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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
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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
1 year
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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@UKAgriTech
UK Agri-Tech Centre
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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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@kelly_jowett
Kelly Jowett
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Places are filling up for this 🪲 💚
@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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
@AHDB_Cereals
AHDB Cereals
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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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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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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Sharpen your beetle-spotting skills and learn how to monitor these valuable insects on your own farm at this free workshop. Limited spaces - register now! 🎟️ https://t.co/WJGgcVBgs3 #farming #agronomy #regenag
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@AABiologists
AAB @aabiologists.bsky.social
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📆 Save the Date... 🌾 Monogram 2026 🌾 23 – 26 March📍Cambridge, UK 🌱 Connect, collaborate and shape the future of sustainable crop innovation Abstract submission now open! 👉 https://t.co/XPU5Z1l8Nw @MonogramUK #plantscience
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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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REGISTER NOW | Looking to explore the latest innovations in agritech, food science, and sustainable technologies? Join us to connect with Rothamsted-based scientists and innovative companies on 26th November. Register 👉 https://t.co/H9V97ZQcrI #agritech #networking #agriculture
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@Rothamsted
Rothamsted Research
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We’re at Westminster today for #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci, presenting our research evidence on on chemical ecology-inspired solutions for sustainable crop protection to MPs, peers and parliamentary staff, to help them scrutinise policies in this area.
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