Blogs
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From the Andes to Scotland: Exploring potato diversity for a climate-resilient future
Some of the solutions to the challenges facing potato production may already exist in the remarkable potato diversity that farmers in the Andes have been conserving for generations
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From conference bingo to climate-ready crops at NFDI4LifeScience conference
NFDI4LifScience conference focused on the growing importance of standardising biological data and developing digital infrastructures that allow researchers to share, integrate and re-use information more effectively
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Why Nature‑based Solutions Need Realistic Expectations, Not Perfect Outcomes
Dr Kerry Waylen discusses the findings of her recent paper on nature-based solutions.
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Championing agricultural science through The James Hutton Institute and the International Barley Hub
A reflection on my time as Chair of the International Barley Hub and member of the James Hutton Institute Board
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Solitary Spurtles to Marvellous Mosaics: a day with the Perthshire Artisans
Hutton researchers spend a day with Perthshire artisans during one of their community meet-ups in Birnam.
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Cereals at Diddly Squat: my first big industry event
Cereals, one of the biggest events in the agricultural calendar. What a week.
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Arable Futures 2026: from uncertainty to action in Scottish agriculture
Arable Futures 2026 brought together around 110 voices from across Scotland’s agricultural landscape to address how the arable sector can remain productive, resilient and economically viable.
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Distilling connections: what the Worldwide Distilled Spirits conference 2026 revealed beyond the science
Attending the Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2026 was a reminder of how deeply connected science, industry, culture and people really are
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Healthy Plants, Healthy Planet: Celebrating International Day of Plant Health
International Day of Plant Health is a day to highlight how protecting plants from pests and diseases supports sustainable agriculture and long-term food security
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Envisioning the Isle of Coll’s future: what role for housing?
The Isle of Coll community met at a workshop organised by The James Hutton Institute to discuss the role of housing in the island’s future.
