An innovative new approach to benchmarking has been launched by Farming Connect to help farm businesses in Wales record and measure how well they are performing against a range of key performance indicators.

The ‘Measure to Manage’ red meat module offers an...

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...

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...

The importance of nutrition for both beef finishing enterprises and to boost sheep flock productivity was highlighted at an open day at a Farming Connect Demonstration Farm.

At Plas Farm, Anglesey, Hefin Richards, of Profeed Nutrition Consultancy outlined how targeting rations...

Gaining a better understanding of the infection cycle and seasonal risks of liver fluke are the first steps towards more effective treatment and control on farms.

Liver fluke affects sheep and cattle of all ages and can reduce liveweight gains...

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...