IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science
@ibers.bsky.social
World leading research...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
🌱 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
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
🌱 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
Visit us above Hall 1 to chat about sustainable farming, novel forage legumes, biomass crops like miscanthus and willow, and more.
#RWASWinterFair #IBERS
🌱 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
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
🌱 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
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
Hattie presenting
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Hattie presenting
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
#Nuffield2025 #IBERS #FutureFarming
November 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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
#Nuffield2025 #IBERS #FutureFarming
🌊 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
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
🌊 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
Featuring IBERS researcher Dr Jessica Adams and over 40 artists, scientists and historians.
https://ow.ly/ZuJo50Xplxk
#IBERS #Seaweed #ScienceMeetsArt #AberystwythPrintmakers
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
#IBERS #Agritech #AI #PotatoResearch
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 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
#IBERS #Agritech #AI #PotatoResearch
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
#IBERS #TechnolegAmaeth #DeallusrwyddArtiffisial #YmchwilTatws
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 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
#IBERS #TechnolegAmaeth #DeallusrwyddArtiffisial #YmchwilTatws
🌍 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
#WalesClimateWeek #MadeInWales
November 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🌍 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
#WalesClimateWeek #MadeInWales
🌍 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
#WythnosHinsawddCymru
November 6, 2025 at 10:05 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
#WythnosHinsawddCymru
🌱 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
#WalesClimateWeek #SustainableFarming
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🌱 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
#WalesClimateWeek #SustainableFarming
🌱 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
🌱 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. 🌍
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
Wales’ strength in plant science lies in its people and partnerships. 🌱
https://ow.ly/CV9J50XmkOU
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 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
Wales’ strength in plant science lies in its people and partnerships. 🌱
https://ow.ly/CV9J50XmkOU
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
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
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
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
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
#Bioeconomy #Aberystwyth
October 28, 2025 at 10:54 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
#Bioeconomy #Aberystwyth
🌱 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!
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
🌱 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!
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!
🌍 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
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
🌍 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
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
🌍 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
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
🌍 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
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
We were pleased to welcome Dr Charlotte Lusty, Head of Seed Collections at Kew Gardens Millennium Seed Bank, to IBERS on Monday.
She toured our Bio-Seed Bank, found out about the Biorefinery, and gave an inspiring talk to our scientists on global seed conservation. 🌾
#PlantScience #IBERS
She toured our Bio-Seed Bank, found out about the Biorefinery, and gave an inspiring talk to our scientists on global seed conservation. 🌾
#PlantScience #IBERS
October 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We were pleased to welcome Dr Charlotte Lusty, Head of Seed Collections at Kew Gardens Millennium Seed Bank, to IBERS on Monday.
She toured our Bio-Seed Bank, found out about the Biorefinery, and gave an inspiring talk to our scientists on global seed conservation. 🌾
#PlantScience #IBERS
She toured our Bio-Seed Bank, found out about the Biorefinery, and gave an inspiring talk to our scientists on global seed conservation. 🌾
#PlantScience #IBERS
From wild grass to climate solution 🌱
IBERS scientists have developed new Miscanthus varieties: high-yielding, resilient, and vital for bioenergy with carbon capture (BECCS) — helping the UK reach net zero by 2050.
👉 www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/abo...
#Miscanthus #NetZero #Bioeconomy
IBERS scientists have developed new Miscanthus varieties: high-yielding, resilient, and vital for bioenergy with carbon capture (BECCS) — helping the UK reach net zero by 2050.
👉 www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/abo...
#Miscanthus #NetZero #Bioeconomy
October 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
From wild grass to climate solution 🌱
IBERS scientists have developed new Miscanthus varieties: high-yielding, resilient, and vital for bioenergy with carbon capture (BECCS) — helping the UK reach net zero by 2050.
👉 www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/abo...
#Miscanthus #NetZero #Bioeconomy
IBERS scientists have developed new Miscanthus varieties: high-yielding, resilient, and vital for bioenergy with carbon capture (BECCS) — helping the UK reach net zero by 2050.
👉 www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/abo...
#Miscanthus #NetZero #Bioeconomy
O wair gwyllt, i ateb i broblemau hinsawdd
Mae gwyddonwyr IBERS wedi datblygu amrywiadau newydd o Fiscanthws: uchel eu cynnyrch, gwydn, a hanfodol ar gyfer bio-ynni â dal carbon (BECCS) — yn helpu'r DU i gyrraedd sero net erbyn 2050.
www.aber.ac.uk/cy/ibers/amd...
#Miscanthws #SeroNet
Mae gwyddonwyr IBERS wedi datblygu amrywiadau newydd o Fiscanthws: uchel eu cynnyrch, gwydn, a hanfodol ar gyfer bio-ynni â dal carbon (BECCS) — yn helpu'r DU i gyrraedd sero net erbyn 2050.
www.aber.ac.uk/cy/ibers/amd...
#Miscanthws #SeroNet
October 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
O wair gwyllt, i ateb i broblemau hinsawdd
Mae gwyddonwyr IBERS wedi datblygu amrywiadau newydd o Fiscanthws: uchel eu cynnyrch, gwydn, a hanfodol ar gyfer bio-ynni â dal carbon (BECCS) — yn helpu'r DU i gyrraedd sero net erbyn 2050.
www.aber.ac.uk/cy/ibers/amd...
#Miscanthws #SeroNet
Mae gwyddonwyr IBERS wedi datblygu amrywiadau newydd o Fiscanthws: uchel eu cynnyrch, gwydn, a hanfodol ar gyfer bio-ynni â dal carbon (BECCS) — yn helpu'r DU i gyrraedd sero net erbyn 2050.
www.aber.ac.uk/cy/ibers/amd...
#Miscanthws #SeroNet
IBERS researcher Dr Hannah Vallin visited @ualberta.bsky.social 🌱
Working on the “Climate Action Through Grazing” project, she explored how grasslands can store carbon, cut emissions & support biodiversity. 🌍
More 👉 www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/new...
#IBERS #ClimateAction #Grasslands
Working on the “Climate Action Through Grazing” project, she explored how grasslands can store carbon, cut emissions & support biodiversity. 🌍
More 👉 www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/new...
#IBERS #ClimateAction #Grasslands
October 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
IBERS researcher Dr Hannah Vallin visited @ualberta.bsky.social 🌱
Working on the “Climate Action Through Grazing” project, she explored how grasslands can store carbon, cut emissions & support biodiversity. 🌍
More 👉 www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/new...
#IBERS #ClimateAction #Grasslands
Working on the “Climate Action Through Grazing” project, she explored how grasslands can store carbon, cut emissions & support biodiversity. 🌍
More 👉 www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/new...
#IBERS #ClimateAction #Grasslands
Dr Hannah Vallin, ymchwilydd yn IBERS, wedi ymweld ag @ualberta.bsky.social
Gan weithio ar y prosiect "Gweithredu ar yr Hinsawdd drwy Bori", edrychodd ar sut y gall glaswelltiroedd helpu i storio carbon, lleihau allyriadau a chefnogi bioamrywiaeth.
Mwy www.aber.ac.uk/cy/ibers/new...
Gan weithio ar y prosiect "Gweithredu ar yr Hinsawdd drwy Bori", edrychodd ar sut y gall glaswelltiroedd helpu i storio carbon, lleihau allyriadau a chefnogi bioamrywiaeth.
Mwy www.aber.ac.uk/cy/ibers/new...
October 2, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Dr Hannah Vallin, ymchwilydd yn IBERS, wedi ymweld ag @ualberta.bsky.social
Gan weithio ar y prosiect "Gweithredu ar yr Hinsawdd drwy Bori", edrychodd ar sut y gall glaswelltiroedd helpu i storio carbon, lleihau allyriadau a chefnogi bioamrywiaeth.
Mwy www.aber.ac.uk/cy/ibers/new...
Gan weithio ar y prosiect "Gweithredu ar yr Hinsawdd drwy Bori", edrychodd ar sut y gall glaswelltiroedd helpu i storio carbon, lleihau allyriadau a chefnogi bioamrywiaeth.
Mwy www.aber.ac.uk/cy/ibers/new...