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

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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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

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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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

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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

New Phytologist@newphyt.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📢 Tomorrow at #ICPR26 - don't miss the panel on Demystifying scientific publishing: authors' experiences and editors' insights ⌚ 11:00–12:30 29 July, Hall 1C - Level 1 Including @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social's Managing Editor, Bennett Young!

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

Why scientists watched grass grow in Harpenden for 170 years

Started by Victorians, Rothamsted Research are monitoring how grass grows.

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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

Agricology@agricology.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🐞🪲Entomologist and Beetle expert Dr Kelly Jowett introduces our new Beneficial Insects for Crop Protection Technical Guide and shares what makes this resource so valuable for farmers. The Tech Guide is available now to read and download (for free!) here 👉 https://ow.ly/2WPO50ZrOXN

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

Can Regenerative Agriculture Stand Up to the Evidence?

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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

Sense about Science@senseaboutsci.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Invisible allies in the soil – how symbiotic relationships between plants and microbes could boost food supply 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵2/7 @johninnescentre.bsky.social

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...

Frederica Theodoulou@freddietheodoulou.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Super proud of our @rothamsted.ac.uk Director, Martin Broadley receiving the Rank Prize for Nutrition, together with David Salt from U. Nottingham this evening