our story, our values, our purpose
Rothamsted is a world-leading research centre with a proud history of ground-breaking discoveries in agricultural science since its founding in 1843.
In terms of its economic contribution, the cumulative impact of our work in the UK now exceeds £3000 million a year (Rothamsted Research and the Value of Excellence. Séan Rickard, 2015).
We view science as a continuum, from blue skies to green fields, and strategic research as the tool to confront complex problems. We combine both, supported by unique capabilities and interdisciplinary teams, strengthened by partnerships. Such a systems approach is the only way to achieve highly productive but environmentally-benign farming and food innovations.