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Simple Shortcut Could Help Farmers Boost Profits from Grassland Management

New study suggests that British livestock farmers could save time and money with a simplified method of measuring grass growth

25 Sep 2025

Human activity is choking Oman’s fragile desert rivers

Ephemeral desert rivers known as wadis – lifelines for biodiversity and water in some of the world’s driest landscapes – are being dangerously constricted by human activity, new research has found.

23 Sep 2025

Fungal genome secrets unlocked in breakthrough for crop disease research

Improved genome mapping of septoria leaf blotch fungus could lead to improved control strategies

23 Sep 2025

Insects in Britain facing local upheavals

Study finds many communities are being reshaped by climate change and urban development.

22 Sep 2025

Rice’s Resistance to Genetic Tweaks Poses Challenge for Crop Scientists

Advanced methods for temporarily switching plant genes on or off do not work in rice, but setback could be a springboard for innovation

27 Aug 2025

Campus spin-out lands £1 million investment to accelerate biostimulant field testing

SugaROx is backed by technology developed by Rothamsted and the University of Oxford

20 Aug 2025

Why Birds on the Edge Stay There: Study Sheds Light on Murmuration Mysteries

New research finds that sharp flock borders arise from simple rules of interaction—not from complex survival strategies

6 Aug 2025

Global phosphorus summit to address threats to food and water security

2025 Ghana meeting will focus on Africa’s unique challenges in managing phosphorus for agriculture

5 Aug 2025

Rock Dust Could Help Fight Climate Change and Boost Crop Yields

Preliminary results of major study suggest local soil characteristics play a crucial role

28 Jul 2025

Why Some Ecosystems Collapse Suddenly—And Others Don’t

Laboratory experiments on magnets provide surprising insights into the future of Earth’s tipping points

18 Jul 2025

Professor Lin Field Receives CBE

Honour was given by HM King Charles at Windsor Castle

18 Jul 2025

New initiative seeks to boost climate smart agriculture in Africa

Work will focus on climate adaptation in sub-Saharan savannah farming systems

3 Jul 2025

Agroecological Farming Boosts Soil and Biodiversity – But Economic Barriers Remain

Study of 17 English farms finds nature-friendly practices can support yields, but only modest schemes are financially viable without subsidies

2 Jul 2025

Camelina Breakthrough Could Transform Natural Astaxanthin Production

Oilseed crop engineered to produce high levels of powerful antioxidant pigment used in aquaculture and food industry

5 Jun 2025

Fungal Protein Critical to Causing Fusarium Head Blight in Cereal Crops Revealed

Enzyme that suppresses plant immune defences could be the key to engineering Fusarium-resistant crops

3 Jun 2025

Recycling signalling molecules allows plants to survive environmental stresses

Newly discovered mechanism paves the way for improved crop resilience to unpredictable growing seasons

3 Jun 2025

New azole resistance mechanism identified in European Phoma stem canker fungus

Control of Oilseed rape Phoma diseases likely to be more challenging.

28 May 2025

Smart Farming Analysis Reveals Hidden Trade-offs in Morocco’s Olive Boom

New research warns policymakers to weigh environmental gains against food security and profit losses

27 May 2025