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AI tool automates plant fruit measuring to breed better crops
Aberystwyth University scientists are developing new artificial intelligence tools that automatically measure plant seed and seed pods in order to breed better crop varieties.
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IBERS Champions Resilient Agriculture at the Royal Welsh Show 2025
The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), part of Aberystwyth University, made a significant impact at the Royal Welsh Show 2025, showcasing cutting-edge science and practical innovations to support sustainable land use and climate-resilient farming.
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AI and biotech driving the next revolution in resilient crop development – new report
A major review published in the prestigious journal Nature today outlines how artificial intelligence and biotechnology could transform global crop production — helping to build more resilient food systems in the face of climate change, pests and population growth.
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Early potato blight detection mobile app plan
Potato blight, one of the world’s most devastating crop diseases, could soon be detected using mobile phones, thanks to a new app being developed by Welsh scientists.
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