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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

LLONGYFARCHIADAU | CONGRATULATIONS 👏👏👏 ✨Congratulations to Alys Haf Reid Bacon for successfully defending her Doctoral thesis looking at yield development, grain filling and grain quality in oats. 🌟Llongyfarchiadau mawr i Alys Haf Reid Bacon ar amddiffyn ei thesis doethuriaeth yn llwyddiannus 🎉

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎓 From developing climate-resilient crops and healthier foods to advancing biotechnology, genetics and AI-driven crop science, postgrad researchers at IBERS are helping tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our world. Interested in postgraduate research at IBERS? 🔗 ibers.org/postgraduate

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Win £1,000 - entries close 31 Oct There is still time to enter the UK Dairy Carbon Network’s Dairy Impact Competition with five £1,000 prizes available. No farming background needed , just creative ways to tell an engaging story about how dairy is seen and understood. ow.ly/f0hA50ZQz5n

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We've had a day of inspiring talks and presentations today, bringing together IBERS researchers and ADAS staff to discuss areas of common interest and potential collaboration opportunities. Many thanks to our visiting colleagues and all staff involved.

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

💧 🌱 Our latest Future Fields case study looks at the role of LoRaWAN technology in farming, from remote monitoring of water systems to supporting more efficient and sustainable water management in a changing climate. ow.ly/qgfj50ZKu7U #FutureFields #SmartFarming #PrecisionAgriculture

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

💧 🌱 Mae ein hastudiaeth achos ddiweddaraf ar gyfer Meysydd y Dyfodol yn edrych ar rôl technoleg LoRaWAN mewn amaethyddiaeth, o fonitro o bell systemau dŵr i gefnogi rheoli dŵr yn fwy effeithlon a chynaliadwy mewn hinsawdd sy’n newid. ow.ly/b24X50ZKucp #MeysyddyDyfodol #FfermioClyfar

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Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌱 Our IBERS researcher Dr Paul Robson spoke to BBC Radio 4's Farming Today about miscanthus and its potential for carbon storage, sustainable farming and green industries. 🎧 Listen back here (from 9:30): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @ibers.bsky.social

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🌱🤖 AI is helping accelerate crop improvement, supporting the development of more resilient and productive crops. Read our latest Future Fields Research Hub case study to learn more: ow.ly/ytfs50ZFuea #FutureFields #AI

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🌱🤖 Mae deallusrwydd artiffisial (AI) yn helpu i gyflymu gwelliant cnydau, gan gefnogi datblygiad cnydau mwy gwydn a chynhyrchiol. Darllenwch ein hastudiaeth achos ddiweddaraf ar Hwb Ymchwil Meysydd y Dyfodol i ddysgu mwy: ow.ly/QqiA50ZFuhH #MeysyddYDyfodol #DeallusrwyddArtiffisial

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🌱 Meet the Team: Amanda Holder Research into sustainable bioenergy crops takes place in the field, the laboratory and the glasshouse – Amanda enjoys working in them all. 💚 Amanda's story shows how curiosity and a willingness to embrace new opportunities can lead to an exciting career in research.

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🌱 Cwrdd â'r Tîm: Amanda Holder Mae ymchwil i gnydau bio-ynni cynaliadwy yn cael ei gynnal yn y maes, y labordy a'r tŷ gwydr – ac mae Amanda Holder yn mwynhau gweithio ar draws pob un ohonynt. #CwrddÂ’rTîm #IBERS

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🌱 Farmers participating in the Welsh SFS are required to complete 6 hours of CPD learning. Our new online short courses each provide 6 hours of BASIS-accredited CPD, helping you meet the requirement while building valuable sustainable farming knowledge. 🚜📚 ow.ly/xvO250ZBTxp

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🌱 Mae ein cyrsiau byr ar-lein newydd i gyd yn darparu 6 awr o DPP wedi'i achredu gan BASIS, gan eich helpu i gwrdd â’r gofyn SFS yma ac elwa o wybodaeth werthfawr am ffermio cynaliadwy. 🚜📚 ow.ly/EPWn50ZBTyy

