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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Sharing negative results to stop others from falling down “research rabbit-holes”… 🦠 Virus-enabled reverse genetics (VERG) is a powerful tool, but robust data shows this tried-and-tested method just doesn’t work in rice! 👉 https://t.co/CE33Kyec3A
@Rothamsted #plantscience
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We’ve found that flufenacet, tri-allate and EPTC act on blackgrass in unexpectedly different ways. Understanding these metabolic differences can help us tailor herbicide use for long-term control. Full story 👇 https://t.co/tqd8yD96xX
#blackgrass #farming
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Improving photosynthesis in the field demands a systems-level view. Trehalose 6-phosphate boosts sugar use during wheat grain filling, driving an increase in photosynthesis. Field trials suggest crops already hold untapped capacity... Full story 👇 https://t.co/TYVVl1I1jC
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We're tracking how nutrients move through plant–soil systems and how this drives greenhouse gas emissions. We’re also testing how drought shapes grass yield, nitrogen uptake to support more resilient farming systems Hire these facilities👇 https://t.co/B9hG5m1SaV
#WorldSoilDay
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Mini ATG Gym Design + Knee & Lower Back Recipes That Have Been Wonderful For My Clients (Heads up: long article format) I measured off 200 square feet (10’ x 20’), including ample walking space, and polished off my own mini ATG. In fact, only 100 square feet of it is really
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Congrats to Chawezi Miti who was recognised as @TropicalAgri Young Development Agriculturalist 2025. His work is advancing how we understand yield gaps, building stronger statistical tools, and supporting young scientists across #Africa👇 https://t.co/pBPGsDssGm
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Apply now for a new #PhD opportunity at Rothamsted (based at Uni of Hertfordshire)! https://t.co/FEE23yxENy
#studentship #phdopportunity
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Congrats to Prof. Martin Broadley for winning the 2026 @rankprize for Nutrition alongside Prof. David E. Salt for their pioneering work on elemental profiling to improve soil and crop quality, enhancing nutrition and health outcomes for people worldwide👇 https://t.co/6ds1bNMa0L
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👏to Dr Susana Silvestre winning Best Poster at the Lipids in Diet & Health conference @sciupdate about her work unravelling how our GM camelina can efficiently accumulate important omega-3s. Great to see so much interest in our novel sustainable sources of these fatty acids!
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🧑🌾👩🔬Farmers have united with scientists to track pollution and protect an iconic chalk stream This project has been supported by tools and expertise from Rothamsted, Environmental Farmers Group, and the @Gameandwildlife Find out more👇 https://t.co/ZEyVxZIhhE
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We were thrilled to bring together professionals from across the crop sector and beyond for a networking event last week at @Rothamsted Our next networking event is happening 9 December at the Midlands Hub located on @HarperAdamsUni campus ➡️Book here: https://t.co/h6U1GeiqVW
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Places are filling up for this 🪲 💚
REGISTER NOW FARMERS AND AGRONOMISTS to learn about the fascinating world of carabid beetles. Sharpen your beetle-spotting and monitoring skills, and help us to develop tools for farmers. 🎟️ https://t.co/tpNdLDULbc
#farming #agronomy #regenag #devon
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Ancient #wheat is offering fresh solutions... We’ve identified saponarin in einkorn—a natural compound that reduces aphid survival—opening a path to breed crops with built-in resistance and cut pesticide use. Full story👇 https://t.co/MfbQFFXwkC
#farming #agriculture
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TOMORROW! Join us to learn some new science over a drink or two 🍻 Simply show up at the Harpenden Arms and follow the signs 👩🔬 #harpenden #stalbans #herts #hertfordshire #cafescientifique
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Don't miss talks from Sam Cook on Dec 11th and Jan 22nd to learn: 🪲Resistance management of pests, weeds, diseases in arable crops 🪲To balance productivity, profitability, risk 🪲How to identify resistance, interpret evidence and data 🪲Practical on-farm solutions
Resistance is one of the most significant threats to arable production. 🌾 This winter, we’re uniting industry experts, researchers, and farmers to cut through the complexity and get practical about pest, weed and disease resistance. Join us now 👉 https://t.co/Yn5A4vj93W
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REGISTER NOW FARMERS AND AGRONOMISTS to learn about the fascinating world of carabid beetles. Sharpen your beetle-spotting and monitoring skills, and help us to develop tools for farmers. 🎟️ https://t.co/tpNdLDULbc
#farming #agronomy #regenag #devon
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A bold idea about a plant signaling molecule, years of coordinated field trials, molecular studies, collaborative investment...Leading to SugaROx, aiming to deliver higher crop yields without additional fertilizer. Full story here 👇 https://t.co/BpfwnbtW1K
#farming
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The deadly decline of Britain’s native oak trees may be driven by an unexpected accomplice: their own smell. Full story 👇 https://t.co/qyoqt69rJv
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We welcome the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 coming into force in England today, a landmark moment for British science! Full story 👉 https://t.co/SztvK77OUp
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Farmers, it's your last chance to register for this free workshop in #harpenden! Sharpen your #beetle spotting skills and learn how to monitor these valuable insects on your own farm. Limited spaces - register now! 🎟️ https://t.co/WJGgcVBgs3
#farming #agronomy #regenag #herts
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Looking to reduce reliance on synthetic inputs, improve #soil fertility, and explore the role of organic materials in sustainable farming? Whether you're managing #arable or grassland systems, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and 4 #BASIS points - join us! https://t.co/xHGQfXXsbG
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