Bangor International June 2016

Bangor International June 2016

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Bangor University begins research in Virtual Joint Centres with Brazil and China to improve nitrogen use in Agriculture Bangor University has collaborated with Chinese and Brazilian Research Institutions for many years, e.g. through joint PhD studentships, research projects and members of its School of Environment Natural Resources and Geography staff being appointed as Visiting Professors in some of their research institutions. The new research programme will explore how nitrogen use efficiency can be improved through use of novel fertiliser products, advanced livestock slurry processing technologies (including anaerobic digestion, slurry separation and slurry acidification), use of innovative soil and plant sensors, and trialling new, more efficient crop and grass varieties. Much of this research will take place at Bangor University’s, Henfaes Research Centre, and the University will received £950,000 over the next three years to support the projects. Ultimately, the researchers will inform Chinese and Brazilian farmers of strategies that deliver sustainable intensification of agriculture through guidance documents and decision support systems. Professor Dave Chadwick, who www.bangor.ac.uk/international

The NUCLEUS team in Sao Paolo leads the Bangor input to the UKChina Centre, said: “Despite the range of farming systems between the different countries, it is clear that we all share the same goal of sustainably improving nitrogen use efficiency. By sharing our collective expertise, methods of working and research facilities we aim to provide the understanding that underpins the more timely delivery of sustainable nitrogen management practices. Moreover, the Centres provide unique opportunities for staff exchange, meaning that we can train the next generation of researchers.” Read the full story here: www.bangor.ac.uk/news/research/ bangor-university-begins-researchin-virtual-joint-centres-with-braziland-china-to-improve-nitrogen-use-in -agriculture-27493