FC - Issue 16
Below is the 16th 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...
Plan now to maximise grass growth and minimise feed deficit post-rain
17 July 2018
Farmers all over Wales are praying for rain soon to signal an end to the lengthy dry spell in Wales but spreading fertiliser before the weather breaks may not be the best approach to boost immediate...
Effect of Grass DM on total Intakes during hot weather
11 July 2018
Despite the recent hot and dry spell and a lack of grass growth, one consolation is the fact that cows hunger tends to be satisfied even on these lower farm covers. Recent grass samples as...
Omega 3 in milk
Take home messages:
- Omega 3 fatty acids are linked to many health benefits for consumers
- Omega 3 levels in milk can be influenced by the cow’s diet, such as increasing fresh forage feed intake
- Consumer demands for organic dairy products...
Managing soil pH key to grassland production on Welsh organic dairy farm
29 June 2018
Exceptional soil pH values resulting from regular applications of lime is allowing a Pembrokeshire organic dairy farm to grow grass using only home-produced slurry and farmyard manure.
Soil acidity is an influential factor in forage...
Farmers advised to act now to mitigate impact of dry spell
27 June 2018
Farmers across Wales suffering from the impact of the dry weather are being urged to plan ahead to reduce further impact on feed supply and livestock.
Challenging weather conditions since last autumn mean that forage...
Pasture Project update SPRING 2018 - Understanding and managing grass growth alongside varying weather conditions
26 June 2018
If ever a period demonstrated a perfect definition of the effects of extreme weather conditions, it will be the complete metrological u-turn during the spring of 2018 and its effect on grassland management on Welsh livestock...