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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...

This dashboard outlines Venture key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between June 2020 - November 2020.

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...

3 December 2020

Increasing resting time by five hours in every 24 can help cows stay in the herd for two additional lactations.

According to Dutch vet and cow behaviour expert Joep Driessen, the modern dairy cow doesn’t get...

2 December 2020

All farmers know that they’re doing a great job. Unfortunately, doing a great job isn’t always sufficient, they need proof! Farmers are increasingly being asked to provide evidence that their farm business measures up, that they...