By Dave Davies, Silage Solutions Ltd

This short article aims to highlight the things to look for when making your additive choice.  As there are so many different products on the market it is impossible to detail each and every...

Below is the second 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...

By Jamie McCoy- Farming Connect Dairy Technical Officer 

As grass has continued to grow over the winter, it is important to take steps to preserve sward quality and ensure better silage.

Conditions during the winter of 2015, although wet, have...

As ewes approach lambing, their nutritional demands should be met by tailored rations based on analysed forages.

To ensure rations are targeted specifically for ewes in late pregnancy, farmers are being encouraged to have their forages analysed, especially baled...

Flock review to achieve long term business goals 

Glascoed Farm is a 250-acre holding running three flocks consisting of Aberfield cross, Highlander cross, and Welsh ewes, alongside a herd of cattle. Committed to continuous...

Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?

To improve grass quality through rotational grazing: we are growing more grass as a result of grazing sheep and cattle on a...

This is a 1 day training course with a certificate issued following completion.

It is essential to ensure your land is mole hill free. Soil from mole hills can contaminate your fodder in particular silage and is the main cause...

CEA allows total control of growing environment, increasing efficiency and precision of production and resource usage, sometimes referred to as ‘Vertical Farming’ and typically refers to environments where all requirements are provided by the system (light, water, nutrients, etc.).

This module aims to introduce you to concepts relating to soil health, particularly the processes and management considerations relating to maintaining soil health and avoiding soil erosion and damage. It will also introduce you to the wider importance of soils...

Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?

Gaining a better understanding of our soils and silage: we are not heavy users of purchased feeds but want to...