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Frederica Theodoulou @freddietheodoulou.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My colleague Peter Eastmond giving a whistlestop overview of #PrecisionBreeding @rothamsted.ac.uk and then his high lipid forage work- a great example of public good and value for the farmer #UKPB26
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 28/09/2026
Great to have a mix of researchers, farmers, and ag-tech here today to discuss the adoption of green ammonia fertiliser in the UK. Find out more about research in this area: niccee.org NICCEE Global Center
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 25/09/2026
🚨Scientists have found resistance to a major group of fungicides in populations of the oilseed rape pathogen Plenodomus biglobosus for the first time worldwide🚨 This raises concerns that control of Phoma stem canker could become increasingly challenging ow.ly/btXc50ZRoiT #farming
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 24/09/2026
Join researchers, farmers, ag-tech innovators and industry leaders at Rothamsted for Agri-Tech Week to discover how cutting-edge research is being turned into practical solutions in crop protection and pest detection. 🎟️ ow.ly/j73x50ZKGih #ATW2026 #farming @agri-teche.bsky.social
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 23/09/2026
🌱 New Soil Health Hub Out Now Explore the new Agricology Soil Health Hub, bringing together the best practical resources, advice & case studies to help farmers & growers understand, assess & improve soil health. Get digging 👇 agricology.co.uk/resource/soil-heal…
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 23/09/2026
New research from Rothamsted and ApresLabs points to a breakthrough in oilseed rape management. A natural olive‑derived compound, SYN‑A, is showing remarkable power in restoring pyrethroid efficacy against cabbage stem flea beetle. Find out more here: ow.ly/nQzC50ZQ59c
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Breaking the Resistance - Direct Driller
How an olive-derived compound could save UK Oilseed rape from the cabbage stem flea beetle
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 22/09/2026
A fascinating link between soil science and human health. Rothamsted researchers used long-term soil data to help reveal why iodized salt has been such a transformative public‑health intervention across the globe. Full story 👇 ow.ly/y9F050ZPC7y #soil #ethiopia #health
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 22/09/2026
By digging into weed biology at tissue and cellular levels, Rothamsted scientists (Dana MacGregor) are revealing why tri‑allate behaves differently and how it can strengthen autumn grassweed control👇 ow.ly/eQxH50ZQ3lK #blackgrass
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Everything changes, or does it?
New research clarifies tri-allate’s multi-site activity, while diverse herbicide programmes remain vital against grassweeds.
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 21/09/2026
1 week to go until this free workshop! Green ammonia could transform how fertiliser is produced and supplied in the UK...what would it mean for farmers in practice? Register to join farmers, researchers and policy experts: buytickets.at/rothamstedresearch2/2… #farming #agriculture
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 11/09/2026
New study suggests conservation agriculture's impact on GHGs is more complex than previously thought. While some principles consistently reduce emissions, others can increase them depending on environmental conditions & management decisions👇 ow.ly/CvRO50ZMwSK #farming #climate
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 09/09/2026
Join researchers, farmers, ag-tech innovators and industry leaders at Rothamsted for Agri-Tech Week to discover how cutting-edge research is being turned into practical solutions in crop protection and pest detection. 🎟️ ow.ly/j73x50ZKGih #ATW2026 #farming @agri-teche.bsky.social
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 03/09/2026
Curious about more sustainable fertiliser? Join us for a free half-day workshop on green ammonia. Register now: buytickets.at/rothamstedresearch2/2… #farming #agriculture
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 02/09/2026
What matters most for the future of your farm? Complete this 15 minute survey so we can focus our research on the real-world challenges that farmers are facing 👇 forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... Please share with your networks! #farming #agriculture #agtech
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 28/08/2026
📣Farmers & land managers - help us so we can help you! Monitoring biodiversity is becoming more important – but we need techniques, tools and support that work for you! Take the survey to tell us your opinions and help us build strategies and tools that work for you👇 ow.ly/rvrB50ZAl6I
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 26/08/2026
How you can make beneficial insects work for YOU on your farm? Download this free guide from Agricology, including expertise from Rothamsted entomologists, and farmers who have tried the methods. heyzine.com/flip-book/beneficial.in… #farming #agriculture #pests #biodiversity
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Beneficial Insects for Crop Protection
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 25/08/2026
New study finds that if the planet warms by around 3°C, average global wheat prices could rise to USD 364 per ton, roughly three times higher than the inflation‑adjusted price in 2010. Full story 👇 ow.ly/UiMM50ZF33F #farming #agriculture #climatechange #drought
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 20/08/2026
What matters most fo the future of your farm? Complete this 15 minute survey so we can focus our research on the real-world challenges that farmers are facing 👇 surl.li/dkvdif Please share with your networks! #farming #agriculture #agtech
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 17/08/2026
Monitoring biodiversity is becoming more important for farmers – but we need techniques, tools and support that work for you! Take the survey to tell us your opinions and help us build strategies and tools that work for your farm business👇 ow.ly/an0W50ZAl2J
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 31/07/2026
It was a pleasure to welcome Victoria Collins MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted. She learnt about the world-leading, innovative science taking place across our campus and how we are aligning with the UKRI strategy to accelerate impact, innovation and commercialisation.
