The big picture: using wildflower strips for pest control
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Agri-Tech Week - From Discovery to Impact: Innovations Shaping the Future of Agriculture
October 22nd - 1:00pm
Start date
22 October 2026
Time
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue
Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, AL5 2JQ, Herts, UK
Enquiries
comms@rothamsted.ac.uk
Cost
FREE
About
Join researchers, innovators and industry leaders to explore how advances in chemical ecology, crop protection and pest detection are being translated into practical solutions for agriculture.
Hosted at Rothamsted Research, this event will feature presentations from leading scientists and commercial partners, showcasing innovations from discovery through to real-world application. The programme includes opportunities for networking and a guided visit to key research facilities.
Registration will open soon.
Programme
13:00 - 13:30
Arrival, registration and networking with light lunch.
Technology displays and opportunities to meet researchers, innovators and industry partners.
13:30 - 13:40
Welcome and introduction.
13:40 - 14:10
Innovation Inspired by Nature: Delivering Solutions for Plant Health and Sustainable Agriculture
How fundamental research is driving innovations in crop protection, plant health monitoring and sustainable agriculture.
14:10 - 14:40
Chemical Ecology Spotlight
Unlocking nature's signals for sustainable agriculture.
14:40 - 15:05
Networking Break and Technology Demonstrations
Opportunity to view technologies, meet researchers and network.
15:05 - 15:50
Innovation Showcase
PheroSyn: From Discovery to Commercial Success
Award-Winning Innovation in Plant Health Monitoring
15:50 - 16:40
Guided Visit to the Rothamsted NMR Facility
Discover how NMR technologies support advances in agricultural, environmental and chemical sciences.
16:40 - 17:00
Closing remarks and networking
17:00
Event close