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With very little known about its productivity in flooded and moisture-saturated soil conditions, researchers at the Earlham Institute in Norwich wanted to understand the differences in water-stress tolerance among Miscanthus species to guide genomics-assisted crop breeding. The research team – along with collaborators at TEAGASC, The Agriculture and Food Development Authority in the Republic of Ireland, and the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences in Wales – analysed various Miscanthus genotypes to identify traits that provided insight into gene adaptation and regulat...

(Earlham Institute)  Some grasses are a sustainable energy source that could be a driving force towards achieving net zero carbon emissions, according to new research that demonstrates their resilience to harsh growing environments. — The Miscanthus genus of grasses, commonly used to add movement and texture to gardens, could quickly become the first choice for biofuel production. A new study shows these grasses can be grown in lower agricultural grade conditions – such as marginal land – due to their remarkable resilience and photosynthetic capacity at low temperatures.  Miscanthus ...

The late James (Jim) Kerr died peacefully (non Covid-related) in the early hours on Monday morning. He will be remembered across the county for his many years of dedication as a schoolteacher, teaching principal and headmaster of various schools across Fermanagh. Daughter Helen led tributes to her late father, referring to him as her "best friend". She said: “I think the one thing that is the [abiding] memory of my dad is the time I had with him, and that’s the bit that makes me well up now, because I will never have that time again. "I have memories; I could talk about him for ...

BBC News By Steffan Messenger image captionSeveral species, including the curlew, are at risk of extinction Wales is using up its natural resources at an "unsustainable rate" and is yet to meet any of the long-term aims it has set to tackle the issue, its environment watchdog has said. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said a "transformation" of the food, energy and transport systems was needed. It warned time was running out to "avoid a catastrophic situation for Wales and the world". The Welsh Government said all of society had a part to play. By law, NRW has to produce an assessment of the cou...

Virtual college event demonstrates “revolutionary precision” agriculture tech partnership This article is old - Published: Sunday, Dec 20th, 2020 A virtual event gave college students a taste of an innovative farming project. Coleg Cambria welcomed Aberystwyth University to its Llysfasi site, where researchers from their Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) showcased the legacy of the ground-breaking partnership forged between the two institutions in 2018. The land-based college and IBERS worked closely to deliver the PreciseAg initiative, carrying out revolut...