FC - Issue 26 - March/April 2020
Below is the 26th 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...
Glastir Woodland Restoration (GWR) Expression of interest (EOI) window now open!
23 March 2020
The 8th Glastir Woodland Restoration (GWR) Expression of interest (EOI) window has opened on the 16th March 2020 and will close at midnight on 24 April 2020.
GWR provides capital works for restocking, fencing and associated...
European Innovation Partnership Wales projects exceed targets
3 March 2020
More than 100 groups of farmers and foresters in Wales have expressed interest in investigating more efficient methods of working or introducing new technologies through a series of sector-specific projects funded by EIP (European Innovation Partnership)...
Establishing Trees in Bracken project - 25/02/2020
Work is underway on the Establishing Trees in Bracken project.
Episode 7 - Growing Christmas Trees with David Phillips - 13/12/2019
Growing Christmas Trees with David Phillips, Clearwell Farm, Cardiff, who has recently taken advantage of Farming Connect’s Management Exchange programme. Aled and Jim visit the farm at the busiest time of the year for them.
Noble Fir could be profitable diversification for Welsh farms, says grower
22 November 2019
A Welsh Christmas tree grower is planning to grow some species specifically for the foliage market after discovering opportunities in this sector.
Arable and sheep farmer David Phillips diversified into growing trees at Clearwell Farm at...
Public goods and farming
19 November 2019
Dr Richard Kipling: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
The delivery of public goods from agriculture is currently a major topic in relation to future farm payments in Wales and the UK in general. It is therefore important for...
Small-scale forestry for bioenergy consumption – Part 1: Important tree species for consideration
11 November 2019
Louise Radley: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Planting areas of woodlands is a great method to increase carbon capture, supported by a number of grants and incentive schemes within Wales (See Part III)
- Mixed tree species plantations result...