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🇯🇵🌱 Researchers from IBERS and Aberystwyth University recently welcomed a delegation from the Japan Plant Factory Association (JPFA) and leading Japanese organisations involved in vertical farming, agri-tech and food infrastructure development. 👉 ow.ly/pbEj50ZAtPv

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Meet the Team: Caron Jones Keeping a busy research institute running smoothly takes organisation, teamwork and attention to detail – and that’s where Caron Jones comes in.. #MeetTheTeam #IBERS #TakeThat

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Cwrdd â'r Tîm: Caron Jones Er mwyn sicrhau bod sefydliad ymchwil prysur yn rhedeg yn esmwyth mae'n rhaid bod yn drefnus, gweithio fel tîm a rhoi sylw i fanylion – a dyna lle mae Caron Jones yn rhagori. #IBERS #CwrddYTîm

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This Friday at the Eisteddfod Dr Eurig Salisbury and Dr Cennydd Jones will be discussing the work of late poet Dic Jones and his references to the long tradition of breeding crops at Aberystwyth. 📅 Fri 7 Aug, 11am, Aberystwyth University Stand All Welcome. ow.ly/W6rs50Zw4TZ

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Ddydd Gwener yma yn yr Eisteddfod bydd Dr Eurig Salisbury a Dr Cennydd Jones yn trafod gwaith y diweddar fardd Dic Jones a'i gyfeiriadau at y traddodiad hir o fridio cnydau yn Aberystwyth. 📅 Gwener 7 Awst, 11yb, Stondin Prifysgol Aberystwyth Croeso i bawb ow.ly/uMxb50Zw51T

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Listen to Dr Judith Thornton from IBERS discuss methods to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Part of a recent BBC Radio Wales Science Café episode on Renewable Energy. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zd4r

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Science Café - Renewable Energy - BBC Sounds

Adam Walton explores renewable energy projects across Wales.

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Earlham Institute @earlhaminst.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

PhD student Jhih-Sheng is working with @ibers.bsky.social and industry partner Germinal to develop practical genomic insights to uncover the genomic basis of cold tolerance in white clover - an important crop for livestock and soil health. www.earlham.ac.uk/articles/unl... #agritech #plantscience

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Unlocking the agricultural value of clover

Across fields and grasslands, clovers often go unnoticed beneath our feet, but for PhD researcher Jhih-Sheng Liu, they provide a fascinating opportunity to understand how genomics can deliver tangible...

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We’re excited to announce that Prof. Mariecia Fraser from IBERS will be presenting on the "Impacts of grazing on biodiversity" on Wednesday 29/07/2026 at 13:00 as part of the Environment Platform Wales Insights Wales series. We hope you can join her. More information: ow.ly/PnC550ZohLl

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Rydym yn falch iawn o gyhoeddi y bydd yr Athro Mariecia Fraser o IBERS yn cyflwyno ar Effaith pori ar fioamrywiaeth ddydd Mercher 29/07/2026 am 13:00 fel rhan o gyfres Environment Platform Wales Insights Wales. Gobeithiwn y gallwch ymuno â hi. ow.ly/Nt9450ZohP6

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We were delighted to be part of an event at the Royal Welsh showground yesterday unveiling the latest developments in exciting plans for a new multi-million pound Innovation Park. ow.ly/tPzi50Zrphu

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Gwych bod yn rhan o ddigwyddiad ar faes y sioe ddoe yn datgelu'r datblygiadau diweddaraf mewn cynlluniau cyffrous ar gyfer Parc Arloesi newydd gwerth miliynau. Manylion pellach: www.aber.ac.uk/cy/ibers/news/news-a…

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🎉🌾 Today at the Royal Welsh Show, we’re marking 90 years of the Farm Business Survey.. On the stand you'll find: 👩‍🔬 A chance to meet our experts 🎤 Talks from Germinal 🚁 Our large drone ➕ And much more... 👋 It's your last chance to see us at this year's show! #RoyalWelshShow

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🎉 What a day at the Royal Welsh Show! The IBERS marquee was buzzing with visitors of all ages throughout the day. Thanks to everyone who stopped by – your enthusiasm, questions and conversations made for a brilliant day at the show. 🌾🚜 #RoyalWelshShow #IBERS #AberystwythUniversity #RuralWales 🌱

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🚜🌱 The BIG Question What challenges do you think farming will face over the next 5–10 years? Have your say in our one question survey: 👉 zcform.eu/gTC2m Every response helps us better understand the issues that matter most to the future of agriculture.

