Cervical insemination in combination with frozen semen could be a fast-track option for UK sheep farmers to improve their flock genetics
17 April 2019
This technology has been trialled in the current breeding season at Llysfasi College, a Farming Connect Innovation Site near Ruthin.
Farming Connect established the trial to gather data on factors influencing the efficacy of impregnating ewes...
Sheep expert to share advice on exploiting lamb growth potential
12 April 2019
Lamb producers have an opportunity to access practical advice on the management of growing lambs from a leading sheep specialist at a series of Farming Connect meetings across Wales in April and May.
Independent consultant...
Farming Connect launch new project to monitor and manage parasites
3 April 2019
Internal parasites are one of the most common and important diseases that livestock farmers have to deal with on a daily basis. The Parasite Management Project will be monitoring parasite burdens on 10 farms across Wales...
Improving the future of pasture-based livestock systems
25 March 2019
It is recognised that farm area is the first physical limiting factor on potential business output. The next limiting factor is the business owner’s ability to manage that area.
Farming Connect is working with James...