Land: April 2022 – July 2022
This dashboard outlines land key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between April 2022 - July 2022.
Organic Farming and Biodiversity – Is it the answer?
14 December 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Organic farming strives to utilise techniques which work in collaboration with local ecosystems
- Organic farming strategies such as crop diversification and rotation can improve field plant diversity levels
- There...
Mentoring can save you time and money!
9 December 2022
“However confident you are in your own ability, there are sometimes better or different ways of doing things.”
These are the words of William Williams, who keeps around 500 easy-care ewes at the 200-acre farm near...
Wanted! Keen, capable and competent farmer, committed to sustainable farming, for a share-farming opportunity in West Wales
27 October 2022
Do you want to venture into running a farm business? A business where your skills, knowledge and efforts will be recognised and rewarded? Would you like the opportunity to be a share partner helping develop that...
Agroforestry options
25 October 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Agroforestry is receiving a lot of focus for its role in achieving net-zero globally
- Agroforestry offers multiple integration options but it is important to consider what trees to grow...
FC - Issue 41 - September/October 2022
Below is the 41st 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...
Seaweed in agriculture
20 October 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Seaweeds have long had suggested benefits for agricultural use
- Research suggests green seaweeds to be beneficial for soil/plant amendments and red seaweeds to have some potential for animal feeds...