Science for life

Delivering world-class science for our partners,
for the future

credibility
Scientific credibility

We bring world-class expertise and rigorous standards, giving clients the confidence that every decision is backed by trusted science.

partnerships
Trusted partnerships

We work side by side with our partners, building long-term relationships founded on trust, collaboration and shared ambition.

real world impact
Real-world impact

We don’t just generate knowledge — we apply it. Our science delivers clarity, solutions and advantage that organisations can put into practice today.

sustainability
Sustainable futures

We anticipate tomorrow’s challenges and create innovative solutions that help businesses and communities thrive in a changing world.

The power of science lies in the clarity it brings. We turn evidence into understanding, giving clients the confidence to act.

Active partnerships
+1000
We work with more than a thousand active partners worldwide. Together, we share knowledge, tackle challenges, and deliver impact.
Years of science
100
With a century of scientific excellence, we combine deep expertise and innovation to protect food, people, and the environment.
R&D projects
+600
Our scientists lead hundreds of R&D projects each year, driving forward new solutions that help businesses grow and stay resilient.
About Us

We combine world-class scientific capability with commercial agility to deliver practical, data-driven solutions across food, health and the environment.

1.
Asian Hornet Response
Asian hornet perched on a spherical cluster of small white flower buds with large green leaves in the background.
The spread of the Yellow-legged hornet across England has accelerated, creating an urgent challenge for protecting pollinators and the ecosystems they support. As a highly efficient predator of honeybees and other native species, early detection and rapid response are essential to prevent long-term ecological and economic damage.
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2.
Nestlé & Purina
Close-up of brown seaweed with air bladders lying on granite rocks in sunlight.
The journey to net zero isn’t simple, especially for global food producers managing complex supply chains. Reducing emissions, protecting biodiversity, and improving soil health all at once takes more than ambition. It takes science, innovation, and collaboration.
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3.
Innovate UK - SugaROx
Close-up of tomato plant with ripe red, orange, and unripe green tomatoes on the vine.
Climate change is putting pressure on crop production, making it harder for growers to maintain reliable yields. Working with SugaROx, we tested a new biostimulant to help tomato plants cope with heat and water stress, using digital phenotyping to track their response.
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4.
Turning Waste into Value
Aerial view of a desert landscape with patches of green agricultural fields and a yellow and red hot air balloon floating above.
Fera worked with the FCDO in Abu Dhabi to show how insect bioconversion can turn organic waste into high-value products in a region where water and fertile land are scarce. The approach offers a powerful way to cut waste, boost food security, and support more sustainable agriculture.
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5.
Castle Howard
Large historic stone building with a central dome and ornate windows, set in a garden with statues and trimmed hedges.
Castle Howard needed a science-led way to balance heritage, farming, and wildlife across its 9,000-acre estate. Using LAND360, Fera combined satellite imagery with ecological field surveys to create a detailed natural capital baseline, mapping habitats, biodiversity, and carbon.
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6.
Wireworm IPM
Rows of small green plants growing in dark, rocky soil in a garden or farm bed.
Wireworm is a persistent and costly problem for growers, and rising reports of damage prompted Fera’s Plant Clinic to investigate the issue more deeply. This led to the creation of our first Enigma Project — a collaborative, pre-competitive initiative bringing together growers, agronomists, and Fera scientists to better understand wireworm and develop practical IPM strategies.
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7.
BBRO Bioindicators
Large pile of sugar beets on a muddy field with trees in the background.
Sugar beet growers face fast-spreading diseases that can threaten both yield and livelihood, and early detection is often the hardest challenge. Working with the BBRO, Fera developed rapid diagnostic tests that help growers identify problems sooner and target treatments more precisely.
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Who we’re guided by

Our strength lies in our people: scientists, analysts, technologists and consultants working together to turn complexity into clarity.
ISO 27001
Fera is fully compliant with ISO 27001, the internationally recognized standard for information security management.
ISO 42001
Fera is fully compliant with ISO 42001, the internationally recognised standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).
GDPR
With our technical team based in York, we operate under GDPR — the world’s strictest standard for data privacy.
UKAS
Accredited by UKAS to ISO/IEC 17025, the internationally recognised standard for testing laboratories, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and confidence in every result.