Below is the 5th 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...

Below is the 4th 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...

Dr Ruth Wonfor: IBERS, Aberystwyth University

Take home messages:

• 50% of piglet deaths before weaning take place within the first 3 days after farrowing due to low vitality and viability.
• We can improve piglet survival through improving management practices in...

Dr. Ruth Wonfor: IBERS, Aberystwyth University

Take home messages:

• We can improve the nutrition of the sow before and after farrowing to improve piglet survival.
• It is essential that piglets receive enough good quality colostrum in the first 24 hours...

Farming Connect provides farm and forestry businesses in Wales with support, advice, guidance and training on both a one-to-one and group basis. 

Many services are fully funded, others are subsidised by up to 80% for eligible businesses.