17 July 2020

Looking after the health and welfare of livestock is a priority for all farmers at all times.    Ignoring early warning signs or letting things slip is simply not an option for any efficient, professionally run...

17 July 2020

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Sheep farming globally supplies 3 – 4 % of red meat production with the potential to have an increasing role in future due to sheeps’ natural climate adaptability
• Currently...

15 July 2020

Farming Connect received nearly 30,000 interactions on its social media platforms and website when the programme’s annual Women in Agriculture (WIA) campaign went online for the first time last month.   

Billed this year as ‘Leading...

14 July 2020

A farmer who is aiming to improve the lifetime productivity of his cows by selecting efficient genetics will broadcast live from his farm this month for the second in a series of Farming Connect Demo Farm...

14 July 2020

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Genomic testing of dairy bulls has revolutionised sire selection – offering large amounts of accurate and reliable information enabling an informed choice.
• Testing female animals – particularly heifers –...

13 July 2020

Sadly, the restrictions of Covid-19 have scuppered attending this year’s Royal Welsh Show for the thousands of visitors from across the globe, hundreds of exhibitors and world-class livestock that all contribute to making this annual event...

Live from Moelogan Fawr, Llanrwst, one of our red meat demonstration sites. An exciting new project at Moelogan Fawr is exploring the benefits of new heat detection technology on suckler herd performance and profitability. During the event, a range of experts discussed...