Episode 37 – Reducing reliance on wormers through more targeted treatments
In this episode, we discuss strategies to reduce wormer use in ewes with the well-respected sheep consultant, Lesley Stubbings and Technion’s European Operations Manager, Eurion Thomas. As a part of a EIP project, they’ve been working with a group of...
Nutrient Management Plan guides upland farm to big gains in grass growth
26 February 2021
Grass yield at a Powys upland farm has significantly increased since steps were taken to improve soil health after a Farming Connect Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) highlighted deficiencies.
Fourth generation farmer, Alun Davis, runs a closed...
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...
WEBINAR: Dairy sheep farming - a new approach in Wales - 23/02/2021
Speakers: Ian MacDonald, New Zealand sheep producer and James Holloway, agriculture consultant.
Farming Connect will be looking at the feasibility of establishing a dairy sheep industry in Wales. This is a recent task Welsh Government have commissioned MaB to undertake...
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...
Professional farm safety trainer and consultant, mentor and friend to many – Abbeycwmhir farmer Brian Rees wins one of Welsh agriculture’s most prestigious awards
16 February 2021
Well known farm safety expert and instructor Brian Rees, from Abbeycwmhir, near Llandrindod Wells has been awarded one of Welsh agriculture’s most prestigious awards, the Lantra Wales Lifetime Achievement Award.
Described as a true ambassador...
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...