This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between August – October 2023

This course is an introduction to nutrient management planning on improved land and the elements included in a nutritional management plan. At the end of this module, you should be able to understand the importance of a nutrient management plan...

Ammonia (NH3) from agricultural activities has become a public health concern, it causes acidification of soil and water that can harm terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and directly damage ammonia sensitive plants and be toxic to fish. NH3 is produced from...

The simple dictionary definition of propagation is as follows: the act of producing a new plant from a parent plant.
Methods of propagating hardy nursery  species (HNS) are often specific to the species or plant type and different plants are...

Understanding the benefits of growing a cereal and legume mix as a complete feed

Gelli Goll is a Beef, Sheep and Arable farm on the outskirts of Cowbridge which is...

Soils, if managed appropriately, can be a major carbon sink (removing greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere). While Welsh soils have rich and stable carbon stocks at present, there are a number of factors and challenges that may lead to...

The simple dictionary definition of compost is as follows: a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Compost consists largely of decayed carbon-based matter like fruits, vegetables, manure, grasses, dead leaves...

While farmers already focus on supplying food through crops and livestock, there can be a disconnect when it comes to horticultural growing. This module aims to enhance your understanding of horticultural ventures, from start-up to development, providing a valuable starting...