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Plant Biotechnology Journal @plantbiotechj.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
👥 MEET THE EDITOR 👥 Calling #ICPR26 attendees 📣 Join our Editor-in-Chief Johnathan Napier and esteemed colleagues for Demystifing Scientific Publishing 🌱 📅 Tomorrow at 11am @johnathan-n.bsky.social @rothamsted.ac.uk #plantscience
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 27/07/2026
Great to see 170 years of the Park Grass Experiment highlighted: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c934nq2…
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Why scientists watched grass grow in Harpenden for 170 years
Started by Victorians, Rothamsted Research are monitoring how grass grows.
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 24/07/2026
Want to know how you can make beneficial insects work for YOU on your farm? Read and download this free guide, including expertise from our entomologists and farmers who have tried the methods. #farming #agriculture
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 22/07/2026
A pleasure to participate in #EvidenceWeek in Parliament alongside @ukceh.bsky.social, speaking to MPs and peers about the new Land Use Framework and the research that should inform how we use land👇 ow.ly/2VAg50Zrj9v 📸: @senseaboutsci.bsky.social
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 21/07/2026
Park Grass is 170 🎉The long-term experiment continues to reveal how ecosystems respond to nutrients, soil chemistry and environmental change across nearly two centuries. Huge thanks to all who surveyed the plots (in serious☀️) Full story 👇 ow.ly/qYKC50ZpYpT #biodiversity #ecology #farming
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 15/07/2026
Green ammonia could transform how fertiliser is produced and supplied in the UK. But what would it mean for farmers in practice? 📅28th September, 9:30-14:00 📍Rothamsted Research, Harpenden ✉️Register: nwevents@rothamsted.ac.uk #ammonia #farming #agriculture NICCEE Global Center
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 14/07/2026
Find out more about the North Wyke Farm Platform (~2 mins in), and other regenerative agriculture ideas from #Groundswell2026, on the latest Fields of the Future podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/26rFrZ0fsr…
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Can Regenerative Agriculture Stand Up to the Evidence?
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 08/07/2026
Another fantastic #Groundswell2026 last week! Thank you all who spoke to us. Got questions? Send us a DM✉️ 📣Farmers - we want your input on future research - please complete this 5 min survey: ow.ly/YhSw50ZlxCn
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 07/07/2026
We attended the Opening Reverse Select Committee Hearing ahead of #EvidenceWeek in Parliament with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social presenting evidence on "What should we use land for? – new evidence shows where and how to deliver the Land Use Framework" 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 03/07/2026
Low asparagine wheat receives confirmation of precision bred status under Genetic Technology Act, marking major milestone for using gene editing to improve food safety in UK👇 www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/low-aspar…
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Sense about Science @senseaboutsci.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
What should we use land for? – new evidence shows where and how to deliver the Land Use Framework 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵3/7 @rothamsted.ac.uk
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 30/06/2026
We're all set up for #Groundswell2026 and excited to speak to you about our research on #RegenerativeAgriculture! Plus earn BASIS points at our stand.
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 29/06/2026
Researchers from an international collaboration tackling cassava brown streak disease completed a field visit to Tanzania, testing cutting-edge disease detection technology in real farming conditions👇 www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/tanzania-…
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 25/06/2026
Don't miss workshops with our scientists at #Groundswell2026 next week 📅Wednesday 🪴Optimising plant protection 📅Thursday 🪴Beneficial Insects for Crop Pest Control 🪴Insect safari: Soil Saviours, Flower Friends & Crop Champions 🪴8 Minute Ideas on Diversification
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 24/06/2026
We've been collecting weather data from our Harpenden site since 1853, capturing many memorable national weather events. Access data here: www.era.rothamsted.ac.uk/# As weather becomes more extreme, we're working on more resilient crops to help towards food security. #heatwave #climatechange
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 23/06/2026
Congratulations Martin! Find out more about Martin's work here: www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/prof-ma...
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Prof. Martin Broadley wins Rank Prize for Nutrition 2026 | Rothamsted Research
2026 Rank Prize for Nutrition awarded to Professor Martin Broadley and Professor David E. Salt FRSE for their pioneering work on elemental profiling to improve soil and crop quality, enhancing nutriti...
