Farming Connect helps to address catchment specific agri-pollution issues
30 October 2018
A recent Farming Connect focus site event was held by kind permission of the Pilkington family at Shordley Hall, Hope...
Welsh Pasture Project Autumn update 2018
26 October 2018
As we head into the autumn and although grass growth recovered well during September with the welcome spells of heavy rain, unfortunately starting covers...
Good soil husbandry under the spotlight at Farming Connect Master Soils
18 October 2018
Improving the structure, organic matter and nutrient status of soils could help many Welsh farms become more productive amid agricultural support reforms.
During a two-day Farming Connect Master Soils workshop, farmers were advised that they...
Use of membrane filtration technology to reduce agricultural pollution
4 October 2018
Dr Stephen Chapman: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
Take home messages:
- Agricultural pollution is a growing cause of concern
- Membrane technologies can filter nitrogen and other pollutants from agricultural waste streams
- Membrane technologies can also be used to...
FC - Issue 17
Below is the 17th 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...
Clean and Dirty Water - Keith Owen
Unnecessary collection of rainwater can significantly reduce available storage capacity in slurry stores over the winter months, resulting in forced disposal of material to the land potentially during wet weather conditions.
