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The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) is an internationally-recognised research and teaching centre providing a unique base for research in response to global challenges.
Hot off the press - the latest Farm Business Survey is out today. A snapshot of farm incomes and prices in Wales in 2024-25.

Pick up a copy on our stand at the Winter Fair - we're on the balcony overlooking the Main Exhibition Hall - or go online: https://ow.ly/NCM350XwOv7
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Newydd ei gyhoeddi - mae llyfryn Arolwg Busnes Fferm 2024-25 ar gael nawr. Cipolwg ar brisiau ac incwm ffermydd Cymru yn ystod 2024-25.

Galwch heibio'n stondin yn y Ffair Aeaf i mofyn copi a chael sgwrs - ni ar y balcon uwchlaw'r Prif Neuadd Arddangos - neu ewch arlein: https://ow.ly/qJA550XwOuL
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🌱 IBERS will be at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair on Nov 24–25!

Visit us above Hall 1 to chat about sustainable farming, novel forage legumes, biomass crops like miscanthus and willow, and more.

#RWASWinterFair #IBERS
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🌱 Bydd IBERS yn Ffair Aeaf Frenhinol Cymru ar Dachwedd 24–25!

Dewch i'n gweld uwchben Neuadd 1 i sgwrsio am ffermio cynaliadwy, codlysiau porthiant newydd, cnydau biomas fel miscanthus a helyg, a mwy.

#FfairAeafCFFR #IBERS
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
IBERS’ Meirion Roberts iis at the Nuffield Farming Conference in Aberdeen, where his student and Nuffield Scholar Hattie McFadzean presented her report on climate change resilience in the dairy sector. Great work, Hattie!

#Nuffield2025 #IBERS #FutureFarming
November 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM
From straw to sugar: ARCITEKBio (an IBERS spinout) is turning agricultural waste into xylitol — a natural, low-calorie sweetener that’s good for teeth and the planet 🌍

Sustainable biotech at its best.

🔗 https://ow.ly/X8eA50XsyUI
🎬 https://ow.ly/e96c50XsyUB

#Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #Innovation
Sustainable Sweeteners
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November 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
O wellt i siwgr: Mae ARCITEKBio (cwmni deillio yn IBERS) yn troi gwastraff amgylcheddol yn sylitol - melysydd naturiol, isel ei galorïau sy’n llesol i’r dannedd a’r blaned.

Dyma fiodechnoleg gynaliadwy ar ei gorau.

🔗 https://ow.ly/vlPz50XsyV7
🎬 https://ow.ly/Choc50XsyTP

#Bioeconomi #Arloesi
Sustainable Sweeteners
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November 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🌊 Ar Lan y Môr / On the Seashore exhibition now open at Aberystwyth Arts Centre!

Featuring IBERS researcher Dr Jessica Adams and over 40 artists, scientists and historians.
https://ow.ly/ZuJo50Xplxk

#IBERS #Seaweed #ScienceMeetsArt #AberystwythPrintmakers
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Last week’s workshop on early potato blight detection went brilliantly — great insights from ADAS GOWANCo & Farming Connect. Exciting progress on our AI-driven mobile app to support growers.

#IBERS #Agritech #AI #PotatoResearch
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Diolch i bawb ddaeth i’n gweithdy diweddar ar ganfod clwy’r tatws yn gynnar. Cawson ni gyfraniadau gwych gan ADAS GOWANCo a Chyswllt Ffermio, wrth i ni fwrw mlaen gyda’n gwaith cyffrous o greu ap symudol i dyfwyr, wedi’i yrru gan AI.

#IBERS #TechnolegAmaeth #DeallusrwyddArtiffisial #YmchwilTatws
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Fully-funded #PhDproject at Earlham Institute in collaboration with @ibers.bsky.social, understanding genome regulation in hybrid Miscanthus for #sustainable #biomass production.

Join our supportive PhD and postdoctoral community!

#Genomics #Bioenergy
4-year NRPDTP PhD at Earlham Institute
Application deadline: 02 December 2025
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November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🌍 This #WalesClimateWeek, we’re highlighting IBERS research farms driving climate-smart agriculture. From low-emission livestock systems to sustainable crop trials, innovation starts here in Wales. 🌱 https://www.ibers.org

#WalesClimateWeek #MadeInWales
November 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🌍 Yn ystod wythnos #HinsawddCymru hon, rydym yn amlygu ffermydd ymchwil IBERS sy'n hwyluso amaethyddiaeth sy'n Hinsawdd ddeallus. O systemau anifeiliaid is-allyru i brofion cnydau cynaliadwy, mae arloesedd yn dechrau yma yng Nghymru. 🌱 https://www.ibers.org

