War of the Weeds: The Rise of the Robots
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...
Can biomarkers in the dam or calf be used for precision dairy calf rearing?
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...
Venture helps new entrant secure ‘’close to perfect’’ opportunity to farm
25 June 2019
Share farming has created opportunities for a Carmarthenshire farm owner and a new entrant.
Carine Kidd’s family has farmed Glanmynys near Llandovery for generations. She was keen to secure the farm’s future, share the responsibility...
Nutritional qualities and opportunities for non-bovine milk in the UK
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...
Caution urged around growth in Welsh poultry sector despite strong demand
20 June 2019
Wales’ egg and poultrymeat producers have a strong future with market trends pointing towards strengthening consumption year on year, according to an industry analyst.
Consumer demand for eggs and poultrymeat have risen steadily over the...
Producing fodder crops using hydroponics
17 June 2019
Dr Peter Wootton-Beard: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
- Hydroponic fodder systems offer the potential to alter the nutritional quality of grains.
- Sprouted grains could be viewed as a feed supplement in situations where they correct an existing...
Stars of the “She shears” film will deliver shearing classes in Wales to inspire young aspiring shearers
12 June 2019
In the gruelling world of competitive sheep shearing there is no women’s section. Women and men compete together.
Four women from New Zealand who blow away stereotypes and sexism in the traditionally male world of...