Forecast launched to help sheep farmers respond to annual spring threat to young lambs (SCOPS)
8 March 2018
It may not feel like it in parts of the UK hit by ‘The Beast from the East’ and Storm Emma, but spring is just around the corner – and with it the annual deadly threat...
FC - Issue 13
Below is the 13th 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...
FC - Issue 12
Below is the 12th 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...
The nutritional requirements of the ewe during gestation
19 February 2018
Take home messages:
- Addressing the correct nutritional requirements of the ewe during pregnancy is important for animal performance and welfare.
- During the last stage of pregnancy additional supplementation may be required dependent on body condition score...
Organic indoor/outdoor lambing + bales (Jack Lydiate, Tynyberth)
Part of our Ewe Nutrition Week campaign (29/01/2018 - 04/02/2018)
'Ewe nutrition through the eyes of 7 farmers.'
#Nutri7 - Day 7
Jack Lydiate, Tynyberth (Farming Connect Demonstration Site)
January/February lambing and creep feeding (Arwyn Jones, Fferm Plas Farm)
Part of our Ewe Nutrition Week campaign (29/01/2018 - 04/02/2018)
'Ewe nutrition through the eyes of 7 farmers.'
#Nutri7 - Day 6
Arwyn Jones, Fferm Plas Farm (Farming Connect Demonstration Site)
Outdoor lambing (Rhun Fychan, Penwern)
Part of our Ewe Nutrition Week campaign (29/01/2018 - 04/02/2018)
'Ewe nutrition through the eyes of 7 farmers.'
#Nutri7 - Day 5
Rhun Fychan, Penwern (Farming Connect Focus Site)