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LATEST UPDATES

£3.5 MILLION CLIMATE CHANGE FUND ESTABLISHED TO SHAKE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR

SHAKE will fund and train entrepreneurs and start-ups who have early stage science or tech-based solutions

24 Jun 2019

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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

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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

04 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

04 Jun 2019

The Rothamsted BASF sustainability challenge

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

09 May 2019

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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

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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

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.

04 Apr 2019

Should I stay or Should I go

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THE INSIDER: SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?

Before you quit your postdoc, rent huge offices and hire a staff of twenty (and likewise, before you dismiss out of hand any chance you would ever look to commercialise your research) it’s a good idea to consider all your options.

15 May 2019

Writing a killer pitch

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TOP TIPS: WRITING A KILLER PITCH FOR YOUR INNOVATION

14 May 2019

What is creative confidence

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WHAT IS CREATIVE CONFIDENCE AND HOW CAN YOU DEVELOP IT?

14 May 2019

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THE INSIDER: SPINNING OUT

14 May 2019

The insider - crossing over

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THE INSIDER: CROSSING OVER

14 May 2019

The Insider - Staying Put

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THE INSIDER: STAYING PUT

14 May 2019

The Rothamsted BASF sustainability challenge

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LIMBURGERHOF OR BUST: THE SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE

14 May 2019

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DISCOVERIES @ROTHAMSTED

16 Apr 2019

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DISCOVERIES @ROTHAMSTED

07 Mar 2019

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2019

For this years International Women's Day, guest writer Rob Barkworth provides some tips on addressing the imbalance.

03 Mar 2019

Rothamsted Resistance 2019

RESISTANCE '19

Organised by Rothamsted Research and hosted at our headquarters in Hertfordshire, UK, the 8th International Meeting on Pesticide Resistance will cover the latest work on resistance to insecticides, fungicides and herbicides.

16 Sep - 18 Sep 2019

Rothamsted Designing Future Wheat Open Day

DESIGNING FUTURE WHEAT OPEN DAY

During the DFW Open Day, we will provide an overview on the ongoing DFW research programs and our guest speaker Matt Kirton (DSV) will share a breeders’ perspective. There will also be an opportunity to visit Rothamsted Research’s world class laboratories

20 Jun 2019

Join Rothamsted at Cereals 2019

ROTHAMSTED @CEREALS 2019

Join farmers, agronomists and industry professionals on the 12th & 13th June at Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire for the arable industry’s leading technical event.

12 Jun - 13 Jun 2019

SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS CHALLENGE

This is a full-day event, hosted by Impact Lab. A series of themed challenges, connecting innovative enterprises and academic experts to develop sustainable & viable solutions to address environmental and big data challenges facing the world today.

11 Jun 2019

Rothamsted at the Hertfordshire County Show

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY SHOW

Come and join Rothamsted in the FARM YARD area. Play our science games, extract strawberry DNA and much more at this years Herts County Show.

25 May - 26 May 2019

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MAXIMISING THE VALUE OF HOME GROWN FORAGE A WORKSHOP ON GRAZING AND LIVESTOCK

An exceptional chance to participate with actual "grassroots" research projects which are examining how the value of homegrown forage can be maximised.

05 Apr 2019

Healthy Soils Workshop - Rothamsted North Wyke

HEALTHY SOILS WORKSHOP: GREATER MONITORING FOR BETTER MANAGEMENT

A unique opportunity to engage with literally "ground breaking" research projects which are examining how better monitoring of soil health can provide greater management of this resource.

27 Mar 2019

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ROTHAMSTED FESTIVAL OF IDEAS

The Rothamsted Festival of Ideas brings together activities, exhibitions and demonstrations to immerse you in the science of feeding the world. The event is free and open to all with something for everyone, from young to old.

23 Jun - 24 Jun 2018

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14TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON INTEGRATIVE BIOINFORMATICS

In the post-genome era we drown in data but starve for knowledge. Integrative Bioinformatics aims to integrate, align, model and simulate heterogenous data to generate deep insight into complex biological systems.

13 Jun - 15 Jun 2018

THE FUTURE OF LONG-TERM EXPERIMENTS IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

2018 marks the 175th anniversary of Rothamsted; our origin dates from the initial plantings in 1843 on Barnfield and Broadbalk fields, the first classical long-term experiments.

21 May - 23 May 2018

OUR PURPOSE

"We bring together global science, fresh thinking and innovation for lasting benefits worldwide."

DIRECTOR'S FOREWORD

OUR SCIENCE

LEADING THE WORLD FROM AN ILLUSTRIOUS PAST INTO A DEMANDING FUTURE

OUR IMPACT

PROVIDING SOLUTIONS FOR AGRICULTURE'S CHALLENGES, LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY

ENGAGING WITH US

WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO ACCELERATE NEW THINKING, PRACTICES AND PRODUCTS

OUR Values

"OUR CORE VALUES, AND HOW WE DEFINE THEM, ENDORSE OUR COMMITMENT TO PRODUCTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE."

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Forging partnerships to address food security, malnutrition, poverty, climate change and the environment.

OUR LOCATIONS

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Rothamsted Headquarters

Harpenden, Hertfordshire North Wyke, Devon

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