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A DIY artificial insemination course run by a ‘super patient’ trainer and subsidised by Farming Connect is expected to pay dividends for a young…

Farmers 'best placed' to identify on-farm habitats, expert says 26 February 2021 | Welsh government should ask farmers to complete their own environmental plans, a poll suggests Farmers are best placed to identify important on-farm habitats and historical features that will form part of future environmental support schemes, according to an expert. Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) Cymru director Dr Glenda Thomas said most farmers were very good at habitat identification. She said most farmers also had a good knowledge of where important flora and fauna were located on-farm. “I thi...

Farmers advised to avoid overgrazing to protect red clover leys 23 February 2021 | Red clover can perform well in cell grazing systems if the leys are not overgrazed Sheep farmers in Wales have been advised by a leading agronomist to avoid overgrazing to protect red clover leys. Farmers sought advice from Helen Mathieu, of Germinal, during a recent Farming Connect webinar on red clover; they included lamb producers with cell grazing systems. Red clover can perform well in cell grazing systems on Welsh livestock farms if the leys are not over-grazed. “In a 25-day rotation in a cell grazing ...

By Debbie James Calving heifer replacements at 22 months is helping a Pembrokeshire dairy farm reduce its carbon footprint from milk production. Lowering the age at first calving makes good economic sense for Jeff and Sarah Wheeler but it also means that less methane is emitted during rearing when animals are consuming inputs and not producing milk. By targeting fast early growth rates, the 35 heifers reared annually at Clyngwyn, Efailwen, calve down at 22 months. Age at first calving was identified as having a positive influence on the farm’s carbon footprint during its recent au...

A HOLYWELL farmer was one of many recognised for a national award following a very challenging time for the industry. Announced virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lantra Cymru Wales’ Land-based Learner of the Year Awards recognised the initiative, skills and enthusiasm of individuals pursuing careers within the environmental and land-based sectors. Winner of the Learner of the Year Award (20 years and under) went to John Williams from Whitford, near Holywell. The 17-year-old is currently studying a Level 3 Agricultural course, at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Coleg Glynl...