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...
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...
Your fight against blight: From Blue 13 and Pink 6 to Dark Green 37.
17 June 2019
Dr Peter Wootton – Beard RNutr: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- New strains of potato blight are inevitable, requiring frequent reviews of control measures.
- Adherence to best practice for blight control is essential to prevent the...
Farming Connect Skills & Training Programme – you have twice as long to apply for a huge range of subsidised or fully funded training!
7 May 2019
With Farming Connect’s skills application window open now until 5pm Friday, 28 June, it might be a good time to consider developing your skills as all those working in the farming and forestry industries prepare...
Living off 10 acres - making a successful living from a small parcel of land
2 May 2019
Farming Connect is holding a series of workshops under the title "Living off 10 acres" aimed at providing information and inspiration for those who are interested in making a successful living off a small...