News and Events

1 April 2020

David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. 

• Lameness is the third most impactful disease in dairy cattle, with respect to economics and animal welfare
• Lameness is not a single disease; it has multiple causes and, as such...

1 April 2020

Hollie Riddell, Bangor University.

• Lamb production is the backbone of Welsh agriculture and also makes a significant economic contribution across the rest of the UK.
• Lamb production is associated with several environmental impacts including greenhouse gas...

26 March 2020

Rhys Davies, Farming Connect Dairy Technical Officer

It is important that the cow has an edge to her appetite, therefore, ensuring cows have cleaned up any silage two hours prior to morning milking and holding...

20 February 2020

David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. 

• UAV technologies are becoming more affordable, increasing the feasibility of their use within smaller-scale agricultural ventures
• Currently, the major focus of UAVs in agriculture is within the arable sector, with functionality...

11 December 2019

Background

There is substantial evidence from trials in New Zealand, Ireland and the UK to suggest that there is substantial benefit in greater species diversity in grazing swards for several reasons;

• Greater root depth and root...

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...

14 November 2019

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• As the productivity of dairy cows has increased, so have their nutritional requirements.
• The transition period is a particularly demanding time in a cow’s life, managed improperly she will...

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...

8 November 2019

Louise Radley: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• To meet the Welsh Government's pledge to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 95% by 2050, a variety of methods and technologies will be required, including carbon capture and storage...

8 November 2019

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Antibiotic growth promoters were banned in the EU in 2006 which has resulted in renewed interest in alternative, novel solutions to improving performance, efficiency and animal health.
• Essential oils from...