Four grazing experts join the Welsh Pasture Project for 2021
1 March 2021
Wales has a huge competitive advantage in its ability to reliably grow large amounts of high-quality grass. When managed correctly grazed grass provides high value feed for animals, reduces use of nitrogen fertiliser, can sequester carbon...
The complexities of reducing on-farm greenhouse gas emissions – making farming even more efficient
26 February 2021
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Reducing the C footprint of agriculture is imperative but also highly complex, with reductions in one area often causing a rise in another.
- A reduction in concentrate feed helps to...
Sheep farmers advised to avoid over-grazing to protect red clover leys
22 February 2021
Red clover can perform well in cell grazing systems on Welsh livestock farms if the leys are not over-grazed.
Farmers had the opportunity to seek advice from agronomist Helen Mathieu during a recent Farming Connect webinar...
Can clover cut carbon: Legumes and nitrogen use on farms
18 February 2021
Dr David Cutress & Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Globally, applications of nitrogen (N) for plant growth are the single biggest source of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in the agriculture sector
- Nutrient...
WEBINAR: Sustainable Farming and the Sustainable Production Grant - 17/02/2021
Discover how to improve the economic and environmental performance of your business
Start the Sustainable Production Grant application process.
Further information on the substantial level of services and support available for you.
The Welsh Government’s Sustainable Production Grant (SPG) can...
The show ain’t over – this year’s Wales Farming Conference 2021 still available online
11 February 2021
There was an international vibe about this year’s Wales Farming Conference, which instead of being the usual action-packed day-long event in Mid Wales, was held over four days, remotely! But don’t worry if you missed out...
WEBINAR: Welsh Government Consultation – The Agriculture in Wales White Paper – What does it include - 10/02/2021
Farming Connect and James Owen, Welsh Government give a presentation on the Agriculture in Wales White Paper.
The Agriculture in Wales White Paper sets out the plans for what may be the biggest change in agriculture policy in decades. Welsh Government...
Bull beef achieve 1.5kg average DLWG on homegrown feed post-weaning
9 February 2021
A Welsh livestock farm is averaging post-weaning weight gains of 1.5kg a head a day in its intensively reared bull beef cattle since opting for a feeding strategy based entirely on homegrown feeds.
Before making the...
Lantra Cymru Awards 2021 – Minister announces and congratulates this year’s award winners
9 February 2021
“Every nominee for this year’s Lantra Cyrmu Awards scheme has demonstrated their commitment to lifelong learning, to increasing efficiency, introducing innovation and maintaining the highest standards across all areas of working,” said Lesley Griffiths, Minister for...