A number of well-known Farming Connect figures have scooped some of this year’s most prestigious farming awards.

Farming Connect demonstration site farmer Richard Tudor of Llysun,Llanerfyl near Welshpool, was winner of the Beef Farmer of the Year Category in the...

To find out more about how Dairy Producer Organisations (DPO) could add value and improve efficiencies in the dairy supply chain in Wales, join Farming Connect at their first ‘DPO Cymru Summit’.

DPOs could help address current and future market...

The potential of poultry production as an additional income stream for beef, sheep or dairy farm businesses will be explored at a Farming Connect event.

ADAS poultry specialist Jason Gittins will discuss the feasibility of setting up a poultry unit...

Farmers are being warned about a high risk of liver fluke disease this autumn and winter, particularly in western regions of the UK.

The risk of liver fluke is significantly influenced by the weather, particularly wet summers and mild winters...

Dr Ruth Wonfor: IBERS, Aberystwyth University

Take home messages:

• Blanket dry cow therapy should be considered an unacceptable practice. This is in line with the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework’s recommendation of ‘promoting the minimising of routine use of...

Collaboration and vision has helped to secure a viable future for four Welsh family farms, who have invested a total of £3 million diversifying into free range egg production.

With the farms ranging in size from 40 acres, free range...

Reducing the use of antibiotics at drying off is resulting in significant savings at a Farming Connect dairy Demonstration Farm.

By implementing Selective Dry Cow Therapy (SDCT) at Tyreglwys, Llangennech, farmer Geraint Thomas has reduced costs by £7.40 per...

With the majority of ewe sales completed, many farmers will now be focusing on the winter feeding of the flock.

Reducing the burden of feed costs as well as tackling lameness are key strategies being adopted at a Farming...

Looking at ways to reduce the use of antibiotics at lambing time will be one of the key topics being discussed at a Farming Connect Open Day.

Vet Kate Hovers will provide an overview of a project being undertaken at Plas...