Rothamsted Research
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World's oldest agricultural research institute (established 1843). We develop environmentally sustainable solutions for food and energy production.
Harpenden, Hertfordshire, UK
Joined November 2009
Meet Gwen 🐄 one of the residents of Britain's most-measured farm. She helps our scientists in Devon find out whether we can farm beef and dairy more sustainably. Watch part 1 of her new moo-vie now👇 Watch the full video: https://t.co/fPoOEUiXoC
#STEMDay #farming #devon
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TOMORROW - Don't miss our next Café Scientifique with Jérémy Le Reun - uncover how microbes went from kitchen companions to cutting-edge cell factories powering tomorrow’s bioeconomy. Free and open to all, simply turn up! #harpenden #stalbans
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Family of genes that rule growth, grain development in wheat identified
agriland.ie
Rothamsted scientists have uncovered how a family of genes in wheat fine-tunes the plant’s growth and grain development.
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The World’s Food Supply Is at Risk: Modern Agriculture Is Destroying the Soil Beneath Our Feet
scitechdaily.com
Using a resilience theory approach could help reveal practical solutions and clarify their potential trade-offs. New research warns that modern agricultural methods are placing the global food supply...
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Evidence from #LongTermExperiments can lead to positive changes such as increasing #biodiversity & crop yields, improving the #environment, & helping us adapt to #ClimateChange in the long run. This is why #LTE must continue. Watch our video: https://t.co/FpfXrXituU
@cwp_tw
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Read the full paper @sciencedirect LWT Food Science and Technology
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High fibre white flour developed at Rothamsted passes the taste test - Genetic differences in wheat varieties have been used to develop lines with naturally higher dietary fibre - and bread fans love it! 🍞👍@UniRdg_FNS Full story 👇 https://t.co/IIg7b9eIPR
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Fish oil and fishmeal shortages hit omega-3 supply chain -Climate pressure, overfishing, and aquaculture growth are driving scarcity. Good to see our Camelina research mentioned as a possible solution to omega 3 supply issues. 🐟🧬🌱 https://t.co/fdhpp69xT4
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Proud to be a partner in this major new project that will take cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) management in winter oilseed rape (OSR) to the next level, as part of a collaborative AHDB research project. https://t.co/avF1wQaRp6
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🌱 Part of Agri-Tech Week: a free event at Rothamsted Research on nature-based carbon removal. Explore soil health, land use & ecosystem restoration with scientists, innovators & industry leaders. 🔗 Register: https://t.co/uoTKeSroVD
#AgriTechWeek #farming
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📢New study: Aphid populations attacking lettuce fields in England show surprising east-west geographical split that could complicate control efforts...🪲🥬 Full story 👇 https://t.co/Va0B9qHHZi
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You're not imagining it, ladybirds really are swarming right now - here's why
inews.co.uk
If you see a ‘loveliness of ladybirds’, don’t panic - the spotted bugs just need a place to hibernate for winter, and your home is prime real estate
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Don't miss the #TAAIConference2025, including talks from Martin Broadley, Mike Birkett, John Caulfield 👉 Sign up now to explore the challenges and opportunities that will define the future of tropical agriculture: https://t.co/pX4XBh4Fbv
#agriculture #farming #IPM
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Rothamsted scientists have uncovered how a family of genes that regulate plant hormones in wheat fine-tunes the plant’s growth and grain development, a breakthrough that could help breeders produce bigger harvests. 🧬🌱 @UEBavcr Full story 👇 https://t.co/burvlXZlIo
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New research warns intensive farming practices undermine soil health
fertilizerdaily.com
Erosion, salinization, compaction and contamination are identified as major threats that reduce soils’ ability to withstand shocks like drought or flooding.
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Fungicide alternative: Would your crops benefit from a genetically engineered vaccine? https://t.co/GblPZEAUuh via @GeneticLiteracy
geneticliteracyproject.org
Disease control within crop production systems has been very much centred on the development of complex organic chemicals such as fungicides. But all of
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Agri-food sector & @FarmersWeekly set to inspire young minds - We are looking forward to being part of this exciting event! @newscievents
fwi.co.uk
Slugs, bugs and mutant yeast are all on the menu at this year’s New Scientist Live (18-20 October), where thousands of members of the public are expected
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Our Rothamsted weather data shows rising average temperatures in recent decades, with deep reds marking hotter years. Rainfall stripes reveal extremes too—wetter greens and drier browns. Explore the open access data here: https://t.co/597cGvrygo
#GlobalWarming #ClimateChange
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