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🚜🌱 Y Cwestiwn MAWR Pa heriau ydych chi'n credu y bydd ffermio yn ei gwynebu dros y 5–10 mlynedd nesaf? Dywedwch eich dweud yn ein holiadur un cwestiwn: 👉 zcform.eu/gTC2m Mae pob ymateb yn ein helpu i ddeall yn well y materion sydd bwysicaf i ddyfodol amaethyddiaeth.

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🌱 One of the first visitors to our stand at the Royal Welsh Show this morning was the Welsh Government Minister for Rural Resilience & Sustainability, Llŷr Gruffudd MS. Diolch yn fawr, Minister, for calling by! 👏 #RoyalWelshShow #RWS2026 🌱🚜

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🌱 Un o'r ymwelwyr cyntaf â'n stondin y bore yma oedd Gweinidog Llywodraeth Cymru dros Wydnwch a Chynaliadwyedd Gwledig, Llŷr Gruffudd. 🌾 Roedd yn werthfawr trafod hefyd sut y gall ein hymchwil greu cyfleoedd newydd a helpu i fynd i'r afael â rhai o'r heriau sy'n wynebu amaethyddiaeth yng Nghymru.

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🔍 Spot a Dicot from a Monocot 🌿 🔬 Study microscopic leaf structure 🍃 🧠 Test your plant knowledge 🌱 Helen Whiteland, Big Science Project, will be on the #IBERS stand today with activities for children of all ages, and those ‘young at heart’. #RWAS #KnowledgeExchange #Education

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🔍 Adnabod y gwahaniaeth rhwng Deicot a Monocot 🌿 🔬 Astudio strwythur deilen o dan microsgôp 🍃 🧠 Profi dy wybodaeth am blanhigion 🌱 Bydd Helen Whiteland, ‘Big Science Project’, ar stondin IBERS heddiw gyda gweithgareddau i blant o bob oed a'r sawl sy'n 'ifanc eu hysbryd'

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Find out More - IBERS Stand, Royal Welsh Show, Wednesday at 3pm -- Dysgwch Fwy - Stondin IBERS, Sioe Frenhinol Cymru, dydd Mercher am 3yp

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A busy Tuesday at the Royal Welsh Show, with the day’s programme spanning water, Welsh-medium agriculture and stand activity focused on insects. From the pavilion to the stand, the Future Fields theme continues to connect research, discussion and public engagement.

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Dydd Mawrth prysur yn Sioe Frenhinol Cymru, gyda rhaglen y dydd yn cwmpasu dŵr, amaethyddiaeth cyfrwng Cymraeg a gweithgaredd stondin yn canolbwyntio ar bryfed. O'r pafiliwn i'r stondin, mae thema Meysydd y Dyfodol yn parhau i gysylltu ymchwil, trafodaeth ac ymgysylltu â'r cyhoedd.

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Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A fascinating discussion at the Royal Welsh Show about agriculture's key role in the future of the Welsh language. It comes as we celebrate 20 years of teaching the subject in Welsh here in Aberystwyth. #RoyalWelsh @colegcymraeg.bsky.social @cefincampbell.bsky.social @ibers.bsky.social

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Prifysgol Aberystwyth @prifaber.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Trafodaeth ddifyr yn y Sioe Fawr am rôl allweddol amaethyddiaeth yn nyfodol y Gymraeg wrth i ni ddathlu 20 mlynedd o addysgu'r pwnc drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yma yn Aberystwyth. #SioeFawr @colegcymraeg.bsky.social @cefincampbell.bsky.social @ibers.bsky.social

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Did you know that adding sheep's wool to soil can help mitigate the effects of drought on forage legumes? Siân and the team have been working on this research in partnership with British Wool. ow.ly/yrH550ZqI3y

