Mycorrhiza manipulation: nature vs nurture
1 September 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Mycorrhiza can be added to systems physically via inoculation or encouraged from surrounding environments
- Inoculation strategies should be considered carefully given the ecosystem and climate in which they will...
Farming’s fungi focus: Considering belowground to benefit aboveground
22 August 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Symbiotic fungi mycorrhiza have important interactions with many plant species
- Mycorrhiza, in optimal conditions, can improve plant growth with fewer inputs, improve soils and protect from weeds, insects, contamination...
FCTV - EIP- 19/08/2022
During this programme, we’ll be catching up with some of the farmers who are taking part in EIP projects, to hear how they are trialling innovative ideas that can help with some of the challenges they face.
Beef farmer launches direct meat sales business after Farming Connect-funded study
16 August 2022
A suckler beef producer who has established a direct sales business for meat produced by her family’s Red Ruby Devon herd says farmers who adopt grazing techniques to grow cattle slowly need to be incentivised with...
Welsh livestock farm plans feed budget now to avoid winter fodder deficit
11 August 2022
Drawing up a feed budget has allowed a Powys livestock farm to make decisions on winter feed early, before any potential deficits occur, in what has been a challenging growing year for farmers across Wales.
The...
Minimum tillage shown to boost ryegrass content in permanent pasture
10 August 2022
Using min-till to establish a multi-species sward in permanent pasture has rejuvenated leys at a Montgomeryshire organic dairy farm, increasing perennial ryegrass in the sward by 30% and boosting white clover content, too.
The Lloyd family...