N.B. This resource has been transferred from the previous Farming Connect 2007 - 2015 programme and was correct at the time of publication. 

Project aims:

• This project started on 23/5/16 and is still running.
• The project will aim to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of rotational grazing. By measuring and comparing...

Introduction to project: 

Cows at Pensarnau farm are housed for most of...

Insufficient copper, cobalt and selenium in cattle is known to have a negative impact on performance, but this is often exacerbated by malnutrition, poor husbandry and ineffective parasite control. In this module, you will learn about the causes and effects...

Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?

To improve grass quality through rotational grazing: we are growing more grass as a result of grazing sheep and cattle on a...

A data driven review of on-farm adjustments and their role in improving long-term viability and resilience of Welsh lamb production

Spread over two holdings between Radnorshire and Breconshire, the Lewis family’s farm spans...

Main Objectives

• Improve efficiencies and increase profitability.
• Demonstrate how important people skills and management are for a profitable business.
• Gain new ideas to help the industry move forward and become more competitive.

Marian...