THE application window for the Prosper from Pasture Programme is now open and will be open between 12 pm, (Nov 6) and 12 pm, (Dec 9).
It is recognised that the farm area is the first physical...
Initiatives to lower emissions improves dairy farmer’s income
A dairy farmer has reduced his annual inputs of nitrogen to 135kg/hectare (ha) from 400kg while maintaining the same level of grass growth through a series of efficiency measures designed to...
Neil Hamilton AM urges farmers to get behind Farming in Wales campaign
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...