Publications, Conference Contributions & Consultancy Reports (2008-2009)

Refereed Journals

  • Barcellos, M. D., Aguiar, L.K., Ferreira, G. C. and Vieira, L. M. (2008). A Propensão ao Consumo de Alimentos Inovadores. Agroanalysis. Fundaçao Getulio Vargas, Vol. 10: 27-33. November.
  • Barcellos, M.D., Aguiar, L.K., Cardozo, G.C. and Vieira, L. M. (2009). Willingness to try innovative food products: a comparison between British and Brazilian consumers. Brazilian Administration Review. Jan/March Vol. 6 (1) 4: 50-61.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Soil conservation as a key element in geoconservation. Geoheritage. (in press).
  • Hemmings, A., McBride, S.D., Hale, C.E. and Parker, M. (2009). Differential opioid receptor function in the equine oral stereotypy phenotype. Behavioural Brain Research. (submitted).
  • Johnson, J.L. and Moore-Colyer, M.J.S. (2009). The relationship between range of motion of lumbosacral flexion-extension and canter velocity of horses on a treadmill. Equine Veterinary Journal, 41. 301-303.
  • Liu, Z., Baines, R.N., Lane, G.P.F. and Davies, W.P. (2009). Two grass species and their competition on sainfoin survival. Grassland and Forage Science. (in press).
  • McBride, S.D. and Hemmings, A.J. (2009). A neurologic perspective of equine stereotypy. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 29, 10-16.
  • Moore-Colyer, M.J.S. (2009). Laminitis - A nutritionist's perspective. National Equine Student. Issue 15. Spring. Journal of Equine Studies. 8. 29-30.
  • Murray, J.M.D., Longland, A.C., Hastie, PM., Moore-Colyer, M.J.S. and Dunnett, C. (2008). The nutritive value of sugar beet pulp-substituted lucerne for equids. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 140. 110-124 ANIFEE11705.
  • Murray, J.M.D., Moore-Colyer, M.J.S., Longland, A.C., and Dunnett, C. (2008). The effect of yeast supplementation on the in vitro fermentation of high temperature dired lucerne. Animal Feed Science and Technology 146. 149-159.
  • Norton, L.R., Johnson, P.J., Joys, A., Stuart, R., Chamberlain, D.E., Feber, R.E., Firbank L.G., Manley, W.J., Wolfe, M.S., Hart, B., Matthews, F., Macdonald, D.W., Fuller, R.J. (2009). Consequences of organic and non-organic farming practices for field, farm and landscape complexity. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 129. 221-227.
  • Wallis, J.R. and Jones, J.V.H. (2008). The financial impact of Entry Level Scheme participation on farms in the Teesdale Less Favoured Area, Journal of Farm Management, 13 (6) 453 - 464.

 

Books and Chapters

  • Aguiar, L. K. (2009). The expanding demand of Brazilian groceries: the case of cachaça. In Lindgreen, A. and Hingley, M. (eds) The new cultures of food: marketing opportunities from ethnic, religious and cultural diversity. Gower.107-126.
  • Baines, R.N. (2009). Quality and safety standards in food supply chains. In Delivering Performance in Food Supply Chains, Mena, C. and Stevens, G. (Eds) Woodhead, Cambridge. (in press).
  • Jones, J.V.H. (2008). Agri-environment schemes and sustainable land management: a farm level assessment of economic costs and benefits. Chapter 18 in Part IV: Practising Systemic Thinking. Fish, R., Seymour, S., Watkins, C. and Steven, M (Eds) Sustainable Farmland Management: Transdisciplinary Approaches, CABI, Wallingford. 203-213.
  • Parker, L. (2009). The Donkey Nose to Tail. LP Publications. www.donkey-nose-to-tail.com
  • Swindell, J. (2009). Rural Empowerment Through Access to Knowledge: a comparison of two projects on two continents in Rural Empowerment: Indian and Global Initiatives, Krishna, S. & Kumar, N. (Eds.) Icfai University Press, Hyderabad. 234-244.
  • Vieira, L. M. and Aguiar, L.K. (2009). An appraisal of the fair trade system: evidence from small producers in emerging countries. In Lindgreen, A. and Hingley, M. (2009) (eds) Crisis of food brands: sustaining safe, innovative and competitive food supplies. Gower. 327-346.

 

Conference Contributions

  • Aguiar, L.K. (2009). An Investigation into Ethnicity Consumption: Brazilians in the UK. In Conference Proceedings of the 1st Seminar on Brazilian Immigration in the UK: dialogues with Brazilians in Diaspora. January. Royal Holloway College, University of London. London.
  • Aguiar, L.K. and Valluri, S. (2009). An investigation into ethnic Asian food consumption in the Bristol area. Proceedings of the 19th International Agribusiness Management Association Conference (IAMA). June. Budapest, Hungary.
  • Aguiar, L.K., Pereira, G. and Vieira, L. M. (2009). What they say is not what they do: exploring the gap between fair-trade consumers. Proceedings of the 19th World Food and Agribusiness Symposium (IAMA). June. Budapest, Hungary.
  • Aguiar, L.K., Vieira, L.M., Cardozo, G. and Barcellos, M. D. (2009). Brazilians in the UK: revelations on ethnicity consumption. Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Conference. July. Leeds, England.
  • Aguiar, L.K. (2008). Ligando sanidade a mercado: o caso da carne brasileira na Europa. In Congress proceedings of the 35th Brazilian Veterinary Congress. October, Gramado. Brazil. Sponsorship part of the UK-Brazil partnership Programme in Science and Innovation: Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology and DfID. Animal Production. Production Chain. 234-237.
  • Alliston, J.C., Gonzalez-Diaz, F., Dent, J.B., Newton, D.J. (2009). Improved forms of business collaboration for Primary Producers operating within the UK food supply chain: Proceedings International Farm Management Association (IFMA) 17th Congress, 19-24 July 2009, St.Louis, Illinois, USA.
  • Azo,W.M., Lane, G.P.F., Davies, W.P. and Cannon, N.D. (2009). Conductance model evaluation for predicting yields and protein content of lupin/cereal forage crops in organic farming. Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Precision Agriculture (7ECPA), 679-686. July. Wageningen University, Netherlands.
  • Azo,W.M., Cannon, N.D., Lane, G.P.F. and Davies, W.P. (2009). Conductance model assessment for yield and protein content prediction in lupin-cereal forage crop mixtures in organic farming systems. British Grassland Society 9th Research Conference. September. Harper Adams University College, Shropshire.
  • Baines, R.N. (2008). Food Safety Certification in a Global Market. Safe Quality Food Institute International Conference. Denver, USA.
  • Baines, R.N. (2008). SQF Environmental & Social Modules (and Ethical Markets). Safe Quality Food Institute International Conference. Denver, USA.
  • Baines, R.N. (2009). Establishing Standards for Sustainability and their Applicability to the Food Industry. Food & Beverage Packaging Innovation Summit. London.
  • Baines, R.N. (2009). Establishing Standards for Sustainability in the Food Industry. Australian Sustainable Development Institute. Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia.
  • Chadd, S. (2008). Future Trends and Developments in Poultry Nutrition. In Poultry in the 21st Century: Avian Influenza and Beyond. UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) International Poultry Conference. FAO Animal Production and Health Report 9. Bangkok, Thailand. 33-62.
  • Conway, J.S. (2008). Soil trails - a case study from the Anglesey Geopark. 3rd International UNESCO Conference on Geoparks. June. Osnabruck, Germany.
  • Conway, J.S. (2008). Soil trails - raising the profile of soil - a case study from the Anglesey Geopark. 3rd International UNESCO Conference on Geoparks. June. Osnabruck, Germany.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Raising the profile of soil within geo-conservation - a case study from the Anglesey Geopark. ProGEO - WG3 Geodiversity, Geoheritage & Nature and Landscape Management. April. Drenthe, The Netherlands.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Climate Change & Soils, 2050. The Future of Your Soil. May. Knowledge Network Seminar. Cirencester.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Climate Change and Soil Conservation, English Nature Geoconservation Conference. June. Chester.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). The Agricultural Landscape and Climate in 2050. Transition Farms - Agriculture 2050. 7th South West Rural Update seminar, 17 June 2009. Cirencester.
  • Davies, W.P. and Baines R.N. (2008). Is growing more ethical food demand driving a genuine 'greener' supply? Aspects of Applied Biology 86, 2008.- Greening the Food Chain, 1 and 2. 1 What does 'green' mean? - seeking to understand and meet conflicting aspirations for food. 2 Measuring 'green' - does Life Cycle Analysis make sense for food? Association of Applied Biologists. 13-20.
  • Doel, J., Lane, G.P.F., Davies, W.P. and Conway, J.S. (2009). Accumulation and recovery of nitrogen in mixed farming systems using legumes and other green manures. British Grassland Society 9th Research Conference. September. Harper Adams University College, Shropshire.
  • Grange, I.D. (2009). The value of organic matter in soil management. The Future of Your Soil, Rural Enterprise Gateway, Knowledge Network Seminar. May. Cirencester.
  • Hale, C.E., Laycock, G. and Hemmings, A.J. (2008). The effects of prior handling experiences on the stress responses of semi-feral foals presented at auction. International Society For Equitation Science. Dublin, Ireland.
  • Hale, C.E. and Hemmings, A.J. (2008). The role of alternative forages in satisfying both physiological and psychological demands of domesticated equidae. International Society For Equitation Science. Dublin, Ireland.
  • Hemmings, A.J. (2009). Equine learning theory applied to modern training strategy. Annual Conference of Chartered Physiotherapists. Edinburgh.
  • Hemmings, A.J. (2009). Stereotypic behaviour of the horse: New insights into pleasure function. Myerscough Equine Symposium. Myerscough.
  • Laycock G., Hale C.E., and Hemmings A.J. (2008). The effects of prior handling experience on the stress responses of semi-feral foals at auction. Proceedings of the University Federation of Animal Welfare (UFAW) Animal Welfare Symposium. Birmingham, UK.
  • Liu, Z., Lane, G.P.F. and Davies, W.P. (2009). Progressing a modern agronomy for UK sainfoin production. British Grassland Society 9th Research Conference. September. Harper Adams University College, Shropshire.
  • Janik, I, Hill, B., Martin, H., and Chadd. S. (2008). Milk particulates and animal health: mastitis in dairy cows. Applied Aspects of Aerobiology. Aspects of Applied Biology, 89, 2008.
  • Jones, J.V.H. (2009). Commercial prospects for livestock auction markets, Conference paper delivered to theIAgM/BIAC National Farm Management Conference, held at the Barcelo Hotel Oxford November 2008 and reproduced as an unrefereed paper in the Journal of Farm Management, 13, (7), Winter 2009, 509 - 526.
  • Moore-Colyer, M.J.S. (2008). Laminitis: the nutritionist's perspective. Proceedings of the Open College of Equine Studies Equine Science Conference. November 2009.11-14. Bury St Edmunds.
  • Swindell J. (2008). Presentations on ICT in European Rural Development. EU-China Information Society Project July 2008. Harbin and Yangquan, PR China.
  • Swindell J. (2008). GIS in Disaster Relief and Mitigation, the May 2008 Sichuan Earthquake, EU-China Information Society Project July 2008. Chengdu, PR China.
  • Swindell J. (2008). EUGISES 2008; current trends in European GIS education. EUGISES September 2008 (6th European GIS in Education Seminar). UK ESRI EMA Education Conference. October. London.
  • Swindell J. (2008). The Buildings of the Royal Agricultural College. History of Tetbury Society. October. Tetbury, Gloucestershire.
  • Swindell J. (2008). eBusiness for rural areas. EU-China Information Society Project. December. Guangzhou and Chengdu, PR China.
  • Swindell J. (2009). e-Commerce and Rural Development in Europe. EU-China Information Society Project. March. Hainan and Chengdu, PR China.
  • Swindell J. (2009). International cooperation in ICT for e-inclusion: The Digital divide; challenge or opportunity? EU-China Information Society Project. May. Beijing, PR China.
  • Topolansky, F. (2009). Regional Agreements and Competitiveness. 3rd Alban Conference Oporto 2009. 19 and 20 June 2009. Universidade do Porto, Portugal.
  • Watson, K.M., Lane, G.P.F., Conway, J.S. and Davies, W.P. (2009). Exploring the accumulation and exploitation of soil physical factors and chemical fertility using green manures. British Grassland Society. 9th Research Conference. September. Harper Adams University College, Shropshire.

 

Other Publications

  • Alliston, J.C. (2009). Putting professionalism back into the agricultural industry Farmers Club Journal. Spring issue 219.
  • Ashbridge, I. and Hardy, D. (2009). Profitable Lowland sheep enterprise. Farmers Weekly. 17 April 2009: 28-29.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Nitrogen Balance over 7 years on a Mixed Farm in the Cotswolds. Project report 009, Open Fields.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Nitrogen Losses on a Mixed Farm in the Cotswold Hills, England. Project report 008, Open Fields.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Raising the profile of soil within geo-conservation: South Stack - a case study from the Anglesey Geopark. Case study report 014, Open Fields.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). A Soil Trail ? - a case study from the Anglesey Geopark. Case study report 013, Open Fields.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Managing Phosphorus Responsibly in Hampshire Chalkland Areas. Project report 005, Open Fields.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Climate Change and Agriculture in South West England - Farmers' perceptions. Project report 005, Open Fields.
  • Conway, J.S. (2008). Holyhead Breakwater Country Park Geotrail / Geotrail Parc Gwledig Morglawdd Caergybi. Swn y Mor, 5 12-13.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Cerdded drwy'r gorffenol Biwmares / Walking through the past of Beaumaris. Geomon.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Cemaes - Llanbadrig Geotrail. Swn y Mor, 6 p 12-13. (in print).
  • Hemmings, A.J. (2009). Would you buy a horse with a vice? Your Horse, Issue 322, 23-24.
  • Hemmings, A.J. (2009). Managing stable vices for competition success. Horse and Hound. (in press - 27 August).
  • Jones, J.V.H. (2008). Tough trade. (About livestock markets.) RICS Land Journal, July-August, 22-25.
  • Jones, J.V.H. (2009). Unfinished business? (About the CAP healthcheck reform.) RICS Land Journal, April-May, 18 - 21.
  • Lane, G.P.F. and Liu, Z. (2009). Modern Agronomy for Sainfoin. Research note for DEFRA database.
  • Lewis, D.B. (2008). Feasibility of using wood for heat energy generation. Sustainability, Energy and Environment Show Case Event. University of Bath. Bath. September.
  • Swindell, J. (2008). The Village Knowledge Centers of Pondicherry (An Indian ICT Adoption case study) in Gelb E. and Offer A. (eds) (no date, published electronically) ICT in Agriculture: Perspectives of Technological Innovation The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Center for Agricultural Economic Research access from: http://departments.agri.huji.ac.il/economics/gelb-main.html

 

Research Reports

  • Grange, I. (2009). Soil Carbon Density Estimation: Sampling Problems in a Variable Environment. PhD thesis. University of Sydney.
  • Topolansky, F. (2008). MERCOSUR Union, Porter's diamond and the competitiveness of the Uruguayan broiler industry. PhD thesis. December. University of Gloucestershire.

 

Consultancy Project Reports

  • Aguiar, L.K., Davies, W.P. (2009). Report of a Study Visit to Simón Bolívar United World College of Agriculture and collaborating universities in Venezuela. For FUNDACEA and the British Embassy in Caracas. Foreign and Commonwealth Office funded. January.
  • Baines, R.N.B., Davies, W.P., Aguiar, L.K., Brough, C., Finch, H.J.S. and Story, S.B. (2008). Current and Alternative Production Patterns of Beef, Soy and Oil Palm: Implications for Rainforest Conservation. Report for The Prince's Rainforests Project, Food Chain Research Group & Sustainable Agriculture Group. October.
  • Baines, R. N., Story, S. and Davies, W.P. (2008). Addressing Barriers to Agricultural Education for Emerging Farmers in South Africa. DELPHE programme (2007 to 2010) with the universities of Pretoria and Stellenbosch. Department for International Development (DFID). London.
  • Brough, C., Tait, J.D. (2008). Herd and Dairy Farm Management Course Development in Egypt. Report for Tetra Pak Egypt Ltd. October.
  • Brough, C., Tait, J.D. (2009). Development of a Smallholder Training Kit. For Tetra Pak Egypt Ltd. July.
  • Brough, C. (2009). Technical Guide for Dairy Hub Managers and Staff. For Tetra Pak Egypt Ltd. July.
  • Chadd, S.A.; Finch, H.J.S. and Warner, N.L. (2009). UNESCO Curriculum Development Report. For Nigerian National Board of Technical Education: Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering Sectors. United Nations Education Science and Cultural Organisation. Nigeria. July.
  • Chadd, S.A., Manning, L.M. and Story, S.B. (2009). Evaluation of poultry enterprise performance in Mozambique. African Century. September.
  • Davies, W.P., Finch, H.J.S. and Story, S.B. (2009). Critique of Proposals for Developing Agricultural Production in the Master Plan of the Qatar National Food Security Program (QNFSP) for Improving Future Food Security in Qatar. July.
  • Davies, W.P. (2008). Policy support for sustainable food and agriculture development in Vietnam. UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, Hanoi, Vietnam. January.
  • Davies, W.P. (2008). Review of report implementation on 'Promoting Further Development of the Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Aquaculture Sectors within the National Medium-Term Priority Framework in Vietnam'. UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Hanoi, Vietnam. August.
  • Davies, W.P. (2009). Assessment of the School of Sustainable Agriculture at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. UMS. Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia. May.
  • Lewis, D.B. (2008). Biofuels case studies in Southwest England. Knowledge West. Published on a range of websites - including Knowledge West and HERDA SW.
  • Martin, H., Chadd, S., Janik, I. (2008). Milk particulates and animal health: one year of research at the Royal Agricultural College. A study in association with Facility Monitoring Systems (FMS). Funded by Advantage West Midlands.
  • Moore-Colyer, M.J.S. (2009). Investigation of the buffering action and fermentation activity of Aquacid, when incubated in vitro with fibre and concentrate diets. Report for Saracen Horse Feeds Ltd and CelticSea Minerals. January.
  • Silcock,P., Brunyee, J., Deane, R., Nicholls, K., Manley, W., Lewis, D., (2009). The Future of Farming and Forestry in the Cotswolds - What do Climate Change and Globalisation mean for Farming and Forestry in the Cotswolds AONB? Report to the Cotswolds Conservation Board.
  • Story, S.B., Tait, J.D., and Davies, W.P. (2009). Review of prospects for agricultural development and a national agricultural extension advisory service in Rwanda. Requested proposal (Geoffrey Clifton-Browne MP).
  • Swindell, J. (2008). ICT in European Rural development. Report to EU-China Information Society Project. Harbin and Yangquan, PR China.
  • Swindell, J. (2008). GIS in Disaster Relief and Mitigation, the May 2008 Sichuan Earthquake. Report to EU-China Information Society Project. Chengdu, PR China.
  • Swindell, J. (2008). eBusiness for rural areas. Report to EU-China Information Society Project. Guangzhou and Chengdu, PR China.
  • Swindell, J. (2008). e-Commerce and Rural Development in Europe. Report to EU-China Information Society Project. Hainan and Chengdu, PR China.
  • Topolansky, F. (2009). Organic Farm Management Development in Czech Republic. Grampus Heritage and Training Ltd. July/August 2009. Czech Republic.
  • Walsh, R. and Charles, J. (2009). Guernsey Farm Business Survey. Report for the States of Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department. Guernsey State Government.

 

External Talks

  • Alliston, J.C. (2008). The benefits of agricultural shows and issues of farming during a recession. 2 November 2008. Royal Forest Agricultural Annual Luncheon.
  • Alliston, J.C. (2009). Presidential address - IFMA17 Congress. 24 July 2009. St Louis, Illinois, USA.
  • Baines, R.N. (2009). Transition Farms: Farming today and future visions. South West Rural Update, Royal Agricultural College. Agriculture 2050 - a day considering the options for local agricultural & food production after fossil fuels have run out and climate change is really here. Cirencester.
  • Baines, R.N. (2009). Safe Quality Food Training: SQF 2000 Operators and Auditors. Modena, Italy
  • Baines, R.N. (2009). Safe Quality Food Training: SQF Optional Modules in Responsible Social Practice and Responsible Environmental Practice. Perth, Western Australia.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Soil diversity and conservation. Ashmolean Society, Oxford. 10 February 2009.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Soil and climate change workshops for Dorset Downs and Cranborne Chase Climate Change project. Natural England. 4 and 10 March 2009.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Interview on climate change and agriculture. Countryfile. 5July 2009.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Interview on the launch of Conway, J.S. (2009). Cerdded drwy'r gorffenol Biwmares / Walking through the past of Beaumaris. Geomon. 26 May 2009. ITV Wales.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Geology of Bodafon and Lligwy Bay. May 2009. Invited contribution to Isle of Anglesey County Council Walking Festival.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Geology of Llanddwyn Island. May 2009. Invited contribution to Isle of Anglesey County Council Walking Festival.
  • Conway, J.S. (2009). Geology and architecture of Beaumaris. May 2009. Invited contribution to Isle of Anglesey County Council Walking Festival.
  • Davies, W.P. (2008). Managing Change in Today's Food and Agriculture Systems in Europe. December. Invited presentation at the College of Humanities and Development, China Agricultural University. Beijing, PR China.
  • Grange, I.D. (2008). Biogeochemical cycling. 15 December 2008. Guest lecture Wiltshire College, Lackham Campus.
  • Hemmings, A.J. (2009). Neurochemical basis of learning. 14 April 2009. Guest lecture Hartpury College.
  • Hemmings, A.J. (2009). Genetic diseases of the horse. 15 February 2009. Guest lecture Writtle College.
  • Hemmings, A.J. (2008). The brain and behaviour. 19 December 2008. Guest lecture Writtle College.