13 March 2026
Iwan Davies and his parents, Brian and Nicky, became new entrant farmers in 2013 when they took on the tenancy of 66-hectare (ha) Meity Isaf near Trecastle, Powys.
Iwan, now 28 and the youngest of Brian and...
11 March 2026
With the warmer months approaching, livestock farmers are encouraged to act now and vaccinate their stock against the Bluetongue Virus (BTV). Get ahead of the midge season and protect your animals.
Bluetongue is a viral disease that...
05 March 2026
Growing beans and sunflowers in its crop of forage maize has seen a Pembrokeshire dairy farm raise the crude protein (CP) level in that silage to nearly 14%.
Volatile feed prices prompted the Evans family to explore...
03 March 2026
Multiple fields farmed in arable rotations in Wales have demonstrated higher soil organic matter (SOM) values compared to average laboratory values seen for arable land and have shed new light on some practices associated with cropping.
Twelve...
26 February 2026
Genomically testing crossbred heifers and first lactation cows has identified a big range in fertility and milk solids potential at a Welsh dairy farm, arming the business with valuable data on its split-block calving herd.
The Edwards...
Fourth-generation farmer Dylan Jones is clear that sustainability and productivity do not have to be in conflict. At Castellior, his beef enterprise on Anglesey, Dylan has proved that intensive stocking within a sustainable system can dramatically increase output while cutting...
16 February 2026
Ynyr Pugh is a dedicated and focused farmer from Mid Wales who was recognised this past January as the well deserving recipient of the 2025 Brynle Williams Memorial Award.
Raised in a close-knit agricultural community, Ynyr’s enthusiasm...
This course has been designed to provide a comprehensive introduction into what green manures and cover crops can do to improve soils. Covering the roles these crops can play in preventing soil erosion, improving soil organic matter, managing nutrients, enhancing...
10 February 2026
Maternal gains achieved through performance recording are enabling a Welsh college farm to lamb its multiple-bearing ewes outdoors on land ranging from 1000 - 1300 feet.
College Cambria Llysfasi near Ruthin grazes its 120-head flock of pure...
Using foliar feeds on maize challenged by soil nutrient deficiencies and drought increased fresh weight yield by 36t/ha (14.6t/acre) at a Welsh livestock farm.
Nigel Bowyer and his family grow 8ha (20 acres) of maize at Ty Coch, Llanbadoc, near...
