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Once in a Lifetime – Dr Jonathan Snape reflects on career ahead of retirement from The James Hutton Institute Scientific Services
After almost 29 years working in Dundee, Jonathan Snape, Head of The James Hutton Institute Scientific Services, will retire at the end of April. Jonathan first joined the Hutton in 1997 as a commercial manager…
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The Hutton postgraduate symposium 2026: two days sharing great science and community
The annual Hutton Postgraduate Symposium is an event for students to showcase their research, and to learn much more about what their colleagues in both Dundee and Aberdeen are up to
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A vibrant future for barley: highlights from the 2026 International Barley Hub Stakeholder Meeting
More than 80 professionals from across the barley supply chain gathered for the annual International Barley Hub (IBH) Stakeholder Meeting.
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The hidden carbon footprint of emails: why our everyday digital habits matter
We tend to think of email as a low‑carbon form of communication, and compared to flying or driving, it absolutely is. But ‘low‑carbon’ isn’t the same as ‘no carbon’ and at scale its impact becomes…
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Unlocking the value of digestate: reflections from the ADBA Scottish conference
How anaerobic digestion can contribute to Scotland’s renewable energy ambitions.
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Winter 2025 – 2026, a season dominated by steady, persistent rainfall
Winter 2025 – 2026 will be remembered as the winter when the rain just kept coming and our data confirms that it was indeed exceptionally wet.
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Barley Away Days 2026
For the 15th year running, barley enthusiasts gathered at the Birnam Arts Centre for the Barley Away Days
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Hutton researchers visit shrimp aquaculture project workshop in Vietnam
Hutton colleagues Susanna Mölkänen, Mads Troldborg and Rupert Hough recently attended a kick-off meeting and stakeholder workshop in Can Tho, Vietnam from 2 to 5 December 2026 for the early intervention for sustainable aquaculture in…
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Scotland–UAE Agrifood Engagement: From Continuity to Capability-Led Collaboration
Last month, colleagues from The James Hutton Institute and its Scientific Services team joined a delegation to the United Arab Emirates to build on the momentum established during Global Food Week in Abu Dhabi in…
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Collaborative robotics test-bed at The James Hutton Institute shortlisted for industry prize
The James Hutton Institute has piloted the use of robotic systems that can perform precision farming tasks
