Circular systems in agriculture part 2: Energy and Agriculture
3 April 2023
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Circularising energy on farms could reduce costs and greenhouse gasses and even generate revenue, or valuable by-products
- Technologies for producing energy for circular use on farms include those which...
Silvopoultry: Three birds, one stone
3 April 2023
Dr Saba Amir, IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Establishment of trees in hen ranges as part of a silvopoultry system is considered to improve poultry welfare, provide wider environmental benefits and increase local biodiversity.
- Because the...
Control of Dermanyssus gallinae, the poultry red mite using Integrated Pest Management
27 February 2023
Saba Amir, IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Dermanyssus gallinae is a serious threat to laying hens and egg production in many parts of the world
- Acaricide resistance and changes in pesticide legislations have made the management of...
Focus on Gut Health in Pigs and Poultry
7 February 2023
Saba Amir, IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Since the ban on the use of in-feed antibiotic growth promoters, gut health has been the focus of animal nutrition to improve performance and reduce the burden of enteric diseases...
The navel - a pathway for disease after birth: Managing livestock disease to improve welfare and production
25 January 2023
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Following birth, livestock are highly susceptible to diseases and mortality rates are high
- Management of the newborn’s navel region is important to prevent infections from tracking through to the...
Circular systems in agriculture Part 1: Livestock production sustainability
21 December 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Circular systems and economies aim to improve efficiencies whilst reducing waste by recycling, reusing and refurbishing materials and energy throughout production
- Within agriculture, many production aspects are amenable to...
Organic Farming and Biodiversity – Is it the answer?
14 December 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Organic farming strives to utilise techniques which work in collaboration with local ecosystems
- Organic farming strategies such as crop diversification and rotation can improve field plant diversity levels
- There...
Land sparing and land sharing – considerations for farming with nature
16 November 2022
Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Land sparing and land sharing are two different perspectives on land management towards improving global biodiversity
- The Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme proposal appears to favour a land sharing...