Why climate smart farming is essential for sustainable food futures
CIEL | Blog: Why climate smart farming is essential for sustainable food futures Helen Brookes As the 2050 Net Zero target gets closer [...]
How wetlands can be protected and utilised in UK livestock farming
CIEL | Blog: How wetlands can be protected and utilised in UK livestock farming Bethan John Wetlands in livestock farming: A crucial element [...]
Why Nitrogen Matters in Livestock Production
CIEL | Blog: Why Nitrogen Matters in Livestock Production Katerina Karpasitou Recent CIEL reports on Net Zero & Livestock have highlighted the key role animals [...]
Dancing with Daffodils
CIEL | Project: Dancing with Daffodils Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food Integrity | Environmental Impact [...]
Breed for CH4nge – breeding low methane sheep
CIEL | Project: Breed for CH4nge – breeding low methane sheep Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food Integrity | Environmental [...]
ImmunIGy: A novel pen-side test for checking calf immune status
CIEL | Project: ImmunIGy - A novel pen-side test for checking calf immune status Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food [...]
SNAPP: Sustainable nutrition for animal protein productivity
CIEL | Project: SNAPP - Sustainable nutrition for animal protein productivity Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food Integrity | Environmental [...]
NFU calls for new methane metric to be used in GHG calculations
CIEL | News: NFU calls for new methane metric to be used in GHG calculations Following a workshop in November 2022, and industry discussions, [...]
Alpaca grazing could help tackle climate change – research
CIEL | News: Alpaca grazing could help tackle climate change – research Scientists at Aberystwyth University are researching whether grazing alpacas alongside other [...]
Breeding for tolerance to worms for the future of sheep farming in England
CIEL | Project: Worm tolerance Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food Integrity | Environmental Impact [...]
AFBI project evaluates milk production from sustainable feed resources
CIEL | News: New AFBI project evaluates milk production from sustainable feed resources Researchers at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) have commenced [...]
Animal feed and Net Zero – what’s the alternative?
CIEL | Blog: Animal feed and Net Zero – what’s the alternative? Dr Fiona Short Alternative proteins are an increasing focus for the [...]
Courtauld 2030 Scope 3 Measurement & Reporting Protocols for UK Food & Drink businesses released
CIEL | News: Courtauld 2030 Scope 3 Measurement & Reporting Protocols for UK Food & Drink businesses released Climate action NGO WRAP (Waste [...]
Ruminant Health & Welfare launch report highlighting link between ruminant health and emissions
CIEL | News: Ruminant Health & Welfare launch report highlighting immediate gains of ruminant health on methane emissions Ruminant Health & Welfare launch [...]
EPIHERD – Helping UK Farmers unlock new gains for Dairy Herds
CIEL | Project: EPIHERD Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food Integrity | Environmental Impact [...]
Net Zero & Livestock – Exploring the farmer options
CIEL | Blog: Net Zero & Livestock – Exploring the farmer options Phil Bicknell There are a raft of pressures facing the agrifood sector [...]
Rapid & widespread change needed to meet net zero targets for livestock
CIEL | News: Rapid and widespread change needed to meet net zero targets for livestock The latest report published by CIEL has identified [...]
CIEL Members driving innovation within the livestock supply chain 2022
CIEL | Case Study: CIEL Members driving innovation within the livestock supply chain 2022 Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food [...]
Improving the carbon footprint of sheep farming
CIEL | Case Study: Improving the carbon footprint of sheep farming Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food Integrity | Environmental [...]
Reducing the environmental impact of protecting livestock against pests
CIEL | Case Study: Reducing the environmental impact of protecting livestock against pests Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food Integrity [...]
PigSustain: Assessing the resilience of the UK pig industry
CIEL | Case Study: PigSustain: Assessing the resilience of the UK pig industry Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food Integrity [...]
ClimatePig: Smart systems for climate resilient livestock production
CIEL | Case Study: ClimatePig: Smart systems approaches for climate resilient livestock production Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food Integrity [...]
Insect farming to support sustainable poultry production
CIEL | Case Study: Insect farming to support sustainable poultry production Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food Integrity | Environmental [...]
GrassCheckGB – Improving the productivity and profitability of grassland
CIEL | Project: GrassCheckGB – Improving the productivity and profitability of grassland Genetics | Reproduction | Behaviour | Nutrition | Health & Welfare | Productivity | Food Integrity | [...]
UK partnership launched to tackle agricultural challenges
CIEL | News: UK partnership launched to tackle agricultural challenges The 4 UK Agri-Tech Centres were pleased to join the first meeting of [...]
Insect-based food project expands at Aberystwyth University
CIEL | News: Insect-based food project expands at Aberystwyth University Scientists at Aberystwyth University are looking at insects as a potentially valuable source [...]
Research helps lower emissions from animal farming
CIEL | News: Research helps lower emissions from animal farming Scientists at Roslin contribute to improving the sustainability of livestock, in line with [...]
Pioneering School of Sustainable Food & Farming (SSFF) officially launched
CIEL | News: Pioneering School of Sustainable Food and Farming (SSFF) officially launched Harper Adams University, Morrisons, McDonald’s and the National Farmers’ Union [...]
UK farmers confident about benefits of agri-tech but unsure of its role in net zero
CIEL | News: UK farmers confident about benefits of agri-tech but unsure of its role in net zero, new research suggests While most [...]
Tackling the ‘Moothane’ problem – cutting greenhouse gas from livestock
CIEL | News: Tackling the ‘Moothane’ problem – cutting greenhouse gas from livestock A new collaboration between scientists, engineers, industry and farming experts hopes [...]
