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Research interests
I have a background in animal science and grazing ecology and specialise in developing and testing management strategies for upland systems. My research interests include: species and breed differences in diet selection and ingestive behaviour, conservation grazing, nutrient supply from forages, greenhouse gas emissions from grazing animals, and the bio-energy potential of semi-natural grasslands. I have worked with a range of animal species (sheep, cattle, goats, ponies, deer, South American camelids) and pasture types (cultivated, improved permanent pasture and semi-natural grass and heath communities), as well as fresh and ensiled alternative forages (high WSC grasses, forage legumes, brassicas, pulses and bi-crops), to deliver a range of products (meat, fibre, habitats and biorenewables).
Additional information
Member, Natural England Scientific Advisory Committee (2018-present)
Member, Hybu Cig Cymru Research and Knowledge Exchange Advisory Committee (2018-present).
Council member, British Grassland Society (2016-2020)
Editor, Animal: an international journal of bioscience
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Head, Pwllpeiran Upland Research Centre
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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Jack Cook
Person: Doctor of Philosophy
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Grassland-based livestock farming and biodiversity
Fraser, M., Vallin, H. & Roberts, B., 01 Dec 2022, In: Animal. 16, 12, 12 p., 100671.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Long-term temporal trends in gastrointestinal parasite infection in wild Soay sheep
Hayward, A., Behnke, J., Childs, D., Corripio-Miyar, Y., Fenton, A., Fraser, M., Kenyon, F., McNeilly, T., Pakeman, R. J., Pedersen, A., Pemberton, J., Sweeny, A., Wilson, K. & Pilkington, J., 02 Nov 2022, In: Parasitology. 149, 13, p. 1749-1759 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Models of enteric methane emission and nitrogen excretion by sheep and cattle: Recommendations for the UK national greenhouse gas inventory
Compton, L., J.A.N., M., Barker, Z. E., Bannick, A., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S., Anthony, S. G., Aubry, A., Duthie, C. A., Fraser, M., Misselbrook, T. H., Moorby, J., Williams, A. G., Yan, T. & Reynolds, C. K., 22 Sept 2022, In: Animal - Science proceedings. 13, 4, p. 540-541 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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New feeds and feeding systems in forage-fed ruminant livestock systems
Moorby, J. & Fraser, M., 01 Jan 2022, Matrix - Quarterly magazine of the Animal Feed Manufacturers Association, 31, 1, p. 47-51.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Performance of Trifolium repens and T. pratense under marginal growing conditions
Fraser, M., Davies, I. G., Richards, H. E. & Davies, S. L., 2022, Grassland at the heart of circular and sustainable food systems: Proceedings of the 29th General Meeting of the EGF. European Grassland FederationResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding (Non-Journal item)
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The effect of 19 years of restoration managements on forage quality and herbage-soil relationships within improved upland grassland
Kajzrová, K., Kassahun, T., Pavlů, L., Pavlů, V. V. & Fraser, M. D., 29 Aug 2022, In: Grass and Forage Science. 77, 3, p. 167-174 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Viability of Trifolium seed following in sacco digestion
Fraser, M. & Gordon, N., 2022, Grassland at the heart of circular and sustainable food systems: Proceedings of the 29th General Meeting of the EGF. European Grassland FederationResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding (Non-Journal item)
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Future of Welsh landscape and Ecological sustainability to achieve UK net zero target
Arshad, N., Fraser, M., Donnison, I. & Hastings, A., 04 Dec 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Impact of climate, soil properties and grassland cover on soil water repellency
Sandor, R., Iovino, M., Lichner, L., Alagna, V., Forster, D. J., Fraser, M., Kollár, J., Surda, P., Nagy, V., Szabo, A. & Fodor, N., 01 Feb 2021, In: Geoderma. 383, 114780.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of vegetation type and pre-processing on product yields and properties following hydrothermal conversion of conservation biomass
Corton, J., Donnison, I., Ross, A., Lea-Langton, A., Wachendorf, M. & Fraser, M., 31 Mar 2021, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 137, 9 p., 110462.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Influence of liming and sward management on soil carbon storage by semi-improved upland grasslands
Forster, D. J., Fraser, M., Rowe, R. & McNamara, N., 01 Aug 2021, In: Soil & Tillage Research . 212, 105059.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Long-term temporal trends in gastrointestinal parasite infection in wild Soay sheep
Behnke, J., Childs, D., Corripio-Miyar, Y., Fenton, A., Fraser, M., Hayward, A., Kenyon, F., McNeilly, T., Pakeman, R., Pedersen, A., Pemberton, J., Pilkington, J., Sweeny, A. & Wilson, K., Mendeley Data, 23 Jan 2023
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Greenhouse gas removal by accelerated peat formation
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
04 May 2021 → 03 Nov 2025
Project: Externally funded research
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The Ecology within: The impact of gut ecosystem dynamics on host fitness in the wild
Fraser, M., Nussey, D., Childs, D., Fenton, A., Free, A., McNally, L., Pemberton, J. & Wilkinson, M.
Natural Environment Research Council
01 Mar 2019 → 28 Feb 2024
Project: Externally funded research
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CUPHAT - Coastal Uplands: Heritage and Tourism (IBERS)
02 Jan 2022 → 31 Aug 2023
Project: Externally funded research
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Determining diet composition between ponies, cattle and sheep in the upland regions of Wales
The Joy Welch Educational Charitable Trust
01 Aug 2020 → 01 Aug 2021
Project: Externally funded research
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A novel low-cost data transfer system to facilitate the use of low-cost sensors on sheep farms
01 Nov 2019 → 30 Sept 2020
Project: Externally funded research
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THREE C - CCC-Hub, creating innovative product, value chains and business to introduce a circular carbon economy in NEW europe
Donnison, I., Allison, G., Fraser, M. & Ravella, R.
26 Sept 2019 → 25 Mar 2023
Project: Externally funded research
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South American camelids as a novel alternative to sheep
The Joy Welch Educational Charitable Trust
01 Jul 2019 → 31 May 2020
Project: Externally funded research
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Drone data transfer system
The Joy Welch Educational Charitable Trust
01 Jul 2019 → 31 May 2020
Project: Externally funded research
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Renovation of the Brignant long-term plots
01 May 2019 → 31 Aug 2019
Project: Externally funded research
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Torri Tir Newydd- The agricultural producitivty potential of Wales
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
11 Aug 2017 → 30 Sept 2019
Project: Externally funded research
Impacts
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Rush biomass designated as none waste
John Corton (Researcher), Jonathan Walker (Participant), Mariecia Fraser (Researcher) & Iain Donnison (Researcher)
Impact: Policy and legislation
Press/Media
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Alpaca grazing could help tackle climate change
19 Mar 2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Aberystwyth University: Alpaca Grazing Could Help Tackle Climate Change - Research
16 Mar 2023
1 item of Media coverage
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-Aberystwyth University : Alpaca grazing could help tackle climate change - research
16 Mar 2023
2 items of Media coverage
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Alpacas could help in the fight against climate change
15 Mar 2023
5 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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How alpacas could help Welsh farmers tackle climate change
14 Mar 2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media coverage
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How alpacas could help Welsh farmers tackle climate change
14 Mar 2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Alpaca grazing could help tackle climate change – new research
14 Mar 2023
1 item of Media coverage
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Self-driving farming vehicles to be tested at new £180,000 Aberystwyth University facility
22 Feb 2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Self-driving vehicles to be tested at new Aberystwyth facility
20 Feb 2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Self-driving vehicles to be tested at new Aberystwyth University facility
19 Feb 2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Future Options – Managing UK Farmland to Maximise Environmental Benefits
24 Nov 2022
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Sheep and the climate emergency
Mariecia Fraser (Speaker)
16 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Making grazing systems more sustainable
Mariecia Fraser (Speaker)
17 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Jan Titera
Mariecia Fraser (Host)
May 2022 → Sept 2022Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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Greenhouse gas removal by peatlands
Mariecia Fraser (Speaker)
06 Nov 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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The potential for precision farming in grassland systems
Mariecia Fraser (Speaker)
22 Jun 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Livestock farming and biodiversity
Mariecia Fraser (Speaker)
13 Apr 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Lessons from the Brignant long-term plots
Mariecia Fraser (Speaker)
16 Mar 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Resilience in the Welsh Uplands - An Evidence Perspective
Mariecia Fraser (Member of programme committee)
10 Sept 2020 → 14 Sept 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference
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FUW/FC Royal Welsh Week web seminar
Mariecia Fraser (Invited speaker)
20 Jul 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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In conversation: COVID 19, Brexit and climate change - the perfect storm
Mariecia Fraser (Presenter), Tim Pagella (Presenter) & Dylan Morgan (Presenter)
02 Jun 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Animal and Plant Health Agency (External organisation)
Iain Donnison (Member), Mariecia Fraser (Member) & Ian Armstead (Member)
01 Mar 2020Activity: Membership › Membership of committee