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BES Agricultural Ecology
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Agricultural Ecology Group of the British Ecological Society. Bringing together farmers, researchers, and policy makers.
🚨Fully-funded PhD project 🚨

Manchester University

Designing functional SynComs for Sustainable Agriculture 🦠🚜🥬

DEADLINE 31 January

More information here 👉 bit.ly/47IfMc5
November 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🚨Fully-funded PhD project 🚨

Manchester University

Predicting functional plant-microphone networks for soil remediation 🌱🚜🌾

DEADLINE 31 January

More information here 👉 bit.ly/4nUdY4k
November 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
🚨Fully-funded PhD project 🚨

Bristol University

Developing thermal physiology-informed plant diversification schemes to enhance ecosystem service provision 🪰🐝🌱

DEADLINE 03 December

More information here 👉 bit.ly/4p9Pcyk
November 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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🦋 Butterflies are booming across England, thanks to nature friendly farming

New research shows that agri-environment schemes (AES) are significantly boosting biodiversity by paying farmers to adopt nature-friendly practices like wildflower strips and hedgerows.
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you spot us feature in the latest Niche magazine?! As we say our goodbyes to Barbara Smith after being the SIG chair for 16 years, we enter a new era with Helen Hicks at the helm!
October 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
“Say Trees!"

Do you have a passion for capturing agricultural ecology in all its beauty? Enter our quarterly photography competition to have your photograph featured in our next newsletter. All abilities welcome!

Email your photographs to us via 👉 www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/agri...
July 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Did you see the latest Agricultural Ecology SIG email that came out on Friday? 👀 If not, fear not and subscribe to email updates here 👉
July 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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I'll be talking about how we can do a better job of looking after our insects, Oxford, this Friday at 6pm, all welcome!
Lots of other events too at the Nature Late Fest on 27 June, over 30 different stalls and activities, plus tree trail, and a Moth Night! Book here: tinyurl.com/32h4vu7s
Nature Late Event: Friday 27th June, 6 - 11pm
Rumble Museum
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June 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Do you know a young person with an interest in insects? 🦋

The Douglas Boyes Fund aims to provide people aged 14-18 with access to entomology equipment, fostering their passion for insects and inspiring them to engage and share their interest with other young individuals 🔽
Douglas Boyes Fund - Royal Entomological Society
The Douglas Boyes Fund has been established in honour of Douglas Boyes (1996-2021), an esteemed entomologist specialising in Lepidoptera. The Fund aims to provide young people aged 14-18 with access…
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June 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Hello world! We are the British Ecological Society’s Agricultural Ecology special interest group. 🌱🫛🦋🌍

Follow for events, current research, workshops, and networking opportunities.
May 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM