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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.
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
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
October 14, 2025 at 10:05 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
October 9, 2025 at 10:03 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
October 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
⏰ Time is running out! The Plant Science Wales Meeting registration closes on Friday.
Secure your spot, connect with peers, help shape the future of plant research.

➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-scie...

#PlantScienceWales #LastChance
Plant Science Wales Meeting 2025
Connecting the Plant Science Community across Wales
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October 8, 2025 at 11:28 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
October 2, 2025 at 10:53 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...
October 2, 2025 at 10:50 AM
📸 Great to welcome delegates from Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ZAAS, China) to IBERS! They toured our facilities and signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen international research collaboration.

#IBERS #PlantScience #Collaboration #ZAAS
October 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
📢 Good news! We’ve extended the registration deadline for the Plant Science Wales Meeting to October 10th.

Don't miss out!

➡️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-science-wales-meeting-2025-tickets-1388011964149

#PlantScienceWales #Networking #PlantScience #Conference
Plant Science Wales Meeting 2025
Connecting the Plant Science Community across Wales
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September 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM