Farmers play far more than just a food-producing role—they shape landscapes, cultures, and communities. A new study in 'Agriculture and Human Values' explores how farmers see their future roles in balancing social, economic, and environmental goals. bit.ly/47LQlpT @bartoszbartk.com #farmsky

Last week I attended #EGU25 to share my research in a poster session. Link to the abstract: doi.org/10.5194/egus... It was a great experience to present my research, listen to fascinating talks, and meet familiar names in person #bere #betterbarley #biophysics #soil

First sampling event of my field experiment completed! It has been a very dry growing season so far which is concerning for farmers across the UK. I am intrigued to see how my Bere adapted to these conditions across the different soil types #betterbarley #biophysics #bere

Life Sciences Skills and Opportunities in NE Scotland🧑‍🔬 A free event that brings together PhD students and postdocs in Life Sciences across NE Scotland! 📆6th May | 9:30 - 4:00 PM | ONE BioHub, Aberdeen 📩 Register: buff.ly/Fo7bKTJ 📝 Agenda: buff.ly/PuWY8Ov

We are delighted to announce Prof Tim George has been appointed as the new Director of @intbarleyhub.bsky.social, starting April 1, 2025. With 25+ years of expertise in plant & soil science, he'll drive research & industry collaboration at the #IBH. More: ow.ly/b1uL50VltqI

This #InternationalWomensDay EGU also recognise the way that diversity in science includes many marginalised identities, which often intersect with & compound the barriers to science for women & people across the gender spectrum. Read more: www.egu.eu/7C8COX/

Last week I had to pleasure of attending and presenting my research at the Barley Away Days hosted by @hutton.ac.uk Using an accessible high-throughput system, Scottish landrace #bere had a larger zone of soil influence than an elite cultivar at early seedling stage #betterbarley #landrace #soil

The new look ISRR website is now live www.rootresearch.org. See all the latest information on the society and if not already a member then join us for free.

International Society of Root Research

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I have just started as President of the British Society of Soil Science. This is a tremendous organisation with over 900 members, spanning from students to educators, technicians, scientists, professionals and basically anyone with an interest in soils. Read more- soils.org.uk/blog/welcome...

Welcome from our new President - British Society of Soil Science

Professor Paul Hallett from the University of Aberdeen has officially commenced his term as British Society of Soil Science President for 2025 and 2026, as of 1 January. Prof Hallett works in the Scho...

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📻 ICYMI: Listen to our researcher Tim George, who joined BBC Radio 4's #FarmingToday, to talk about why robust #barley varieties are crucial for protecting Scotland’s #whisky industry amid climate challenges. From 03:50 > bit.ly/4g5LDo5

Farming Today - 06/01/25 Bird numbers down around Lough Neagh, Scottish whisky adapting to climate change, Robot dog - BBC Sounds

Bird counts reveal a drop in numbers around Lough Neagh - could algal blooms be to blame?

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Welcome back to a new term! as we all get to grips with our inboxes, we wanted to share one joyful day we missed over break: Public Domain day! In the UK (a 'life of the creator +70 years' country'), the works of artists such as Matisse and Frida Kahlo enter the public domain!

The Public Domain Review@publicdomainrev.bsky.social · 2y ago

Happy #PublicDomainDay 2025!⁠ It's the day at the start of each year on which works enter the #publicdomain. See our highlights — featuring Frida Kahlo, Virginia Woolf, William Faulkner and others — here: publicdomainreview.org/blog/2025/01...

See an opportunity to join the team as a PhD student: www.findaphd.com/phds/project... @hutton.ac.uk

Apparently, if you’re struggling with aspects of your research you’re on the right track. I find that reassuring #PhD

Science News@scinews.bsky.social · 2y ago

Three must read papers for PhD students. #scisky #PhD #science #research #academicsky 1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research Open Access journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

There is an open discussion in SOIL on an article about plant physiology and global soil carbon research. If you click on this link you can add your views - egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20... Two assigned reviews are already posted, but the more comments the better the discussion.

Missing the input: The underrepresentation of plant physiology in global soil carbon research

Abstract. Plant processes regulating the quantity and quality of soil organic carbon inputs such as photosynthesis, above- and belowground plant growth, and root exudation are integral to our understa...

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Looks like I have joined Bluesky... 👋 So here's some 'blue sky' to show you a large part of what I do: #phd on #grasslands ; #plants and #soil #scientist 👇

❗️The abstract submission and registration for Rhizosphere 6 is now open! 🌾🌿 www.rhizo6.org/home please join us in Edinburgh next year for what should be an exciting meeting. @hutton.ac.uk #rhizosphere6

Rhizosphere 6 - Rooting for Earth

Welcome to Rhizosphere 6 We are looking forward to welcoming the global rhizosphere research community to Edinburgh for Rhizosphere 6 in June 2025. The meeting will foster exchange, interaction and ...

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Happy world soil day! Just about… 🌱 This year’s theme is “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage” which is about using soil data to make the right decisions. As someone who loves photography, I wanted to share a barley root system forming its own unique soil. Enjoy! #worldsoilday #soil #barley