News and Events

4 October 2018

Dr Stephen Chapman: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Take home messages:

• Agricultural pollution is a growing cause of concern
• Membrane technologies can filter nitrogen and other pollutants from agricultural waste streams
• Membrane technologies can also be used to...

4 October 2018

Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Take home messages:

• Slurry management can present various challenges for farm businesses
• Using separation technologies can reduce the requirement for slurry storage and the potential for pollution
• Liquid and...

Take home messages:

• Omega 3 fatty acids are linked to many health benefits for consumers
• Omega 3 levels in milk can be influenced by the cow’s diet, such as increasing fresh forage feed intake
• Consumer demands for organic dairy products...

Dr Elizabeth Hart: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Take home messages:

• Precision livestock farming aims to increase animal productivity, improve animal welfare and health, whilst reducing environmental impact.
• The improvement of animal productivity is achieved using real time monitoring and management systems...

Dr Elizabeth Hart: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Take home messages:

• The application of alternative measures to reduce the reliance on anthelmintics to treat parasites in livestock are an important issue.
• The rate of larval migration upon pastures largely depends on the...

16 May 2018

Dr Elizabeth Hart: Farming Connect Knowledge Exchange Hub, IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Take home messages:

• Current research aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly enteric methane.
• Methane production comes from a community of microbes within the...

30 April 2018

Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Take home messages:

• Soil organisms are essential components of a healthy, functioning soil.
• Numerous soil processes are influenced by the size and diversity of soil organism communities.
• The activities...

19 February 2018

Take home messages:

• Addressing the correct nutritional requirements of the ewe during pregnancy is important for animal performance and welfare.
• During the last stage of pregnancy additional supplementation may be required dependent on body condition score...

25 January 2018

Take home messages:

• Soil compaction is major issue for modern agriculture.
• This can influence soil physical and chemical characteristics and can affect soil-based processes.
• Compacted soil is economically damaging to farm business efficiency, as it results...

Take home messages:

• Increasing the amount of species in UK grasslands can offer benefits in terms of production, whilst reducing environmental impact.
• Diverse grassland swards can enhance agro-ecosystem biodiversity and increase soil health and function.
• This approach could reduce necessary...