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More funding of scientist-farmer collaborative research at the farm-level is key to delivering sustainable UK food system

Understanding the role of grazing livestock for a more sustainable farming and food system, can be better achieved through co-designed, co-delivered farm-level research.

13 Mar 2025

Conservation Agriculture Boosts Soil Organic Carbon Storage in Malawi

Agroecological approach raised soil organic carbon by up to 20% and could play a crucial role in supporting sustainable farming in sub-Saharan Africa

12 Mar 2025

Climate change threatens future of banana industry

Exporters could face 60% drop in growing area due to warming

7 Mar 2025

Early detection of deadly emerald ash borer needed to protect UK trees

New strategies for surveillance critical for effective control

4 Mar 2025

Rothamsted welcomes latest advance of UK Precision Breeding Legislation

Final parliamentary stretch now in progress

27 Feb 2025

African grasslands need to become more climate-change resilient

Introducing more multispecies swards could benefit millions of smallholders and pastoralists

19 Feb 2025

Fungal Toxin Underpins Wheat Disease Spread

Mycotoxin helps Fusarium head blight infiltrate plant cells and could be a potential target for disease control

14 Feb 2025

New seed germination model devised

Novel tool will give breeders more predictive accuracy for seed development and growth

13 Feb 2025

New beetle threat to Sitka Spruce plantations

Eight toothed spruce bark beetle shows a marked preference for fresh cut Sitka wood

12 Feb 2025

Significant potential to reduce carbon footprint of beef cattle

Study finds that, depending on the mitigation intervention, climate change impacts of UK grass-based beef cattle could be reduced by up to 26%

3 Feb 2025

Rothamsted science showcased in UK Parliament

Research staff involved in exhibits and events for Agri-science week

30 Jan 2025

Increasing fertiliser use drastically reduces numbers of flowers and insects on grassland

Fertiliser applications reduced flower numbers five-fold and halved the number of pollinating insects, according to new study

22 Jan 2025

Sir Peter Kendall becomes interim chair of Rothamsted Research Board

Appointment brings brings a wealth of agricultural sector experience

21 Jan 2025

“Killer” fungal gene could provide key to wheat disease control

Specific gene appears to protect some fungal threats as they invade wheat. Disarming these defences could offer a pathway to keeping pathogens in check.

10 Jan 2025

New sequenced genome sheds light on weed resistance

Genomic advances reveal how similar weeds can dominate wheat fields that are geographically separated by over 5,000 miles

9 Jan 2025

Pathogen-host database refocuses on genes

PHI-base provides a comprehensive resource for deeper insights into pathogens and their hosts

7 Jan 2025

Prof Lin Field awarded CBE in New Year Honours

Recognition for services to protecting crops and the environment

31 Dec 2024

New support for women in wheat research

Funding package will underwrite training, mentoring and diversity initiatives

20 Dec 2024