News and Events

18 March 2021

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Dung beetles are nature's bin men, removing waste and supporting its further breakdown
• Manure can be a key source of food for dung beetles, however, farm grazing and animal...

17 March 2021

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Aquaponics combines the strategies of aquaculture and hydroponics
• In principal aquaponics should offer a more sustainable method of food production
• Aquaponics commercial data is limited and attempting to obtain...

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...

26 February 2021

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Reducing the C footprint of agriculture is imperative but also highly complex, with reductions in one area often causing a rise in another.
• A reduction in concentrate feed helps to...

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...

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...

15 January 2021

Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Take home messages:

• Reducing ammonia emission from agriculture is a necessary objective to reduce national levels of air pollution
• Ammonia is a key contributor to air pollution as it...

17 December 2020

Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Take home messages:

• Ammonia is a key contributor to air pollution levels, as it can become particulate matter after combination with other pollutant materials from a range of sources...

17 December 2020

Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Antimicrobial resistance is a major concern across human and animal health
• Moving away from blanket antimicrobial treatments is having positive effects on AMR but more focus is needed on...

16 December 2020

Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

Take home messages:

• Current levels of air pollution present a major health risk.
• Ammonia emitted as a result of agricultural activities can contribute to particulate matter formation (a key...