Rothamsted Research

@rothamsted.ac.uk found widespread fungicide resistance in Plenodomus biglobosus, a major oilseed rape pathogen. This highlights the importance of continuous monitoring, innovation and breeding for resistant crops. 🌱🔬 www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/fungici...

It was a pleasure to host "From Discovery to Impact: Innovations Shaping the Future of Agriculture" as part of #AgriTechWeek. Thank you to all our speakers for your valuable insights on transforming research into innovative solutions and technologies. #ATW2026

Great to be hosting "From Discovery to Impact: Innovations Shaping the Future of Agriculture" today for #AgriTechWeek. First, Mike Birkett explains how chemical ecology research drives innovations in crop protection, plant health monitoring and sustainable agriculture. #ATW2026

Yesterday Prof Martin Broadley contributed to discussions on how UK can strengthen the impact and social value of ag research in light of the newly launched SARI report. Find out how we’re addressing the issues: www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/rothams... Read full report: www.ag-impact.org/sari

Environmental sequencing of grassland soil fungi PhD opportunity here at @earlhaminst.bsky.social in collab with @rothamsted.ac.uk 🍄 @mcmullan0.bsky.social @neilhall.bsky.social @norwichmicro.bsky.social www.earlham.ac.uk/studentship/...

📣FARMERS - think you can beat the researchers at calculating crop damage? They hit 77.8% accuracy, can farmers and crop advisors do better? Prove your skills and contribute to agricultural research by taking this quick survey: https://ow.ly/bEOE50ZXGlT #farming #agriculture

Last chance to join researchers, farmers, ag-tech innovators and industry leaders for Agri-Tech Week to discover how cutting-edge research is being turned into practical solutions in crop protection and pest detection. 🎟️ https://ow.ly/j73x50ZKGih #ATW2026 #farming @agri-teche.bsky.social

New research has identified the potential for improved nitrogen management to reduce energy-related carbon emissions from farms across England, but also points to the opportunity for technologies like green ammonia to contribute more👇 https://ow.ly/kwku50ZXuit #ammonia #farming

Several of our scientists presented at the Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops conference this week on: 🧑‍🔬Emergence of fungicide resistance in Phoma 🧑‍🔬Abiotic stress on Phoma stem canker of oilseed rape  🧑‍🔬Impacts of clover on spore release in Phoma  🧑‍🔬Using fungi as biocontrol agents of pollen beetles

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

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: https://niccee.org/ NICCEE Global Center

🚨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 https://ow.ly/btXc50ZRoiT #farming

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. 🎟️ https://ow.ly/j73x50ZKGih #ATW2026 #farming @agri-teche.bsky.social

🌱 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 👇 https://agricology.co.uk/resource/soil-health-hub/

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: https://ow.ly/nQzC50ZQ59c

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 👇 https://ow.ly/y9F050ZPC7y #soil #ethiopia #health

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👇 https://ow.ly/eQxH50ZQ3lK #blackgrass

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: https://buytickets.at/rothamstedresearch2/2322194 #farming #agriculture

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👇 https://ow.ly/CvRO50ZMwSK #farming #climate

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. 🎟️ https://ow.ly/j73x50ZKGih #ATW2026 #farming @agri-teche.bsky.social

Curious about more sustainable fertiliser? Join us for a free half-day workshop on green ammonia. Register now: https://buytickets.at/rothamstedresearch2/2322194 #farming #agriculture

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

📣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👇 https://ow.ly/rvrB50ZAl6I

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. https://heyzine.com/flip-book/beneficial.insects#page/1 #farming #agriculture #pests #biodiversity

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 👇 https://ow.ly/UiMM50ZF33F #farming #agriculture #climatechange #drought

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 👇 https://surl.li/dkvdif Please share with your networks! #farming #agriculture #agtech

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👇 https://ow.ly/an0W50ZAl2J

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.

👥 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

Great to see 170 years of the Park Grass Experiment highlighted: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c934nq2wwnqo

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

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👇 https://ow.ly/2VAg50Zrj9v 📸: @senseaboutsci.bsky.social

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 👇 https://ow.ly/qYKC50ZpYpT #biodiversity #ecology #farming

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

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: https://open.spotify.com/episode/26rFrZ0fsrqMmI9cFRtG74?si=ff8993dc1e2f4c82&nd=1&dlsi=d114599bbf5b4cf6

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: https://ow.ly/YhSw50ZlxCn

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...

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👇 https://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/low-asparagine-low-acrylamide-wheat-receives-precision-bred-status-advancing-safer-food

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

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.

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👇 https://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/tanzania-field-visit-advances-cassava-disease-detection-research

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

We've been collecting weather data from our Harpenden site since 1853, capturing many memorable national weather events. Access data here: https://www.era.rothamsted.ac.uk/# As weather becomes more extreme, we're working on more resilient crops to help towards food security. #heatwave #climatechange

Congratulations Martin! Find out more about Martin's work here: www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/prof-ma...

How can we prepare our crops for extreme heat? Find out what researchers at Rothamsted and SugaROx are doing -👂 from 18:18 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002xgww

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

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...

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: https://ow.ly/nsXS50Zb4mA Missed us? ✉️Send us a message 🪴Find us at #Groundswell2026