Rothamsted Research

Meet Gwen 🐄 one of the residents of Britain's most-measured farm. She helps our scientists in Devon find out whether we can farm beef and dairy more sustainably. Watch part 1 of her new moo-vie now👇 Watch the full video: youtu.be/05HzQilaoV8 #STEMDay #farming #devon

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: open.spotify.com/episode/26rFrZ… @Ceresresearch

Tomorrow at the Harpenden Arms pub - grab a drink and learn about the incredible power of fungi! #harpenden #stalbans #herts

Earlier this year, we hosted students from two schools as STEM partners for a @RoyalSociety school project. Well done to students from JFK Catholic school who presented their work at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition last week!

Another fantastic #Groundswell2026 last week! Thank you all who visited our stand, talks, insect safaris. Got questions? Send us a DM✉️ 📣Farmers - we want your input on the future of our research - please complete this 5 min survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Response…

From sci-fi where fungi threaten humanity with extinction, to their use as meat alternatives and biomaterials for construction - fungi play a remarkable role in our lives. Learn more at the next Café Scientifique! Everyone welcome. #harpenden #stalbans #herts

We attended the Opening Reverse Select Committee Hearing ahead of #EvidenceWeek in Parliament with @senseaboutsci presenting evidence on "What should we use land for? – new evidence shows where and how to deliver the Land Use Framework"👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/…

A new variety of low asparagine wheat has received confirmation of precision bred status under the Genetic Technology Act (2023), marking a major milestone for the application of gene editing to improve food safety in the UK. Full story 👇 rothamsted.ac.uk/news/low-aspar…

We're all set up for @Groundswellaguk and excited to speak to you about our research on #RegenerativeAgriculture! Plus earn BASIS points at our stand. #Groundswell2026

Researchers from an international collaboration tackling cassava brown streak disease have completed a major field visit to the IITA in Tanzania, helping to test cutting-edge disease detection technology under real farming conditions. Full story 👇 rothamsted.ac.uk/news/tanzania-…

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

@angusgowthorpe @baseuk 32.7C yesterday so not yet! We'll see what today and tomorrow brings...

@Rothamsted @baseuk Presumably your record June temp has now/or will be broken this week?

We've collected weather data in Harpenden since 1853, capturing many memorable national weather events. Access data here: era.rothamsted.ac.uk/# As weather becomes more extreme, we're working on more resilient crops to help towards food security. #heatwave #climatechange

Highfield Park Trust hosted the amazing Harry, Elliot, Rob and Louis from @Rothamsted who took our Safari participants into the world of Mini-Beasts. We think they inspired some of our participants to find out more so a big shout out to the team. for giving up their free time

How can we prepare our crops for extreme heat? Find out what researchers at Rothamsted and SugaROx are doing -👂 from 18:18 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

The 1st ever harvest of a precision-bred crop from a commercial farm took place today. 13kg barley hand cut from the @Rothamsted @CerealsEvent site @ClarksonsFarm1 Diddly Squat. It’ll be preserved as silage to test its high lipid high ME as part of @bofinfarmers @probityproject_

Just 2 weeks to go until @Groundswellaguk! 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 #Groundswell2026

You can find the new carabid ID app here: ceh.ac.uk/data/e-tools/e…

Listen to Dr @kelly_jowett and Charlotte Robb discussing new tools to ID carabid beetles on BBC Farming Today! 👂From 5:17 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Join us tomorrow for a special Café Scientifique with talks from not one, not two, but FIVE speakers! This one is perfect for anyone considering a future career in biosciences, come along and get your questions answered by our friendly undergrads. #harpenden #stalbans #herts

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: ow.ly/4mu050Zb4mB Missed us? ✉️Send us a message 🪴Find us at #Groundswell2026