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New ‘early warning system’ finds blackgrass evolving resistance to glyphosate

Researchers develop way to predict risk of resistance before it occurs in the field

12 Jun 2019

Hackathon challenges businesses and experts to help fix the food system

Brainstorming event first step in what is hoped will eventually be the creation of several scientific and technical innovations

11 Jun 2019

Not all weeds are equal

New research shows wildlife refuges on farms need careful placement if they aren't to be overrun with the wrong type of weeds

4 Jun 2019

Foods enhanced with proven health benefits not making it to consumers quickly enough

Tools for tackling global epidemics of malnutrition, obesity and their associated health problems are stuck in ‘development limbo’, says GM expert

4 Jun 2019

Rothamsted Research collaborates with BASF on sustainable agriculture

Long-term collaboration will combine expertise and support future scientists with a focus on research into sustainable agriculture and soil health

24 May 2019

GM FIELD TRIALS APPROVED

Five-year project will investigate field performance of plants making heart healthy oils

9 May 2019

It's Oil the Same to Us

New human health trial shows plant produced omega-3 fats are just as effective nutritionally as fish oil.

29 Apr 2019

How fungi ‘taste’ wheat could hold key in crop disease fight

Exploring how the hazardous FHB-causing fungus senses its surroundings during infections could help scientists give it a good licking

24 Apr 2019

PhD opportunities for the next generation of agricultural research scientists for Africa

This is an exciting opportunity providing nine fully-funded PhD studentships covering a wide range of topics vital for building capacity in African agricultural research.

4 Apr 2019

Fifty-year study shows climate change is pushing UK wildlife 'out of sync'

Climate change has advanced the breeding season of many species in the UK – but just how much varies markedly across the country.

1 Apr 2019

Hertfordshire launches green business hub

Rothamsted's involvement in newest Enterprise Zone will boost UK agri-tech.

15 Mar 2019

Building Africa’s resilient agricultural future

New international partnership aims to help nurture Morocco's scientific talent.

5 Mar 2019

Earthworm research spurs farmers to act

Mixed findings from first comprehensive worm survey of England's farmland.

21 Feb 2019

ROTHAMSTED APPLIES TO RUN NEW GM FIELD TRIALS

Permission sought from Defra to run a series of trials using genetically modified Camelina plants.

8 Feb 2019

Calling all farmers: do you want to test your own theories?

Thought up, co-designed, and run by farmers, all selected FarmInn projects will receive up to £3000.

6 Feb 2019

ADVISERS ASSEMBLE

The Institute has convened an international group of experts to help it evaluate the quality of its science and assess the benefits of its research.

24 Jan 2019

PICTURE YOURSELF DOING AN ENVIRONMENTAL PHD?

Snap up one of three Rothamsted studentships funded through NERC’s Envision programme

12 Dec 2018

Healthy soil lifts weight

Managing soil by well-designed grazing is the key to an animal’s growth and wellbeing, shows new research that links soil health, pasture value and sustainable production.

13 Apr 2018