News and Events
Air pollution: Reducing ammonia emissions by adapting livestock management approaches
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...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR): Can precision technologies help?
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...
Air pollution: The role of agriculture in Wales
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...
Venture: June 2020 – November 2020
This dashboard outlines Venture key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between June 2020 - November 2020.
Agrisgôp success story as a bilingual ‘farming’ diary 2021 reaches the shelves
11 December 2020
If coronavirus has scuppered your plans for Christmas shopping, don’t despair! An enterprising group of young women from North Wales may have the perfect solution. If your nearest and dearest are involved with farming or rural...
Ewe lambs can eat 3% of liveweight per day on well managed Fodder beet
9 December 2020
Ewe lambs and yearlings can eat more than three per cent of their liveweight a day grazing fodder beet but the crop must have good leaf cover and be correctly allocated to achieve this intake for...
Additional support to increase your efficiency and boost profits for all eligible land-based businesses in Wales
26 November 2020
Need help with a business plan, advice about adding value to your business by looking at your livestock, land or diversifying opportunities, or guidance to identify any issues which might be preventing your business from operating...
Launch of ‘Damara Môn’ lamb promises distinct eating experience
23 November 2020
‘Damara Môn’ will next week become the latest Anglesey based speciality brand to hit the food scene, offering a new and distinctive eating experience that has already got people across the UK showing interest.
“In many...