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 18/06/2026
How can we prepare our crops for extreme heat? Find out what researchers at Rothamsted and SugaROx are doing -👂 from 18:18 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002xgww
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Rare Earth - Hotter Than Hell - BBC Sounds
How can Britain - and the world - prepare itself for extreme heat?
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 17/06/2026
Just 2 weeks to go until #Groundswell2026! Speak to our scientists about their research on: 🪴DIVERSITY 🪴LIVESTOCK INTERGRATION 🪴PROTECTING SOIL SURFACE 🪴MINIMUM SOIL DISTURBANCE 🪴MAINTAINING LIVING ROOTS Plus earn BASIS points! #RegenerativeAgriculture
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 16/06/2026
Listen to Dr Kelly Jowett and Charlotte Robb discussing new tools to ID carabid beetles on BBC Farming Today! 👂From 5:17 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002xnqr
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Farming Today - 16/06/26 Heathland birds, carabid beetles, Scottish agriculture policy - BBC Sounds
Heathland birds, carabid beetles, Scottish agriculture policy.
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Rank Prize @rankprize.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The Rank Prize for Nutrition goes to Profs David Salt @uniofnottingham.bsky.social & Martin Broadley @rothamsted.ac.uk for their pioneering work on elemental profiling to improve soil and crop quality, enhancing nutrition and health outcomes for people worldwide ➡️ www.rankprize.org/prize/nutrit...
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 12/06/2026
We had a fantastic time speaking to farmers at #Cereals2026! Not only did we get to share our latest research, but also hear from farmers about the issues that matter to them. Have your say: ow.ly/nsXS50Zb4mA Missed us? ✉️Send us a message 🪴Find us at #Groundswell2026
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 10/06/2026
Day one at #Cereals2026 ✅ Didn’t speak to us today? We’ll be at stand 1046 tomorrow where our scientists are eager to hear your experiences and teach you the latest in resilient farming. ✅PLUS earn BASIS points
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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🌍 How do we balance food production with biodiversity? Explore the role of insects in sustainable landscapes at #SustainableFarming SIG 2026 Register by 1 July to secure your spot at the conference 🔽 buff.ly/YuaaDhF #Pollinators #SustainableAgriculture #Entomology
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Sustainable Farming Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026 - Royal Entomological Society
Sustainable Farming Special Interest Group (SIG) Date: Tuesday 14 July (10:00 – 16:00) Venue:  Rothamsted Research, Harpenden To celebrate the new expanded Sustainable Farming SIG, this event brings...
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 08/06/2026
🌾 Visit stand 1046 at #Cereals2026 to explore the latest science and farming innovations - plus earn BASIS points 🌱 Soil health & carbon 🧬 Precision-bred crops 🦠 Crop diseases & fungicide resistance 🐜 Aphids, BYDV & wireworms 🤖 AI-powered pathogen detection
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 08/06/2026
Researchers from the UK and #Zimbabwe have launched a new project that will explore how historical approaches to land evaluation continue to shape agriculture today and how indigenous knowledge can help support future climate adaptation. Full story 👇 www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/interna...
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 29/05/2026
Scientists from Rothamsted and Sorex Sensors have showcased pioneering pest detection technology that was awarded a Gold Medal and ‘Best GreenSTEM Exhibit’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as part of an exhibit led by APHA. Full story 👇 www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/pest-de...
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 27/05/2026
Field work is in full swing at Rothamsted! Watch Dr Patrick Lehr and our Scanalyzer team up to phenotype this field of wheat - in hopes of learning more about nutrient use efficiency.
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 27/05/2026
New study shows crop species, and not soil type, primarily determines the beneficial functions provided by root-associated microbes. Full story👇 www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/plants-pr…
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 22/05/2026
Curious about trying natural pest control? Listen to Charlotte and Sam on the latest RPA podcast - they've been researching integrated pest management and how farmers can reduce their reliance on pesticides ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/1…
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Rothamsted Research @rothamsted.ac.uk · 22/05/2026
Scientists at Rothamsted have developed a new screening pipeline that could help accelerate the search for future fungicide leads - meaning faster responses to emerging crop diseases🌾 Full story👇 www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/new-pipel…
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Ecological Continuity Trust (ECT) @ect-uk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Sarah Perryman at @rothamsted.bsky.social is looking for help in the field & in the lab for the survey. Expert #botanists are welcome but not necessarily required. So if you live nearby & can #volunteer for a day or 2, email her: Sarah.perryman@rothamsted.ac.uk #Hertfordshire #Botany 🌏
Help required for a botanical survey at Park Grass, Hertfordshire for 1- 12 June. Close up photo of purple and yellow flowers.
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