National-scale optimisation modelling shows that spatially differentiated land-use strategies outperform uniform policies, revealing trade-offs between food production and environmental quality.​ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Farming decisions are often made at the farm-scale, yet simulations are often field- or landscape-scale. We propose a new framework for capturing variation in agroecosystem simulations at the scale most relevant for decision making. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

This is so validating, and the much-needed first step into understanding the causes of ME. Candidate genes affecting the immune and nervous systems align with my and others' experience but now it's time to fund more in-depth research.

What's the true value of a hedgerow? Or a diverse landscape when it comes to mitigating field edge yield declines? Our new paper out today might have some of the answers doi.org/10.1016/j.ag...

Started a new #ReverseMentoring relationship with a senior leader from @pirbrightinst.bsky.social this week. I love that BBSRC institutes are investing in EDI and I'm excited for our conversations about disability and chronic illness in the workplace #pwme #mecfs

The glyphosate debate: nice to see our own @hmetcalfe1.bsky.social quoted in this in-depth feature by @barbarapinho.com www.chemistryworld.com/features/the...

A brilliant example of the tradeoffs between soil health and weed control when thinking about min till

The Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii has recorded the biggest annual jump in atmospheric CO2 levels since measurements started there in 1958. www.newscientist.com/article/2464...

Persistent droughts have become even drier and hotter in recent decades. www.newscientist.com/article/2464...

UK’s first glyphosate-resistant weed found on Kent farm. Rothamsted's @hmetcalfe1.bsky.social quoted www.theguardian.com/environment/...

There's always a new challenge in Agriculture, let's not let the news today of glyphosate resistance in the UK prevent a positive transition toward more regenerative practices

UK’s first glyphosate-resistant weed found on Kent farm - Scientist says case is warning for farmers to reduce reliance on controversial and common herbicide Story by @priyabharadia.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"The case [of glyphosate resistance in the UK] is a “warning sign” for farmers to reduce their reliance on glyphosate" www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Glyphosate-resistant weeds have evolved in the UK for the first time www.newscientist.com/article/2463...

A glyphosate-resistant weed has been found on a UK farm for the first time, raising the spectre of a new pressure on British farmers. Researchers have confirmed that Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) on a farm in Kent was resistant to the weedkiller glyphosate. Story soon.

First day back at work post Christmas break... what is it I do again? Asking for a friend

A classic proof without words showing that 1+3+5+...+(2n-1)=n² taking advantage of the fact that 2025 is a square and therefore it's the sum of all odd numbers from 1 to 89! #MathArt #Mathematics #HappyNewYear Made with #python #matplotlib

What a reading year I've had! I can't believe I read 87 books in 2024! Choosing to read for an hour before bed instead of watching TV has been easier on my nervous system and reduced my sensory symptoms. I gave 15 books 5⭐️ By diversifying my reading I 1discovered new favourite authors and genres!

Hey y'all. I've created an #agroecology starter pack for folks interested in how we create, manage, research, and advocate for more sustainable agricultural systems across the world. Please let me know if you'd like to be added! Currently v. short list as I'm new to Bluesky. go.bsky.app/6d3FswT

With just 3 days to go, I finished @thestorygraph.com reads the world challenge 2024! Already picking out titles for next years countries 💙📚

I've loved trying out some new genres this year thanks to @thestorygraph.com genres challenge and I even found a couple of new favourites... I'll let you guess which ones!

Any #IPM #atdev here? Our IPM Decisions platform is #opensource and all in #github here: github.com/H2020-IPM-De... Ready to work with anyone wanting to get pest forecast models integrated and available to #agriculture #advisors anywhere in Europe #horizoneurope

After a week of lurking it's time for my blue-sky debut! For those who don't know me I'm an ecologist and modeller who loves data, sewing, and reading 🌱📈🧵📚 When I'm not doing those things I'm usually napping thanks to my ME/CFS 😴