In the pig and poultry industry, the large scale breeding programmes and recording of millions of animals in controlled environments over successive generations has facilitated rapid genetic progress through DNA testing. This is now routinely used in these species and...
Below is the second issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from...
Producing productive replacements is essential for any dairy farmer’s future enterprise. Here are some helpful cost effective tips to help with calf rearing management.
Colostrum is the first and most important contribution to a...
Below is the first issue of Farming Connect’s new technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it will include easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and...
The beef industry is coming under increasing pressure from governments and various organisations to reduce the amount of Green House Gases it produces. Recently, in conjunction with the Paris Climate Conference held at the end of 2015, there have been a...
Introduction:
This 1 day training course is an introduction to the maintenance and construction of drystone walls to enable learners to undertake basic dry stone wall maintenance and construction.
Overview in brief:
Over the duration of the course Learners will...
The main aim of the project is to demonstrate the transition from a set stocking system to a rotational grazing...
This module describes the importance of adequate colostrum supply and maintenance of hygiene when calving.
