Innovation and Diversification 2019 - some highlights from the day - 4/10/19
What a day! Here are some highlights from today’s Innovation and Diversification event. What was your highlight?
FC - Issue 23
Below is the 23rd 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...
Exploring how sensor technology can be used in intensive poultry systems
13 August 2019
1 Summary
A Welsh poultry farm took part in a project run through Farming Connect Focus Farms. The holding is currently farmed by husband and wife duo, along with their son. In addition to the beef...
Farming Connect announces 18 new Demonstration Sites in Wales
29 July 2019
Farming Connect has today (July 23) announced a new network of 18 Demonstration Sites to drive improvements and increase productivity across a variety of farming systems.
The sites are diverse and include beef, sheep, dairy...
Caution urged around growth in Welsh poultry sector despite strong demand
20 June 2019
Wales’ egg and poultrymeat producers have a strong future with market trends pointing towards strengthening consumption year on year, according to an industry analyst.
Consumer demand for eggs and poultrymeat have risen steadily over the...
Producing fodder crops using hydroponics
17 June 2019
Dr Peter Wootton-Beard: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Hydroponic fodder systems offer the potential to alter the nutritional quality of grains.
- Sprouted grains could be viewed as a feed supplement in situations where they correct an existing...