This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between November 2023 - January 2024

Grass is an essential crop for livestock production systems, but around half of the grass grown in Wales is not used efficiently. Farm business efficiency, and therefore income, could be greatly improved through more tailored inputs...

Horned cattle are a major management problem on farm, causing significant risks for both handlers and other stock. Removing the horns has benefits for both humans and cattle. Over the long term, the best method of producing cattle without horns...

Management and availability of natural and semi-natural areas are vital for maintaining and improving biodiversity levels across Wales. High biodiversity levels are associated with a range of ecosystem services, including reducing emissions, pollination and managing pests and diseases, to name...

Selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) is an increasingly popular concept. The principle is to give cows sealant only at dry off rather than in combination with antibiotics. Due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance, there is a focus on using...

Project Objectives:

The project will consider using existing resources, developing the land adjacent to the shop, and fitting new enterprises in with the labour demands...

The British Cattle Veterinary Association ( BCVA ) together with the Cattle Hoof Care Standards Board (CHCSB) have developed a programme of foot trimming and treatment courses aimed at providing farmers with the most up to date training delivered by...

This is a 1 day course with a certificate of attendance upon completion.

This course deals with gross margins  of  enterprises and  essentially budgeting. It looks at the factors that impact upon gross margins, and how to mitigate them. It...

Agriculture has a significant environmental footprint. It is associated with approximately one third of global land use and is a key driver of land use change globally. Food production is also associated with ~15% of global greenhouse gas emissions. At...

With more of us shopping around on our energy contracts since the height of the energy crisis there is a bigger focus than ever on customer service and standards in the industry. With the energy crisis of 2022 switching activity...