In this episode Aled is joined by farmer Hugo Edwards from Newport, Gwent, and Richard Gibb a Farming Connect Mentor that has been working to improve milk production from forage by implementing a multi cut silage system. Hear how the...
27 May 2020
Chris Duller, Soils and Grassland Specialist
Normally in late May, grass would be approaching peak growth, with growth rates of over 100kgDM/ha/day being achieved and concerns would be about grass getting away from stock. The...
Charlie Morgan Grassmaster, discussing the variety of decision to be made when it comes to pasture improvement.
20 May 2020
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
Below is the 27th 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...
Bryn Hughes, an agrochemical expert discussing different methods of controlling weeds in grassland.
19 May 2020
Dairy farmers who improve silage quality by just 1 metabolisable energy (ME) value, to 11.5ME, will produce an additional 60,000 litres of milk from a 1,000 tonne crop.
The financial payback of producing good quality silage...
Earlier this year Rhys Williams of Precision Grazing Ltd visited New Zealand to meet leading agribusiness consultants, to observe sustainable livestock productions systems and to asses how their agricultural industry in responding to the environmental challenges. Tune in to find...
15 May 2020
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
