Episode 14 - Safe Use and Application of Slurry - 03/04/2020
A new course has been launched to help learners develop their knowledge and skills in the safe use and application of slurry and farmyard manure. Aled went along to one of their pilot courses earlier this year where he met...
As the weather looks set to improve, there are a few people starting to think about fertilising – albeit probably a month later than usual for some. Here are a few issues to consider.
9 March 2020
Written by - Chris Duller Soil and Grassland Advisor
Soil temperatures have barely dipped below 4 o C all winter in most places in Wales, and they are currently hovering around 6 o C for...
Dairy Dashboard: September – December 2019
This dashboard outlines dairy key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between September 2019 - December 2019.
Soil sampling informing nutrient management at Welsh fruit farm
5 February 2020
Soil sampling at a Welsh fruit and vegetable farm has demonstrated the benefits of nutrient management planning in horticulture.
Claudia Lenza grows fruit and vegetables on 7.6 hectares (ha) at Llanvihangel Crucorney in Monmouthshire.
Her main...
Land: August 2019 – November 2019
This dashboard outlines land key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between August 2019 - November 2019.
Episode 5 - Rick de Vor - 17/11/2019
This episode focusses on the new environmental expectations of farmers in Wales particularly around the management of nutrients. From the 1st January 2020, new rules will be introduced to control when nitrogen and organic fertilisers are spread on the land...