Farming Connect appoints new development officer for North Montgomery
1 March 2018
Owain Pugh (29) has been appointed as the Farming Connect development officer for North Montgomeryshire. Owain takes over from well-known local agricultural support officer Gwenan Ellis, who has moved to a new role within Menter...
Soil efficiency key to farm management at Wrexham mixed livestock business
27 February 2018
Expert advice to improve soil efficiency will pave the way for better productivity and profitability on a mixed livestock farm near Wrexham.
Wil Evans and his young family of Lower Eyton, Bangor on Dee who farms...
Graze for greater profit with support from Farming Connect’s Master Grass
21 February 2018
Farming Connect is offering Welsh farmers the opportunity to hone their grassland management expertise through a series of dedicated courses.
Wales Master Grass aims to help farmers to develop their knowledge and skills in grassland...
FC - Issue 13
Below is the 13th 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...
FC - Issue 12
Below is the 12th 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...
The nutritional requirements of the ewe during gestation
19 February 2018
Take home messages:
- Addressing the correct nutritional requirements of the ewe during pregnancy is important for animal performance and welfare.
- During the last stage of pregnancy additional supplementation may be required dependent on body condition score...
Organic indoor/outdoor lambing + bales (Jack Lydiate, Tynyberth)
Part of our Ewe Nutrition Week campaign (29/01/2018 - 04/02/2018)
'Ewe nutrition through the eyes of 7 farmers.'
#Nutri7 - Day 7
Jack Lydiate, Tynyberth (Farming Connect Demonstration Site)
