4 June 2019
Welsh suckler beef producers could halve their winter housing period and associated costs by establishing a rotational system of grazing.
James Evans has proven this is possible since putting the grazing system in place for...
28 May 2019
For Hugh and Sally Martineau, farming on the shores of Llangorse Lake near Brecon was an opportunity they had considered for some time.
However, as farming newcomers, they risked diving headfirst into the wrong system...
21 May 2019
Grazing strategies that exploit Wales’ climate for growing grass must be a priority for livestock farmers amid demand for grass-fed sheep and beef.
Although the market doesn’t routinely reward farmers for meat qualities associated with...
17 May 2019
Welsh grassland farmers are growing nearly a third more grass from their reseeds thanks to plant breeding research in Wales.
S23 – the first variety developed by the by the Welsh Plant Breeding Station which...
Below is the 21st 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 our...
14 May 2019
Farmers’ daughter Elin Haf Williams who lives at home on her family’s mixed beef and sheep farm in Llanwrin, near Machynlleth, has been appointed to the role of Farming Connect development officer for South Montgomeryshire. ...
10 May 2019
Selecting sheep breeds that finish quickly off pasture must be given top priority by Welsh lamb producers ahead of changes to the direct subsidy system.
Independent sheep consultant John Vipond says animals that perform better...
7 May 2019
With Farming Connect’s skills application window open now until 5pm Friday, 28 June, it might be a good time to consider developing your skills as all those working in the farming and forestry industries prepare...
'Benchmarking get's quite addictive once you start' - that's the opinion of our arable Focus Site Farmer, Tom Rees. Despite being a relatively small grower, he's managed to compete against the larger enterprises by focusing on his cost of production...
2 May 2019
Farming Connect is holding a series of workshops under the title "Living off 10 acres" aimed at providing information and inspiration for those who are interested in making a successful living off a small...
