth
6 December 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- VPD is a pressure difference between the inside of plants and the surrounding environment which impacts water flow, growth efficiency and carbon fixation
- Accurately controlling VPD can lead to...
Farming Connect – supporting farm and forestry businesses in Wales ‘get greener’, by making the changes that will help the world halt a climate catastrophe
10 November 2021
The United Nations climate summit in Glasgow has got the world talking about global warming, climate change and the need for every country in the world to reduce its carbon footprint.
Every day this week...
Is buying bison better than beef? – Alternative livestock option for the UK
5 November 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- There are two species of bison the American and European species
- The American species has far higher numbers and perspective is beginning to shift away from solely conservation towards...
Sheep dairy production: understanding before upscaling
21 October 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Sheep’s milk is currently an underutilised production option in the UK
- Sheep’s milk and processed products may have many beneficial health impacts which could appeal to modern consumers
- To...
Potato blight: securing our spuds
23 September 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Potatoes are one of the most important food crops globally
- Fungal pathogens can cause different types of blight which reduce potato crop yields significantly and increase the application of...
FC - Issue 35 - September/October 2021
Below is the 35th 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...
Sprouts, microgreens and edible flowers: potentials for innovations
17 September 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Sprouts, microgreens and edible flowers offer a higher value alternative crop option to intensive agrochemical heavy crops
- These foods have interesting nutritional and health benefits associated and as such...
Land: April 2021 – July 2021
This dashboard outlines land key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between April 2021 – July 2021.
Alert ATVs and guarding gates: IoT devices for improving farm security
9 September 2021
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Agricultural and rural crimes are a growing concern in the UK
- Smart connected devices have shown promise across sectors for their role in security and intruder/theft detection
- Sensors and...