Avian Influenza confirmed in chickens and ducks on a premises in Pontyberem, Carmarthenshire
Diary Marker Pencraig GEBVs event
Harnessing cutting edge technology for breeding values in beef cattle could help produce more carcases that meet optimum specification and increase returns for farmers.
Join Farming Connect at an open day on one of its Focus Sites to find out...
Diary Marker adding value to pork
From charcuterie to utilising traditional pig breeds, there are many options available to add value to home-produced pork and increase revenues from pork production in Wales.
Many people produce pork for themselves or to sell locally and there is consumer...
Project helps evaluate profitable and practical lamb finishing options
Choosing whether or not to finish lambs rather than sell stores and then deciding on a practical, cost-effective lamb finishing system is an important decision that can have a significant impact on the profitability of a sheep enterprise.
It can be...
Farming Connect - Summary
Here is a summary of Farming Connect's programmes outputs and achievements during the quarter 01.09.2016 - 30.11.2016 under the programme's headings:
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N8) – Gatherings of Poultry Suspended
Milking Parlour Checks and Maintenance
The milking parlour is one of the most used pieces of equipment on a dairy farm, but it can be overlooked when it comes to maintenance.
Poorly serviced, maintained and operated milking equipment can lead to inefficient or incomplete milking...
Ffosyficer parlour testing - Small changes make a difference at milking time
A series of small changes to the parlour look set to have a significant impact on the efficiency of milking at a Farming Connect Focus Site.
A project to improve pre-milking routines has recently started at Ffosyficer, Abercych, Boncath...
FC - Issue 6
Below is the 6th 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...