Farmers advised to assess root structure of grass before reseeding
29 August 2018
Reseeding scorched fields after Wales’s prolonged dry spell could be false economy because grass plants that appear dead from a shortage of moisture might simply be in a dormant state.
During a joint Farming Connect...
Welsh farmers urged to plan now to prevent winter feed deficits
24 August 2018
Early decision making is key to plugging the significant forage gap that exists on many livestock and dairy farms across Wales.
Grassland specialist Chris Duller estimates that the prolonged dry spell has left farms on average...
Welsh Pasture Project Update Summer 2018
3 August 2018
As the unprecedented dry spell continues and despite recent heavy showers across Wales leading to some slight greening of Wales’ farming landscape, focus should now shift to managing this precious regrowth even more carefully. Freshening covers...
FC - Issue 16
Below is the 16th 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...
Plan now to maximise grass growth and minimise feed deficit post-rain
17 July 2018
Farmers all over Wales are praying for rain soon to signal an end to the lengthy dry spell in Wales but spreading fertiliser before the weather breaks may not be the best approach to boost immediate...
Effect of Grass DM on total Intakes during hot weather
11 July 2018
Despite the recent hot and dry spell and a lack of grass growth, one consolation is the fact that cows hunger tends to be satisfied even on these lower farm covers. Recent grass samples as...
Managing soil pH key to grassland production on Welsh organic dairy farm
29 June 2018
Exceptional soil pH values resulting from regular applications of lime is allowing a Pembrokeshire organic dairy farm to grow grass using only home-produced slurry and farmyard manure.
Soil acidity is an influential factor in forage...
Pasture Project update SPRING 2018 - Understanding and managing grass growth alongside varying weather conditions
26 June 2018
If ever a period demonstrated a perfect definition of the effects of extreme weather conditions, it will be the complete metrological u-turn during the spring of 2018 and its effect on grassland management on Welsh livestock...