FC - Issue 41 - September/October 2022
Below is the 41st 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...
Dairy farm’s switch to rearing replacements shows clear benefits
21 October 2022
A Welsh dairy farm is taking back control of future herd health and performance by rearing its own heifer replacements.
The Jarman family had operated a flying herd policy for 12 years, purchasing all their replacements...
Agricultural Pollution Regulations - January 2023 Measures - UPDATED JANUARY 2023
The second phase of the regulations came into force on 1 January 2023. Some farm businesses will see minimal or no impact; others will need time and support to become compliant. The phased approach will provide time for you to...
Seaweed in agriculture
20 October 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Seaweeds have long had suggested benefits for agricultural use
- Research suggests green seaweeds to be beneficial for soil/plant amendments and red seaweeds to have some potential for animal feeds...
FCTV - Input costs - 17/10/2022
Welcome to this edition of FCTV where we will visit farmers who have set out to look carefully at their production costs and undertake changes towards these.
Podcast-inspired PYO pumpkin venture to open for business
11 October 2022
A Farming Connect podcast has helped a Welsh farming family to launch a new pick-your-own pumpkin venture, creating a new income stream for their business.
Sheep farmers Tom and Beth Evans welcomed the first customers to their...
Venture: December 2021 - May 2021
This dashboard outlines key Venture activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between December 2021 - May 2022