07 April 2025
Farmers across Pembrokeshire are proving that even in the most isolating of professions, no one has to face TB alone.
Recognising the profound impact of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) on both their livestock and their personal wellbeing, in...
07 April 2025
Farmers across Pembrokeshire are proving that even in the most isolating of professions, no one has to face TB alone.
Recognising the profound impact of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) on both their livestock and their personal wellbeing, in...
A unique opportunity to visit the Rhug Estate and learn more about the major change in its large-scale sheep flock as a result of advice and support received through the Welsh Sheep Genetic Programme. We will hear first hand the...
19 March 2025
Two bacterial pathogens have been identified as the principal causes of mastitis in commercial sheep flocks involved in a Farming Connect-funded Welsh study.
Although 14 different strains of bacteria were found in milk samples from the 12...
10 March 2025
Continuing professional development (CPD) is an anticipated mandatory requirement for all farm businesses in Wales which enter the Welsh Government’s proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). Due to start on 1 January next year, the version of the SFS...
Is lameness a problem on your dairy farm? Despite decades of effort, lameness remains a challenge for dairy farmers. This podcast explores a ground-breaking European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Wales project that tackles this issue head-on. Join us as we delve...
14 Febuary 2025
A dairy farmer managing a chronic bovine TB breakdown has eliminated a major disease threat to his herd by no longer buying in cattle.
Michael Williams is one of 15 farmers involved in the Pembrokeshire TB pilot...
Below is the 8th issue of the Farming Connect Technical Publication since the launch of the new programme in April 2023.
It includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters for farmers in Wales, allowing...
11 December 2024
Marginal gains achieved from multiple factors, ranging from increasing scanning and rearing percentages to finishing lambs earlier, will combine to both reduce emissions and increase profitability in Welsh sheep flocks.
Many of the key performance indicators (KPIs)...
