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Kate le Cocq is a Research Fellow in the Department of Agriculture and Environment at Harper Adams University, specializing in agricultural microbiology, soil health, and sustainable farming systems. Her research focuses on optimizing silage production through microbial inoculants, improving cattle welfare in grazing systems, and understanding nitrogen cycling dynamics in temperate pastures. She collaborates with institutions like the North Wyke Farm Platform to study nutrient cycling in grassland ecosystems.
Her work emphasizes reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers by exploring natural grass-clover mixtures and targeted grass traits. Recent studies include analyzing cattle urine metabolomics and quantifying the environmental impacts of nitrogen practices in paddy-upland cropping systems in China. Kate’s interdisciplinary approach bridges microbiology, animal science, and environmental management to address global agricultural sustainability challenges.
Key areas of investigation include the role of bacteria and fungi in nitrous oxide emissions, the efficacy of controlled-release urea in rice systems, and the integration of monoclonal antibodies for silage spoilage analysis. Her contributions highlight innovative solutions for enhancing agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental footprints.
