Technical Articles

16 October 2020

Land management and grazing for upland farms: incorporating more environmental sustainability

16 October 2020 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. The shift in agricultural practices towards environmental sustainability requires improved alternative forage options Periods of bare soil and topographical features such as upland hillslopes increase water run-off and associated negative environmental...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Organic, Sheep

Theme: Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Grassland Management

12 October 2020

Nanotechnology and agriculture: Could smaller mean better?

12 October 2020 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Nanotechnology is already playing roles in modern agriculture and could have further implementation in the future More research is needed to determine the environmental impacts of specific usage of nanomaterials and...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Dairy

Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Grassland Management

8 October 2020 - 8 October 2020

Part 1: Greenhouse gas emissions & environmental impacts of the poultry industry

8 October 2020 Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. The poultry industry has seen huge growth and advancement in the past few decades, with the UK currently producing 1.7 million tonnes of chicken meat and 11.4 million eggs. Whilst the...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Poultry

Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

6 October 2020

Digital disregard and inequality in rural areas

6 October 2020 Dr David Cutress, Aberystwyth University. Internet access is not universal across the entirety of the UK with there being clear evidence of an urban/rural divide Agriculture, along with all other sectors are advancing into a future where...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Horticulture, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep

Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Grassland Management

30 September 2020

Precision livestock technologies in the pig sector

30 September 2020 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Pig meat has been one of the top sources of meat globally for over 40 years Precision technologies aim to improve efficiency, productivity and animal welfare of pigs with most being...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Pigs

Theme: Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare

11 September 2020

Beef quality grading in Europe: Shifting to a consumer centred perception of beef quality

11 September 2020 Dr Sibhekiso Siphambili, Dr Pip Nicholas-Davies: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. With the challenges faced by the beef industry there is need for a consumer focused grading system to ensure continued competitiveness of beef against other animal-based proteins The...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Beef

Theme: Business, Livestock

10 September 2020

Organic arable farming and climate impacts

10 September 2020 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Organic farming is a growing industry where farmers can achieve higher prices but production costs tend to be higher Advocates of organic farming indicate several climate beneficial effects, however, scientific research...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Organic

Theme: Land Key Specialism: Grassland Management

27 August 2020

Biochar for climate change: Is it a viable strategy?

27 August 2020 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Biochar acts as a way to make use of grown biomass sources (such as bioenergy crops) as well as waste biomass sources (including crop and animal residues) Biochar preserves more carbon...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Forestry, Horticulture

Theme: Land Key Specialism: Grassland Management

18 August 2020

Part 2: Greenhouse gases produced in pig rearing

18 August 2020 Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. When excluding feed production, manure produces the most greenhouse gases in the process of pig rearing. Housing has a significant impact on nitrous oxide and ammonia emissions, with slatted floors producing...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Pigs

Theme: Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare, Nutrient Management Planning

17 August 2020

Part 1: Greenhouse gases produced in pig rearing

17 August 2020 Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. The environmental impact of livestock production is currently under intense scrutiny, often with a focus on ruminants but it is important to consider the contribution of monogastric animals too. In pigs...

Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Pigs

Theme: Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare