📅 Wednesday 17th June 2026 | 🕐 13:00–14:00
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The talk will summarise findings from research conducted at IBERS exploring plant-animal interactions and the ways in which differences in grazing behaviour can be exploited to improve both productive efficiency and biodiversity. It will consider the various factors influencing the dietary choices made by grazers, plus why these factors must be better taken into account if grazing prescriptions are to be more meaningful and effective.
About the Speaker
Prof. Mariecia Fraser is Professor of Upland Agroecology and Head of Aberystwyth University’s Pwllpeiran Upland Research Centre. Her background is in animal science and grazing ecology and her research interests include: diet selection and grazing behaviour, nutrient supply and nutrient use efficiency, conservation grazing, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ruminant livestock, the bio-energy potential of underutilised grasslands, and carbon flows within upland systems. She has worked with a range of livestock species (sheep, cattle, deer, goats, camelids and ponies) and pasture types (temporary leys, permanent pasture, and semi-natural grass and heath communities), to deliver a range of products (food, fibre and public goods).