Farming Connect - Summary
Here is a summary of Farming Connect's programmes outputs and achievements during the quarter 01.09.2016 - 30.11.2016 under the programme's headings:
Welsh pasture project report 2016
6 farms have been providing weekly data on the grass growth of their farms and the management decisions undertaken as part of the Farming Connect Pasture Project. The aim of the project is to highlight the potential benefits of measuring...
FC - Issue 6
Below is the 6th 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...
Pengelli Rotational Grazing
Switching to rotational grazing from a set stocking system is allowing a Welsh sheep farmer to increase his stocking rate by 25%.
Alwyn Phillips, who runs two performance-recorded pedigree flocks of Texels and Poll Dorsets near Caernarfon, is bucking...
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs)
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
- To reduce the harmful effects of pollution, areas of elevated nitrate sensitivity (NVZs) have been identified and in these areas limits on nitrate additions have been imposed.
- This is primarily necessary from an environmental...
Current factors affecting UK woodlands and forestry industry: Pathogens
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
The global trade of plants and trees has facilitated the movement of numerous harmful pests and diseases, some of which are now established in the UK and are likely to be difficult to eradicate...
Current factors affecting UK woodlands and forestry industry: Pest species
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
By virtue of geography, UK trees and woodlands have traditionally been protected from many continental pests and pathogens, however as the movement of humans and the global trade of plants and trees has increased...