News and Events

19 July 2019

Weaning lambs at 12-14 weeks old will give ewes sufficient time to recover condition on grass before tupping gets underway in Welsh flocks this autumn.

According to independent sheep consultant Kate Phillips, there is a...

17 July 2019

On the 26^thof September, a brand-new exciting event will come to Wales offering support and advice for farmers, landowners and foresters in relation to the latest in innovation and diversification opportunities and ideas...

17 July 2019

Nutrition has a long-term impact on flock performance - from embryo implantation onwards. There are various objectives related to ewe nutrition that ultimately impact flock productivity and profitability, such as optimising conception rates and embryo...

8 July 2019

26 June 2019

Dr Ruth Wonfor and Dr Mike Rose: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Metabolic stress leading to negative energy balance is common in dairy cows in the transition period and can have implications on the quality of colostrum...

 26 June 2019

Dr Peter Wootton-Beard RNutr: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Robotic weeders aim to increase both the precision and automation of weed control through either chemical or mechanical methods, within rows.
• Most rely on rapidly improving vision...

25 June 2019

Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• Bovine milk is the most popular and economically important type of milk in developed countries, including the UK.
• As consumers demand more diverse products and interest in speciality foods grows...