Routine testing is helping a Welsh pig unit control diseases within its 200-sow herd.
15 February 2021 Paul and Samantha Barcroft-Jones embarked on a screening programme after sudden deaths in several growers and finishers. Actinobacillus pleuropneumonia (APP), a highly contagious respiratory disease that affects 6-18-week-old pigs, was identified. Key clinical signs include breathing difficulties...
WEBINAR: Welsh Government Consultation – The Agriculture in Wales White Paper – What does it include - 10/02/2021
Farming Connect and James Owen, Welsh Government gave a presentation on the Agriculture in Wales White Paper. The Agriculture in Wales White Paper sets out the plans for what may be the biggest change in agriculture policy in decades. Welsh...
Strategies and technologies to improve farm health and safety
25 January 2021 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. The agricultural sector is statistically one of the most dangerous industries globally but there are several possible tools, guides and schemes which could help farmers Farmers mindsets surrounding farm safety need...
FC - Issue 31 - January/February 2021
Below is the 31st 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...
Episode 34 - Business planning and the future of farming with Euryn Jones
Farmers are facing major change over the next few years. In this podcast, Euryn Jones, HSBC's Deputy Head of Agriculture and Chair of Farming Connect’s Strategic Advisory Board, shares his vision and advice on how to prepare your farming business...
Air pollution: Reducing ammonia emissions from agriculture by adapting fertiliser storage and land application techniques
15 January 2021 Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Take home messages: Reducing ammonia emission from agriculture is a necessary objective to reduce national levels of air pollution Ammonia is a key contributor to air pollution as it can become...
Air pollution: Reducing ammonia emissions by adapting livestock management approaches
17 December 2020 Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Take home messages: Ammonia is a key contributor to air pollution levels, as it can become particulate matter after combination with other pollutant materials from a range of sources. Reducing ammonia...
Air pollution: The role of agriculture in Wales
16 December 2020 Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Take home messages: Current levels of air pollution present a major health risk. Ammonia emitted as a result of agricultural activities can contribute to particulate matter formation (a key air pollutant)...