26 June 2019

Dr Peter Wootton-Beard RNutr: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Robotic weeders aim to increase both the precision and automation of weed control through either chemical or mechanical methods, within rows.
• Most rely on rapidly improving vision...

25 June 2019

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Bovine milk is the most popular and economically important type of milk in developed countries, including the UK.
• As consumers demand more diverse products and interest in speciality foods grows...

17 June 2019

Dr Peter Wootton-Beard: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Hydroponic fodder systems offer the potential to alter the nutritional quality of grains.
• Sprouted grains could be viewed as a feed supplement in situations where they correct an existing...

 17 June 2019

Dr Peter Wootton – Beard RNutr: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• New strains of potato blight are inevitable, requiring frequent reviews of control measures.
• Adherence to best practice for blight control is essential to prevent the...

27 February 2019

Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Methane (CH₄) is a well-known greenhouse gas (GHG) with a global warming potential 28 times that of carbon dioxide (CO₂). The agricultural sector contributes significantly to...

27 February 2019

Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University

Take home messages:

• The time just before and just after birth is extremely demanding for ewes in terms of energy.
• Inadequate management during this period can often cause serious and...

14 February 2019

Cate L. Williams¹ & Peter C. Wootton – Beard²

¹Lecturer in Livestock Science, IBERS, Aberystwyth University clw30@aber.ac.uk

²Lecturer in Agri-Technology, IBERS, Aberystwyth University pcw1@aber.ac.uk

Introduction

Agricultural practice is approaching a...

10 January 2019

Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

The application of thermal imaging in livestock is an innovative new technology, which can aid in the detection of injuries, lameness, infections and injection site reactions whilst minimising labour costs...

10 January 2019

Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• The time just before and just after birth is very demanding for animals in terms of energy.
• Inadequate management during this period can often cause serious and costly diseases.
• Metabolic...

Dr Stephen Chapman: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Take home messages:

• The agricultural industry is a major consumer of plastic
• Plastic mulch and silage wrap waste is expensive to dispose of correctly
• Biodegradable and compostable plastics offer a suitable alternative to...