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Research interests
Specific research interests include the optimisation of nutrient use from soil to animal products within ruminant livestock systems to reduce reliance on imported feeds and fertilisers and the use of nutrition to improve animal health.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Rachel Dye
Person: Doctor of Philosophy
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Grasslands and flood mitigation: Contrasting forages improve surface water infiltration rates
Marley, C. L., Fychan, R., Davies, J. W., Scott, M., Crotty, F. V., Sanderson, R. & Scullion, J., 15 Nov 2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 951, 175598.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Designing agricultural grasses to help mitigate proteolysis during ensiling to optimize protein feed provisions for livestock
Muhandiram, N. P. K., Humphreys, M. W., Fychan, R., Davies, J. W., Sanderson, R. & Marley, C. L., 19 Jul 2023, In: Food and Energy Security. 12, 4, 12 p., e475.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Matching Feed Characteristics to Animal Requirements Through Plant Breeding
Skot, L., Marley, C., Lloyd, D., Kingston-Smith, A. & Humphreys, M., 20 Apr 2023, Smart Livestock Nutrition. Kyriazakis, I. (ed.). Springer Nature, p. 17-53 37 p. (Smart Animal Production).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Do agricultural grasses bred for improved root systems provide resilience to machinery-derived soil compaction?
Muhandiram Walawwe, N., Humphreys, M., Fychan, R., Davies, J., Sanderson, R. & Marley, C., 25 Aug 2020, In: Food and Energy Security. 9, 3, 12 p., e227.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Approaches to breeding forages for improved soil structure: the ‘Sureroot’ project.
Collins, R., Marley, C., Williams, K., Sanderson, R. & Humphreys, M., 19 Mar 2019, p. 19-22. 4 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Developing Sustainable Livestock Systems through Participatory Farmer Research
Marley, C., Powell, H., Fychan, R., Crotty, F. & McCalman, H., 30 Apr 2019, In: Advances in Animal Biosciences. 10, 1, p. 125Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Should farmers apply fertilizer according to when their daffodils are in flower? Utilizing a “farmer-science” approach to understanding the impact of soil temperature on spring N fertilizer application in Wales
Crotty, F., McCalman, H., Powell, H., Buckingham, S. & Marley, C., 12 Apr 2019, In: Soil Use and Management. 35, 1, p. 169-176 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Increasing legume forage productivity through slurry application: A way to intensify sustainable agriculture?
Crotty, F., Fychan, R., Sanderson, R. & Marley, C., 16 Jul 2018, In: Food and Energy Security. 7, 11 p., e00144.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Research and farming working together to develop grassland varieties resilient to extreme weather events to mitigate climate change
Powell, H., Fychan, A., Marley, C., McCalman, H. & Humphreys, M., 2018, Sustainable meat and milk production from grasslands: 27th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation. Horan, B., Hennessey, D., O'Donovan, M., Kennedy, E., McCarthy, B., Finn, J. A. & O'Brien, B. (eds.). Teagasc, p. 1013-1015 (Grassland Science in Europe; vol. 23).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding (Non-Journal item)
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Resilience of Festulolium in terms of productivity and impact on soil characteristics under machinery compaction
Muhandiram Walawwe, N., Humphreys, M., Fychan, A., Scott, M., Theobald, V., Sanderson, R. & Marley, C., 2018, Sustainable meat and milk production from grasslands: Proceedings of the 27th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation. Horan, B., Hennessey, D., O'Donovan, M., Kennedy, E., McCarthy, B., Finn, J. A. & O'Brien, B. (eds.). Teagasc, p. 304-306 3 p. (European Grassland Federation; vol. 23).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding (Non-Journal item)
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Root imaging showing comparisons in root distribution and ontogeny in novel Festulolium populations and closely related perennial ryegrass varieties
Humphreys, M., Doonan, J., Boyle, R., Camargo-Rodriguez, A., Marley, C., Williams, K., Farrell, M., Brook, J., Gasior, D., Loka, D., Collins, R., Marshall, A., Allen, D., Yadav, R., Dungait, J. A. J., Murray, P. J. & Harper, J., 01 Nov 2018, In: Food and Energy Security. 7, 4, e00145.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile11 Citations (Scopus)209 Downloads (Pure)
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Grassland Resilience for Net Zero: Sustainable practices for shaping the future of UK land use
Nicholas-Davies, P. (PI), Marley, C. (CoI) & Moakes, S. (CoI)
01 Apr 2024 → 31 Mar 2027
Project: Externally funded research
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Developing Better Buffers- Welsh Water
Marley, C. (PI)
01 Feb 2023 → 31 Mar 2025
Project: Externally funded research
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Transforming the UK food system for healthy people and a healthy environment programme, to establish: The Partnership for Sustainable Food Future Centre for Doctoral Training (PSFF-CDT)
Marley, C. (PI)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 Oct 2021 → 30 Sept 2027
Project: Externally funded research
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SMART FIS Agric Systems Team Activity-WG
Marley, C. (PI)
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
19 Jun 2023 → 31 Oct 2023
Project: Externally funded research
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GrOw Wales Green - creating circular agri-food systems
Marley, C. (PI)
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
