Plant Health

Evidence-based science and practical expertise to help governments, businesses and land managers protect ecosystems, support sustainable agriculture and navigate environmental policy.

Science that works at every scale.

Fera combines over a century of environmental research with cutting-edge data science, remote sensing and ecological expertise. From advising national governments on policy to helping individual farmers adopt more sustainable practices — our work connects evidence to action across the full breadth of the environmental agenda.

Remote Sensing, GIS & Spatial Data Science

Our remote sensing, GIS and spatial data capability integrates drone surveys, satellite imagery, advanced image processing, GIS, spatial data modelling and IoT expertise, to deliver high-resolution, evidence-based insights for multiple private and public sector customers.

Responsible Body Services

Fera is an approved Responsible Body under the UK Environment Act of 2021, providing legal, ecological and commercial assurance for Biodiversity Gain Sites secured through Conservation Covenants.

Environmental & land management

Scientific insight driving more resilient environments and sustainable systems. Fera supports the whole food system by providing evidence-based advice and support, fostering resilience and sustainability in practice and minimising environmental impacts.

Nematology

Plant-parasitic nematodes cause billions of pounds of crop damage every year. We provide ISO-accredited detection, species-level identification, and expert consultancy to help growers and agronomists understand and manage nematode risk before it becomes yield loss.

Plant Breeding for Precisions Bred Organisms (PBOs)

The UK's Precision Breeding Act has created a new regulatory pathway for precision-bred plants. We can assist developers, growers and food businesses build the scientific evidence and navigate Defra and FSA requirements to bring their innovations to market safely and efficiently.

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Protecting what sustains us.

From soil health to pollinator populations, Fera's environmental science connects field-level evidence to national-scale decisions.

Our collaborations span government departments, local authorities, chemical companies, water companies, farmers and retailers — bringing independent scientific expertise to some of the most complex environmental challenges facing agriculture and industry today.