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.

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

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

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

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

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

Day one at #Cereals2026 ✅ Didn’t speak to us today? We’ll be at stand 1046 tomorrow where our scientists are eager to hear your experiences and teach you the latest in resilient farming. ✅PLUS earn BASIS points

🌾 Visit stand 1046 at #Cereals2026 to explore the latest science and farming innovations - plus earn BASIS points 🌱 Soil health & carbon 🧬 Precision-bred crops 🦠 Crop diseases & fungicide resistance 🐜 Aphids, BYDV & wireworms 🤖 AI-powered pathogen detection

Researchers from the UK and #Zimbabwe have launched a new project that will explore how historical approaches to land evaluation continue to shape agriculture today and how indigenous knowledge can help support future climate adaptation. Full story 👇 www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/interna...

Scientists from Rothamsted and Sorex Sensors have showcased pioneering pest detection technology that was awarded a Gold Medal and ‘Best GreenSTEM Exhibit’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as part of an exhibit led by APHA. Full story 👇 www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/pest-de...

Field work is in full swing at Rothamsted! Watch Dr Patrick Lehr and our Scanalyzer team up to phenotype this field of wheat - in hopes of learning more about nutrient use efficiency.

New study shows crop species, and not soil type, primarily determines the beneficial functions provided by root-associated microbes. Full story👇 https://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/plants-predictably-select-growth-boosting-microbes-regardless-soil-type

Curious about trying natural pest control? Listen to Charlotte and Sam on the latest RPA podcast - they've been researching integrated pest management and how farmers can reduce their reliance on pesticides https://ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/19/the-rural-payments-agency-podcast-episode-15/

Scientists at Rothamsted have developed a new screening pipeline that could help accelerate the search for future fungicide leads - meaning faster responses to emerging crop diseases🌾 Full story👇 https://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/new-pipeline-accelerate-fungicide-discovery-developed-rothamsted

How do bacteria move through soil and plants? Hitching rides on “fungal highways”... Find out more👇 https://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/fungi-act-highways-bacteria-new-tools-reveal-how-microbes-travel-together-crops

A major milestone for UK gene editing 🧬🌱 We have drilled the first UK crop to receive a PBO Release Notice under the new regulatory framework. Scientists are exploring ways to increase seed size, yield and oil content in camelina👇 www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/rothams...

At Rothamsted, we work with farmers to develop and adopt new on-farm innovations. ADOPT is a great opportunity to fund these innovations and applications are now open! bit.ly/adoptsupport... Check out current projects for inspiration too! bit.ly/adoptprojects #farming #agriculture

Converting grassland to arable farming risks soil health and water quality🚜 Using long-term, field scale data from our Farm Platform in Devon, we found soil organic matter ⬇️45%, soil carbon and nitrogen ⬇️41%, phosphorus ⬇️ 61%👇 www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/convert...

🌾 Arable farmers, we need your voice 📣 Drought and blackgrass are two of the biggest pressures in arable farming right now. We want to know what's actually happening on your farm, and what's working. Anonymous | 15 mins to complete 👇 https://gre.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YDfIax1GVJ5Kui #wheat

England’s farms have reduced their environmental footprint over past decade, according to new modelling, though reductions vary widely between regions👇 https://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/farmings-environmental-footprint-shrinks-progress-uneven-across-england-1

A low-cost forensic method developed by Rothamsted to track sediment pollution is being adopted by the Environment Agency, marking a significant step forward in protecting water quality👇 https://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/rothamsted-research-forensic-science-adopted-environment-agency

Applications for paid summer research projects from the Royal Society of Biology are now open, closing 28th April! Work with leading plant health researchers on 8-10 week placements, including Rothamsted. Apply now: www.rsb.org.uk/plant-health-ug-studentships.html #studentship #internship

And it's drilled! GE barley seeds with increased lipid content, the first crop to receive a Precision Bred Organism marketing notice, are in the ground. Find out more👇 https://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/rothamsted-gene-edited-barley-crop-becomes-first-receive-uk-precision-bred-organism-marketing