More nutritious white bread could be on shelves, thanks to funding
01 May 2024
Healthier white bread could soon appear on the shelves of bakers and grocers across the UK thanks to research at Aberystwyth University.
Working with leading organic millers Shipton Mill, the team at Aberystwyth will be studying the milling and blending process for white flour.
Drought resistant cereal research ‘vital’ as world population rises – new research fellow
20 March 2024
Aberystwyth University’s world-renowned plant research has been boosted by a prestigious European Union-funded research fellowship.
The esteemed award has been given to Dr Jaykumar Patel, whose work will explore how to make the cereal pearl millet more resistant to drought.
Aberystwyth University to develop sustainable microbial foods - £14 million project
11 March 2024
Aberystwyth University scientists will help to develop sustainable microbial foods as part of a new £14m project.
Royal Welsh sustainable grass event comes to Trawsgoed
08 March 2024
The Royal Welsh Agriculture Society’s annual Sustainable Grass and Muck Event will be held at Trawscoed farm at the end of May.
New Aberystwyth oats make esteemed National List
05 March 2024
Four new oat varieties bred at Aberystwyth University have received top level approval after being recommended to farmers by the government’s industry board.
Unlocking clover’s potential to reduce fertiliser use – research aim
16 January 2024
Scientists are aiming to unlock the potential of clover and other legumes to reduce the use of fertiliser and emissions from livestock agriculture, thanks to a £3.3 million UK Government grant.
Major research investment into land use transformation at Aberystwyth University
16 January 2024
Aberystwyth University is part of a new expert consortium established to help the Welsh Government and other UK administrations tackle greenhouse gas emissions from land use and agriculture.
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