The horticultural sector relies heavily on water from many sources. By using a combination of sustainable methods, monitoring, benchmarking and good planning, growers can manage water usage and set achievable KPIs to support efficient and cost-effective water management.
03 March 2026
Multiple fields farmed in arable rotations in Wales have demonstrated higher soil organic matter (SOM) values compared to average laboratory values seen for arable land and have shed new light on some practices associated with cropping.
Twelve...
26 February 2026
Genomically testing crossbred heifers and first lactation cows has identified a big range in fertility and milk solids potential at a Welsh dairy farm, arming the business with valuable data on its split-block calving herd.
The Edwards...
16 February 2026
Ynyr Pugh is a dedicated and focused farmer from Mid Wales who was recognised this past January as the well deserving recipient of the 2025 Brynle Williams Memorial Award.
Raised in a close-knit agricultural community, Ynyr’s enthusiasm...
10 February 2026
Maternal gains achieved through performance recording are enabling a Welsh college farm to lamb its multiple-bearing ewes outdoors on land ranging from 1000 - 1300 feet.
College Cambria Llysfasi near Ruthin grazes its 120-head flock of pure...
Listen to find out why more and more farmers are planting trees for the sake of their stock, their soil, and their bottom line.
Agroforestry is one of the most exciting and fast‑growing areas of sustainable farming, and in this...
Farmers know their land better than anyone — but keeping track of the wildlife that visits their farms can be a challenge. Traditional bird surveys require time and specialist knowledge, so a new project is turning to innovative, AI‑powered technology...
22 January 2025
High quality red and white clover silages have allowed a Welsh sheep farm to shave £1.85/head from the purchased feed bill of twin-bearing ewes.
Concentrate feed was one of the biggest input expenditures at Awel y Grug...
16 January 2026
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has congratulated all those nominated for the Lantra Cymru Awards 2025, describing their achievements during the last 12 months as a clear...
Join the specialists from the Farming Connect team as they pull back the curtain on the crucial baseline studies conducted within the Our Farms Network.
In this episode, we dive into the data collection process and the practical application of...
