WEBINAR: Sustainable Farming and the Sustainable Production Grant - 17/02/2021
Discover how to improve the economic and environmental performance of your business
Start the Sustainable Production Grant application process.
Further information on the substantial level of services and support available for you.
The Welsh Government’s Sustainable Production Grant (SPG) can...
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...
WEBINAR: Welsh Government Consultation – The Agriculture in Wales White Paper – What does it include - 10/02/2021
Farming Connect and James Owen, Welsh Government give 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 Government...
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...
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 our...
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...