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AgriTech

AgriTech 4.0: Future perspectives for technology

28 April 2021 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Technological advancement is undergoing rapid and continual development within the agricultural sector Technologies are moving towards more environmental considerations as a new focus for the sector as a whole Facilitating farmer...
Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep
Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Grassland Management
Regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture: buzzword and beyond

15 April 2021 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Regenerative agriculture aims to shift away from productivity and sustaining outputs towards the four R’s, renewal, recovery, replacement and repair of ecosystems. Many farmers already use individual regenerative practices but may...
Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Horticulture, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep
Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Grassland Management, Water Quality
grassland

The benefits of mixed grazing approaches in grassland-livestock systems

14 April 2021 Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Take home messages: Mixed grazing systems can increase ruminant production potential Grazing multiple species of herbivore either simultaneously or consecutively can increase pasture usage efficiency and reduce parasite burdens This can...
Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Beef, Dairy, Sheep
Theme: Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Animal Health and Welfare, Grassland Management
UAV

An update on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in agriculture

15 March 2021 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. UAV development and the market for use is continuing to grow New regulations and legislations have been put in place which in many instances could facilitate easier use of this technology...
Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Organic, Sheep
Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Grassland Management, Woodland Management
tractor

Can clover cut carbon: Legumes and nitrogen use on farms

18 February 2021 Dr David Cutress & Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Globally, applications of nitrogen (N) for plant growth are the single biggest source of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in the agriculture sector Nutrient management planning and other...
Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Horticulture, Sheep
Theme: Land Key Specialism: Grassland Management, Nutrient Management Planning
farm safety

Strategies and technologies to improve farm health and safety

25 January 2021 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. The agricultural sector is statistically one of the most dangerous industries globally but there are several possible tools, guides and schemes which could help farmers Farmers mindsets surrounding farm safety need...
Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Alternative Livestock, Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Horticulture, Organic, Pigs, Poultry, Sheep
Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Grassland Management, Health and Safety