Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

This module will consider in detail the principles and practices underpinning the development of new feeds and forages. Advances in both grass and legume breeding with be considered and the use of novel forages in the nutrition of farmed livestock considered. The module will also encompass advances in production of grains fed to ruminant livestock including, maize and oats. The role of novel feeds and forages in helping meet the challenges of climate change will be considered both from the prospective of adapting farming systems to adapt to the environmental challenges of climate change but also in terms of helping mitigate the production of greenhouse gases from livestock production systems and reducing the environmental footprint of livestock production.
Through an integrated programme of workshops and distance learning, students will evaluate the role of novel feeds and forages and investigate the factors underpinning the development of such crops. Current research being carried out in IBERS will have a significant impact on the precise module content.

This module will comprise of a 2 day workshop providing a total of 10 hrs of lectures and seminars followed by a self-access distance learning pathway equivalent to a further 30 hrs of formal input.

The module will include the following areas:

• Grass genetics and grass breeding
• Clover breeding and genetics
• Novel forage crops
• Grain legumes
• Forage maize.
• Oat and barley breeding
• Adapting to climate change
• Reducing greenhouse gases from animal livestock
• Reducing environmental footprint of livestock production