#WythnosHinsawddCymru
November 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The head of our oat breeding programme was on BBC R4’s Farming Today this morning. Dr Catherine Howarth was talking about IBERS’ contribution to a major oat genome study, helping plant breeders develop even better varieties.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002ln4y
Farming Today - 05/11/25 Preparedness for animal disease, bird flu housing order, seeds, oat genome. - BBC Sounds
How ready are we for a major outbreak of animal disease? MPs say we're not ready enough.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Roedd pennaeth ein rhaglen bridio ceirch ar raglen Farming Today ar BBC Radio 4 bore ‘ma. Roedd Dr Catherine Howarth yn trafod cyfraniad IBERS at astudiaeth ryngwladol o bwys all helpu bridwyr planhigion i ddatblygu mathau hyd yn oed gwell o’r cnwd maethlon, gwydn yma.

https://ow.ly/lLJt50Xn7xq
Farming Today - 05/11/25 Preparedness for animal disease, bird flu housing order, seeds, oat genome. - BBC Sounds
How ready are we for a major outbreak of animal disease? MPs say we're not ready enough.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🌱 For #WalesClimateWeek, we're spotlighting AberDart & AberMagic — high sugar grasses bred at IBERS that cut GHGs & boost farm productivity. Proud to work with Germinal Horizon to deliver climate-smart ag across Wales & beyond. 🌍

#WalesClimateWeek #SustainableFarming
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🌱 Ar gyfer #WalesClimateWeek, rydym yn tynnu sylw at AberDart & AberMagic — glaswelltau â siwgr uchel a fridiwyd yn IBERS sy'n lleihau nwyon tŷ gwydr ac yn cynyddu cynhyrchiant fferm. Balch o weithio gyda Germinal Horizon i gyflwyno amaethyddiaeth synhwyrol hinsawdd ledled Cymru ac yn ehangach. 🌍
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Researchers and students from across Wales gathered at the National Botanic Garden of Wales for #PlantScienceWales, celebrating collaboration, biodiversity, and innovation in plant research.

Wales’ strength in plant science lies in its people and partnerships. 🌱

https://ow.ly/CV9J50XmkOU
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It’s #WalesClimateWeek (Nov 3–7) 🌍
At IBERS, every strand of our research supports climate action — from climate-resilient crops and bioenergy to biodiversity and sustainable food systems.

Science in action for a changing world.

https://www.ibers.org

#WalesClimateWeek #ClimateAction
November 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
IBERS scientists helped crack the oat genome! 🌾

33 genomes sequenced, 9,000+ mapped, and the first oat pan-transcriptome released. A major step toward healthier, climate-resilient oats.

Read More: https://ow.ly/iNY350XkbBl

#Oats #IBERS #PanOat #Genomics #Nature #BBSRC
October 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Great to catch up with Ben Lake MP at the Aberystwyth Biorefinery alongside Dr David Bryant and Prof. Iain Donnison — discussing innovation, sustainability, and the future of bioeconomy in Wales. 🌱

#Bioeconomy #Aberystwyth
October 28, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🌱 From Wakehurst to Wales: protecting the world’s plant diversity.

We welcomed Dr Charlotte Lusty from Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank to IBERS as Cate Blanchett shines a spotlight on the same vital mission.

🔗 https://ow.ly/yQjJ50Xfobt
🔗 BBC News: https://ow.ly/b4UA50Xfobs
Cate Blanchett: In praise of the humble seed
The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🌱 Tomorrow we launch Plant Science Wales at the National Botanic Garden of Wales!

Explore seed banks, herbarium tours & panels on agri-tech, biophilia & more.

Organised by IBERS & NBGW, supported by the Learned Society of Wales. Follow for behind-the-scenes & speaker highlights!
October 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🌍 World Food Day - Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future
At IBERS, we’re working build a more sustainable future, where food, feed and plant-based resources are produced responsibly and resiliently.

Science, agriculture, and innovation — hand in hand.

#WorldFoodDay #IBERS #FoodSecurity
October 16, 2025 at 7:35 AM
🌍 Diwrnod Bwyd y Byd

Law yn Llaw dros Fwyd Gwell a Dyfodol Gwell

Yn IBERS, rydyn ni’n gweithio i adeiladu dyfodol mwy cynaliadwy — lle caiff bwyd, porthiant ac adnoddau sy’n seiliedg ar blanhigion eu cynhyrchu yn gyfrifol ac yn wydn.

#DiwrnodBwydyByd #IBERS #DiogelwchBwyd
October 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM