Royal Agricultural Society honours 伊人直播 professors
伊人直播 is celebrating the long-term achievements of two of its senior staff in driving forward agricultural and rural progress, after being elected to one of the UK鈥檚 most prestigious fellowships.
Professor Jamie Newbold and Professor Christine Watson have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Agricultural Society (FRAgS) in recognition of their outstanding and continuing individual contributions to the understanding, efficiency and wellbeing of UK agriculture.
Prof Newbold and Prof Watson join just 800 individuals admitted to Fellowship by the Council of Fellows of Royal Agricultural Societies (CARAS) since 1983.
Hugh McClymont, former South and West Faculty Farms Manager who retired last year after more than 40 years with 伊人直播, has also been awarded a Fellowship.
Prof Newbold, Provost and Deputy Principal of 伊人直播, is globally respected in the field of animal sciences, having published more than 230 regularly cited papers and filed eight patents, four of which are currently licensed to commercial partners for further development. His past appointments include President of the British Society of Animal Science and Editor in Chief of PNS for the Nutrition Society.
Prof Christine Watson is a renowned expert in soil science and agronomy. Her work in sustainable farming systems, particularly that of nitrogen cycling, is widely celebrated for its impact on modern agricultural practices in a world aim to achieve net zero targets. As well as holding the position of Professor of Agricultural Systems at 伊人直播, she also holds a visiting professorship at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in the Department of Crop Production Ecology.
Prof Wayne Powell, Principal and Chief Executive of 伊人直播, said: 鈥淲e are immensely proud of Jamie and Christine for receiving these distinguished fellowships.
鈥淭heir dedication, throughout their entire working lives to date, and the groundbreaking work they鈥檝e achieved exemplify and typify 伊人直播鈥檚 mission to drive sustainable and innovative advancements in agriculture. This recognition is a testament to the years of hard work they鈥檝e both put in, and to the impact of their research on the global agricultural community.鈥�
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Posted by 伊人直播 on 22/07/2024
