14 September 2020

Third generation sheep farmer Wyn Williams from Llanfair Caereinion knows a lot about sheep farming. Now, thanks to Farming Connect’s fully funded online e-learning training modules, he knows considerably more! Wyn was brought up on the...

With new tractors now being factory fitted with GPS technology and even the oldest models having the capability to be retro fitted, there are compelling reasons to evaluate how the technology can help you improve efficiency on farm.

Andrew Williams...

10 September 2020

The steps being taken by a Welsh upland farm to reduce its environmental impact will be shared with farmers during a Farming Connect live broadcast this month.

The Farming Connect Demo Farm Live event on 16...

10 September 2020

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Organic farming is a growing industry where farmers can achieve higher prices but production costs tend to be higher
• Advocates of organic farming indicate several climate beneficial effects, however...

Farming Connect and Chris Duller, soil and grassland management specialist discuss the following:

• What are multispecies leys?
• What are the potential benefits and possible problems of using multispecies leys?
• Establishment and management of multispecies leys.

This webinar provides information you...

An informative webinar to hear about best practice methods for successful establishment of farm woodland. 

Gareth Davies, Coed Cymru presents on the following topics:

• Fencing and ground preparation.
• Considerations when sourcing the trees.
• Planting techniques.
• Protection and ongoing maintenance methods.
• What...

3 September 2020

Protected urea can be a key tool for reducing emissions in grassland farming but a trial at a Welsh livestock farm has highlighted possible shortcomings of its performance in prolonged dry spells.

Rhiwaedog, a Farming...

Live from Erw Fawr, one of our demonstration sites where we looked at how a Holstein herd of all year round calving cows has increased yields from grazed grass through more accurate measuring and planning the grazing platform. 

• tools used to measure and...