11 May 2022 → 30 Jun 2023
Project: Externally funded research
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Shear force and colour assessment of lamb (HCC)
Marley, C. (PI)
Hybu Cig Cymru | Meat Promotion Wales
01 Oct 2021 → 30 Sept 2022
Project: Externally funded research
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Effect of garlic based feed preparation on methane emissions, rumen function and performance in beef cattle - (A) Palatability Experiment
Marley, C. (PI)
01 Dec 2017 → 31 Dec 2017
Project: Externally funded research
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Prosoil Plus
Marley, C. (PI)
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
30 May 2017 → 31 Mar 2023
Project: Externally funded research
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Enhancing agriculture productivity and ecosystem resilience in multifunctional landscapes, CLUSTER, Fellow
Marley, C. (PI), Smith, A. (PI), Carter, E. (CoI), Davies, G. (CoI), Davies, A. (CoI), Ford, H. (CoI), Healey, J. (CoI), Jones, G. (CoI), MacKintosh, S. (CoI), Markesteijn, L. (CoI), Morgan, C. (CoI), Nouvet, S. (CoI), Owen, R. (CoI), Owen, A. (CoI), Pagella, T. (CoI), Rayment, M. (CoI), Robinson, D. (CoI) & Tansey, C. (CoI)
26 Jun 2015 → 31 Dec 2018
Project: Externally funded research
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Roots for the Future- A systematic approach to root design - SUREROOT
Humphreys, M. (PI), Marley, C. (PI), Collins, R. (CoI), Doonan, J. (CoI), Hegarty, M. (CoI), Scollan, N. (CoI) & Yadav, R. (CoI)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 Apr 2014 → 31 Mar 2019
Project: Externally funded research
Impacts
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Reducing reliance on imported protein feed within a ruminant supply chain
Marley, C. (Researcher), Fychan, R. (Researcher), Fraser, M. (Researcher), Sanderson, R. (Researcher) & McCalman, H. (Researcher)
Impact: Economy, commerce and organisations, Environment and sustainability - natural world and built environment, Production and food security, Professional practice, training and standards, Public understanding, information and debate
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Press/Media
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Rural Life NFU Cymru to hold specialist seminars at Royal Welsh Show
16 Jul 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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NFU Cymru to hold specialist seminars at Royal Welsh Show
16 Jul 2024
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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| News UK gov funds research to unlock clover potential for livestock
24 Jan 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Unlocking clover's potential to reduce fertiliser use
21 Jan 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Unlocking Clover’s Potential to Reduce Fertilizer Use – Research Aim
19 Jan 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Research aims to unlock clover’s potential to reduce fertiliser use
18 Jan 2024
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Welsh scientists secure funding to help reduce the use of fertiliser
17 Jan 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Unlocking clover’s potential to reduce fertiliser use
17 Jan 2024
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Scientists are aiming to unlock the potential of clover and other legumes to reduce the...
16 Jan 2024
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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3.3m awarded to NUE-Leg project to help elminate use of nitrogen fertilisers
16 Jan 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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New £3m study aims to unlock clover's potential to cut fertiliser use
16 Jan 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
Activities
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Farmers adapting to our changing climate - Session hosted by: Welsh Government
Marley, C. (Speaker)
11 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Effects of sheep grazing and breeding strategies on animal performance and grass production, utilisation, and quality
Marley, C. (Examiner)
29 Sept 2024Activity: Examination
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NFU Panel member invitation for workshop at RWAS
Marley, C. (Participant)
24 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Multispecies Swards: effects on animal performance, meat nutritional composition and indicators of rumen function of co-grazed cattle and sheep
Marley, C. (Examiner)
09 May 2024Activity: Examination
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Sustainable Livestock Feeds for Welsh Livestock
Marley, C. (Speaker) & Howarth, C. (Speaker)
28 Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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delegates from National Farmers Union
Davies, J. (Host), Kingston-Smith, A. (Host), Marley, C. (Host), Farrar, K. (Host) & Howarth, C. (Host)
23 Feb 2023Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting a non-academic visitor
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IBERS as a LEAF Innovation Centre
Marley, C. (Participant)
2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Festival or Exhibition
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Hybu Cig Cymru | Meat Promotion Wales (External organisation)
Marley, C. (Chair)
15 Jan 2021Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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British association of Seed producers
Marley, C. (Participant)
31 Jan 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference
Prizes
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VC Award for Exceptional Impact in Science Research
Marley, C. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)