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

💧🌱 Busy workshop this morning led by IBERS Disatance Learning and the Marches Forward Partnership / Severn Valley Water Management Scheme on improving water resilience in farming. #RoyalWelshShow #RWAS2026 #WaterResilience #KnowledgeExchange #IBERS #AberystwythUniversity

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

💧🌱Gweithdy prysur y bore yma dan arweiniad IBERS DL a Phartneriaeth Marches Forward / Cynllun Rheoli Dŵr Dyffryn Hafren ar gryfhau gwydnwch dŵr mewn amaethyddiaeth. 🚜💦

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Research Scientist Rhun Fychan from our Agricultural Systems research group being interviewed on the Royal Welsh showground for Newyddion S4C about the impact of climate change on farming, in particular forage crops. Tune in at 7.30pm this evening to watch the report in full.

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

We officially launched the Future Fields Research Hub at the #RoyalWelshShow yesterday afternoon, with around 40 representatives from industry, research organisations and partner institutions attending the event. 🔗 Find out more: ow.ly/h9VW50Zqirx #AgriTech #ArtificialIntelligence

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Cafodd Hyb Ymchwil Meysydd y Dyfodol ei lansio’n swyddogol ar faes #SioeFrenhinolCymru brynhawn ddoe, gyda thua 40 o gynrychiolwyr o'r diwydiant, y byd ymchwil a sefydliadau partner yn bresennol. 🔗 Rhagor o wybodaeth: ow.ly/HrVc50Zqit8 #MeysyddyDyfodol #TechnolegAmaeth #AI #Roboteg

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🌱 Good morning from Day 2 at the Royal Welsh Show! What's On: 💧 8:30–10am – Water Resilience and Farming (In the Pavilion) 🦗 Insects as Food in the Marquee, including cricket brownie tasting. 🌾 2:00pm – Talk from Germinal. Come and say hello if you're at the Show today! #RWAS2026 #IBERS

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🌱 Bore da o Ddiwrnod 2 yn Sioe Frenhinol Cymru! 💧 8:30–10am – Gwydnwch Dŵr a Ffermio (Yn y Pafiliwn) 🦗 Pryfed fel Bwyd yn y Babell Fawr, gan gynnwys blasu brownîs criced. 👨‍🔬 Cwrdd â'r tîm a sgwrsio â'n hymchwilwyr drwy gydol y dydd. 🌾 2pm – Sgwrs gan Germinal. #RWAS2026 #IBERS

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

A great start to the week at the Royal Welsh Show, with today’s Future Fields Hub launch bringing people together for discussion, presentation and reception activity, while visitors also explored our stand displays and activity across the day. #RoyalWelshShow #FutureFields #IBERS

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Eirian Richards and Iolo Davies, who were recognised today at the Royal Welsh Show. Eirian received the RWAS Long Service Medal, while Iolo completed the RWAS Rural Leadership Programme. A fantastic achievement for both. 👏🐑 #RoyalWelshShow #IBERS #RWAS

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We’re at the Royal Welsh Show today to begin a week built around Future Fields. Join us on the stand, where today’s activity includes eDNA Metabarcoding in the marquee, before this afternoon’s Future Fields Hub launch in the pavilion from 15:00–17:00. #RoyalWelshShow #FutureFields #IBERS

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We’re looking forward to being at the Royal Welsh Show next week. Come and find us on the IBERS stand and in the Education Pavilion as we explore Future Fields — from innovation and sustainability to practical conversations about the future of farming, rural land use and research in action. #RWAS

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IBERS - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science @ibers.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Rydym yn edrych ymlaen i fod yn Sioe Frenhinol Cymru wythnos nesaf. Dewch i'n gweld ar stondin IBERS ac ym Mhafiliwn Prifysgol Aberystwyth wrth i ni archwilio Meysydd y Dyfodol — o arloesedd a chynaliadwyedd i sgyrsiau ymarferol am ddyfodol ffermio, defnydd tir ac ymchwil gwledig. #RWAS

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