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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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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Profiles
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Simon Moakes
- Institute of Biological, Environmental, and Rural Sciences - Research Fellow
Person: Research, Doctor of Professional Studies
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Outcomes of management practices on regenerative and organic cattle and sheep farms in the UK: A systematic literature review
Freeland, L., Whatford, L., Marley, C., Sandom, C. J. & Häsler, B., 09 May 2026, In: Organic Agriculture. 16, 2, 21 p., 29.Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature Review › peer-review
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Innovations for a Changing World: IBERS Impact Case Studies
Donnison, I., Farrar, K., Kingston-Smith, A., Gallagher, J., Robson, P., Marley, C., Howarth, C., Lloyd, D., Fraser, M., Adams, J., Bryant, D., Yadav, R., Spittle, M. J., Thornton, J., Davies, S. (Editor), Cole, A. (Editor) & Hodgson, E. (Editor), 01 Jun 2025, Prifysgol Aberystwyth | Aberystwyth University. 27 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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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, 10 p., 175598.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Potential of sheep wool use as a soil amendment to mitigate the effects of drought on red clover (Trifolium pratense) plants.
MacKintosh, S., Fychan, R., Davies, J., Powell, H., Scott, M. & Marley, C., 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Scoping Opportunities for Nitrogen Use Efficiency Among Productive Agricultural Forage Grasses With Diverse Rooting Systems
Muhandiram, N. P. K., Humphreys, M. W., Fychan, R., Davies, J. W., Scott, M. B., Harper, J., Thomas, A., Powell, H., Sanderson, R. & Marley, C. L., 07 Dec 2024, In: Food and Energy Security. 13, 6, 13 p., e70023.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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Influence of slaughter season and sex on the instrumental colour and texture of commercial lamb chumps from a sample of PGI Welsh Lamb.
MacKintosh, S. B., Thomas, E. M., Swancott, E. L., Evans, J. L., Thompson, P., Jones, E. & Marley, C. L., 31 Mar 2023, Influence of slaughter season and sex on the instrumental colour and texture of commercial lamb chumps from a sample of PGI Welsh Lamb. 2 ed. Vol. 14. p. 369-370 2 p. (Animal - Science proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding (ISBN)
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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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The effect of sheep wool: compost ratio on soil moisture content and chlorophyll content in pots of red clover (Trifolium pratense)
MacKintosh, S., Fychan, R., Davies, J., Powell, H., Scott, M. & Marley, C., 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Vicia sativa as a grazed forage for lactating ewes in a temperate grassland production system
Thomas, B. J., Fychan, R., McCalman, H. M., Sanderson, R., Thomas, H. & Marley, C. L., 23 Jan 2023, In: Food and Energy Security. 12, 1, 10 p., e374.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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SMART Nutrient Cymru ALL STAGES
Marley, C. (Project Lead), Fychan, R. (Research and Innovation Associate), MacKintosh, S. (Research and Innovation Associate), Powell, H. (Research and Innovation Associate), Davies, J. (Technician), Sanderson, R. (Technician) & Newman, J. (Professional Enabling Staff)
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
11 Nov 2024 → 31 Mar 2027
Project: Externally funded research
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NIAB Information to Tender Bid to Defra Second Submission Oct 24
Marley, C. (Project Lead), Marley, C. (Project Co‑Lead), Newman, J. (Project Manager), Fychan, R. (Research and Innovation Associate), Powell, H. (Research and Innovation Associate), Sanderson, R. (Research and Innovation Associate) & Davies, J. (Technician)
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
01 Apr 2024 → 31 Mar 2028
Project: Externally funded research
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NUE-Leg Innovate
Marley, C. (Project Lead)
01 Dec 2023 → 30 Nov 2027
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. (Project Lead)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 Oct 2021 → 30 Sept 2027
Project: Externally funded research
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LUNZ Hub 31: Welsh Agricultural Climate Adaptation: Evidence Review for Resilience and Future Policy Support
Marley, C. (Project Lead), MacKintosh, S. (Project Co‑Lead), Moakes, S. (Project Co‑Lead), MacKintosh, S. (Research and Innovation Associate), Moakes, S. (Research and Innovation Associate) & Vallin, H. (Research and Innovation Associate)
15 Dec 2025 → 30 Apr 2026
Project: Externally funded research
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Portable Gas Analyser
Marley, C. (Project Lead)
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
01 Jan 2025 → 31 Mar 2026
Project: Infrastructure & Equipment
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SMART FIS Agric Systems Team Activity-WG
Marley, C. (Project Lead)
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
19 Jun 2023 → 31 Oct 2023
Project: Externally funded research
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Developing Better Buffers- Welsh Water
Marley, C. (Project Lead)
01 Feb 2023 → 31 Mar 2025
Project: Externally funded research
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GrOw Wales Green - creating circular agri-food systems
Marley, C. (Project Lead)
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. (Project Lead)
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. (Project Lead)
01 Dec 2017 → 31 Dec 2017
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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Researchers at Aberystwyth University Have Reported New Data on Food and Energy Security (Scoping Opportunities for Nitrogen Use Efficiency Among Productive Agricultural Forage Grasses With Diverse Rooting Systems)
Sanderson, R., Fychan, R., Marley, C., Humphreys, M. & Thomas, A.
26 Dec 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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Rural Life NFU Cymru to hold specialist seminars at Royal Welsh Show
16 Jul 2024
1 item of 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
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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
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Research aims to unlock clover’s potential to reduce fertiliser use
18 Jan 2024
2 items of Media coverage
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Unlocking clover’s potential to reduce fertiliser use
17 Jan 2024
2 items of 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
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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
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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
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Activities
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British Grassland Society (External organisation)
Marley, C. (Chair)
15 Jul 2025Activity: Membership › Member of professional society
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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
Prizes
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VC Award for Exceptional Impact in Science Research
Marley, C. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)