NEIL Hamilton, AM for Mid & West Wales and Leader of UKIP Wales, is urging farmers to get behind a new campaign to promote farming in Wales.
NFU Cymru want farmers to spread the...
Prompt weaning of lambs beneficial to ewe condition at tupping
WEANING lambs at 12-14 weeks old will give ewes sufficient time to recover condition on grass before tupping gets underway in Welsh flocks this autumn.
According to independent sheep consultant...
Applications to attend Master Nutrition sheep workshop now open
NUTRITION has a long-term impact on flock performance - from embryo implantation onwards. There are various objectives related to ewe nutrition that ultimately impact flock productivity and...
Venture helps new entrant secure ‘’close to perfect’’ opportunity to farm
SHARE farming has created opportunities for a Carmarthenshire farm owner and a new entrant.
Carine Kidd’s family has farmed Glanmynys near Llandovery for generations. She was keen to secure...
Water quality protected thanks to new collaboration by farmers
THE QUALITY of water sourced from an important drinking water borehole is being protected thanks to small-scale changes to farming practices resulting from a Farming Connect-facilitated...
Welsh Shearing and Woolhandling team head to the Golden Shears in France
NEXT month is proving to be very busy for the Welsh Shearing and Woolhandling Team.
Currently busy packing, the seven strong team will soon be heading to Le Dorat in France to compete in the...
Succession planning could safeguard the future of your farm
IN an ideal world, the older generation would discuss their plans for the future of the farm business openly with other members of the family, before such discussions become necessary....
Prioritise grazed grass to reduce costs sheep expert tells lamb producers
Selecting sheep breeds that finish quickly off pasture must be given top priority by Welsh lamb producers ahead of changes to the direct subsidy system.
Independent sheep consultant John Vipond...
Farming connect looks to the future
IT is two years since young entrant Llŷr Evans was given the chance of a lifetime by his grandparents John and Dailwen Vaughan who farm Glasdir, a beef and sheep holding near Boncath in...
Farming Connect invests in vet training
FARMING CONNECT is working in collaboration with agricultural veterinary practices throughout Wales to provide fully-funded animal health and welfare training workshops to farmers. The...