23 July 2020

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Sheep’s wool offers many benefits when used in a mixture as compost or mulch: as a source of slow-release nitrogen and other trace elements, in weed and pest control...

Live from Mountjoy, Haverfordwest one of our dairy demonstration farms.
Two exiting projects were discussed from Mountjoy, including:

1. Embracing genomic technology to breed replacement cows
2. Reducing N input through the use of clover

During the live event, a range of experts discussed:

• Developing...

Felicity Rusk a dairy analyst with AHDB presents this webinar on the outlook for the dairy industry in the UK along with current trends and global demand.

She discusses:

• Production forecast for 2020/21
• Consumption trends in dairy
• Possible demand recovery scenarios and impact on...

Welsh agriculture has a good environmental story to tell, but there's more to be done. 

Recognising how genetic advances, grassland management, animal health improvement, tree planting, better fertiliser application, and a host of other measures can lead to more profitable...

21 July 2020

A beef farm has added more than £100 a head to income from suckler bull calves by finishing them intensively at 13 months instead of selling as stores.

Pressure from bovine TB movement restrictions forced Huw...

To prevent trace element deficiencies in growing lambs, most farmers now use many different methods of supplementing trace elements; from slow release boluses to oral drenches. A recent trial was conducted at a Farming Connect focus site (Pentre Farm in...

John Richards, Hybu Cig Cymru provides an update on the current beef and lamb market in Wales.

This webinar links the ways of obtaining improved health in your pigs with the clear effects on their contentment and happiness.

The commentary highlights the three most important and straightforward ways of improving pig health on all participants' enterprises, improve performance...