Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Vegetable based protein for livestock feed in the UK is primarily sourced from soy bean imported from South America.
• Reliance on this source is problematic from an economic, food security and environmental impact perspective...

There has never been a better time to access the range of support available through Farming Connect. With accredited training, discussion groups, mentoring, advisory service and much more…make sure you take time to visit our stand at this year’s Royal...

Sheep farmers can potentially double the percentage of productive grasses in their pastures by making simple grazing and soil management changes this autumn.

Grassland specialist Chris Duller, who has been advising farmers in Wales at a series of Farming Connect...

Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Lupins are high protein, high energy, nitrogen-fixing grain legumes.
• As a crop, lupins offer an alternative to imported soya as a UK-grown vegetable protein source which can be used as part of fish and...

Below is the 5th 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...

Below is the 4th 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...

A series of cross-sector farms located throughout Wales, selected by Farming Connect, have been measuring and monitoring grass growth for the Welsh Pasture Project.

Technical data from each participating farm can be found on the Farming Connect website, which should help...