05 September 2025
New data shows the impact of heat stress induced by an absence of shade during hot weather on dairy cows, with a milk yield loss of 117.3kg/cow estimated over an 87-day period compared to just 9.1kg/cow in...
07 August 2025
A snapshot of woodland, hedgerow and biodiversity present on Welsh farms has revealed a mixed distribution of natural habitat, with some having a high percentage of their farmland covered in habitat while others have less.
This variability...
31 July 2024
A farm-based tree management and planting scheme in Denbighshire is demonstrating how landlords and tenants with shared environmental aspirations can work together for mutual gain.
Tudor and Julia Hughes farm sheep on two holdings at Llangwyfan, near...
30 November 2023
Trees shape the appearance of the Welsh countryside, but their role extends far beyond the visual.
From mitigating the effects of drought and reducing soil erosion to capturing carbon and providing shelter for livestock, woodland can...
Our Forestry & Farm Woodland Specialist, Geraint Jones is joined by David Brown and Ruth Pybus prior to welcoming other farmers to their event at Fron Haul on the 17th of November. Fron Haul is a mixed farm that has integrated...
Forester and Farming Connect Mentor, Phil Morgan, shares his work at Coed Fron Drain near Mold, a sustainably managed forest which was discussed whilst representing Wales at the 2022 International Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) conference in France.
CCF is an...
23 February 2023
Events will be held across Wales to update farmers and foresters on tree health and the practical and health and safety implications when tackling diseased or damaged trees on farm.
Gethin Hughes from MWMAC will discuss...
