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SUMMARY:A conversation with Ray Perman
DESCRIPTION:Join our James Hutton Tercentenary celebrations\, we’re pleased to invite you to a talk by Ray Perman.\n“Who was James Hutton and why we named the Institute after him?”\nA conversation with Ray Perman.\n  \n \n  \n\nAs part of our James Hutton Tercentenary celebrations\, we are pleased to invite you to a talk by Ray Perman\, Founding Chair and Honorary Fellow of The James Hutton Institute. \nThe event will be hosted by Professor Colin Campbell\, Chief Executive\, The James Hutton Institute. \n  \nRay is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and brings a wealth of experience across research\, public policy and leadership in Scotland. Ray is the former Director of the David Hume Institute and previously served as a trustee of the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland and current Chair of Court at the University of St Andrews. An accomplished author\, Ray has written four books\, with his most recent publication James Hutton: Genius of Time\, exploring the life and impact of the father of modern geology. \nFree event  \n\nThis event will take place within the Crop Innovation Centre\, The James Hutton Institute\, Invergowrie. It will be broadcasted to our Craigiebuckler campus.\nEvent Registration – Privacy Notice \nBy registering for this event you understand we will use your personal data to process your registration and to communicate with you about the event. \nIf you have any questions contact events@hutton.ac.uk. \nFor more information about what we do with personal data and your rights under Data Protection legislation\, please see our privacy notice: http://www.hutton.ac.uk/privacy-notice. \nAccessibility note \nWe aim to make events as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements or questions about how we can support you in attending our events\, please contact The James Hutton Institute’s event team at events@hutton.ac.uk. \nPhotography\, filming and recording \nThis event is being recorded. The recordings may be used for publicity\, promotional and business development purposes in print and digital media formats including publications\, reports\, tenders\, websites\, promotional material and social media. Due to the sensitivity of the camera equipment we cannot guarantee that your image will not be recorded. If you have any concerns\, please contact events@hutton.ac.uk. \nThis recording will be made available on The James Hutton Institute’s Youtube platform following the talk. \n 
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LOCATION:The James Hutton Institute\, Invergowrie\, The James Hutton Institute\, Invergowrie\, Dundee\, DD2 5DA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Plant Power 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nCelebrating Fascination of Plants Day\n  \nPlant Power 2026 is part of the eighth international Fascination of Plants Day\, a global initiative led by plant scientists worldwide under the umbrella of the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO) \n  \nThe day celebrates the vital role plants play in our lives – from food and medicine to climate resilience and wellbeing – and invites people of all ages to discover why plants matter now more than ever. \nDiscover the power of plants\n  \nWhether you’re curious about nature\, passionate about science\, or simply enjoy being outdoors; Plant Power 2026 is a chance to explore\, learn and be inspired. \nJoin us for a day of free day of family-friendly activities\, conversations and experiences that highlight how plants shape our world – locally and globally. \n  \nWhy plants matter\n  \nFascination of Plants Day highlights the importance of plant science in tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our planet\, including: \n\nSustainable agriculture and food security\nHorticulture and forestry\nPlant‑based products such as paper\, timber\, chemicals\, bioenergy and pharmaceuticals\nEnvironmental conservation and ecosystem protection\n\nThe initiative encourages a deeper understanding of how plants support life on earth – and how plant science helps secure a sustainable future. \nGet involved: share your enthusiasm!\n  \nAlongside welcoming visitors\, Plant Power 2026 is also looking for individuals and organisations who want to take part and help bring the day to life. \nIf you would like to: \n\nIncrease public awareness of plant science\nShare your enthusiasm\, research\, work or experience with plants\nBe part of a global outreach event with a strong local focus\n\n\nThen we would love to hear from:\n\n\nResearchers and scientists\nEnvironmental and community organisations\nEducators and students\nHorticulture\, forestry and land‑based professionals\nAnyone passionate about plants and public engagement\n\nWe are also welcoming volunteers to support the event on the day – and a free lunch will be provided for all volunteers. \nRegister to attend Plant Power 2026.\n  \nWant to take part or find out more?\n  \nContact: tracy.valentine@hutton.ac.uk \n 
URL:https://www.hutton.ac.uk/event/plant-power-2026/
LOCATION:Dundee University Botanic Garden Riverside Dr\, Dundee DD2 1QH\, Dundee University Botanic Garden\, Riverside Dr\, Dundee\, DD2 1QH
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SUMMARY:The changing world of potatoes
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC) as part of the International Day of Potato.  \nPotatoes are the world’s third most important food crop and the UK’s second most valuable food sector\, contributing £4.5 billion annually. Although global uncertainty continues to present challenges for the potato industry\, innovation across both industry and research is creating new opportunities. \nThis programme will explore key developments across the GB potato sector over the past year\, presented by Alex Godfrey from GB Potatoes\, alongside an analysis of how recent global events and trade dynamics are shaping international potato markets from Cedric Porter of World Potato Markets. \nAs the Scottish Government-funded “PCN Action Scotland” project concludes\, Kerry Leslie from SRUC will discuss outcomes for the industry and outline priorities for future action on potato cyst nematodes. \nAdvances in precision breeding and their potential applications for future potato cultivars will be explored through an ongoing project coordinated by Sasha Eremina at The Sainsbury Laboratory. The importance of potato nutrition will also be highlighted through findings from a recent white paper presented by Rob Ward of Vitagri. \nCompleting the programme\, Gordon McDougall from James Hutton Institute will examine opportunities to revalorise potato waste into novel products and new economic opportunities. \nWebinar agenda\nChair: Ian Toth\, Director of the National Potato Innovation Centre at The James Hutton Institute. \nWelcome and Introductions – Ian Toth \nSpeaker sessions  \n\nGB potato industry update 2025-26 – Alex Godfrey (GB Potatoes)\nAn Upturned World Potato Market – Cedric Porter (World Potato Markets)\nOutcomes from the PCN Action Scotland project – Kerry Leslie (SRUC)\nPrecision breeding in potato – Sasha Eremina (The Sainsbury Laboratory)\nBeyond Yield: Soil Health and Nutrient Density in Potatoes – Rob Ward (Vitagri)\nNovel uses for potato: Solanesol and protein – Gordon McDougall (The James Hutton Institute)\n\n  \nSpeaker Biographies \nChair: Ian Toth\, Director of the National Potato Innovation Centre at The James Hutton Institute. \nIan Toth is Director of the National Potato Innovation Centre and Scotland’s Plant Health Centre\, is a Visiting Professor at the University of Glasgow\, and holds leadership roles in the potato sector\, including President of the European Association for Potato Research (EAPR) and Chair of Potatoes in Practice. He also contributes to national and international potato initiatives\, including on the Board of The Seed Potato Organisation\, and as a member of the GB Potatoes Virus Technical Working Group\, GB PCN Forum and International Potato Partnership. In 2020\, he chaired the Scottish Government’s PCN working group and received the British Potato Industry Award for lifetime contribution to the industry. He will host the 23rd EAPR Conference in Edinburgh in 2027. \n  \nAlex Godfrey\, GB Potatoes \nAlex Godfrey is a British potato grower and chair of GB Potatoes\, the organisation representing the UK potato industry. He is also a director of his family farming business in Lincolnshire\, which grows potatoes and other arable crops. \nPreviously chair of the NFU Potato Forum\, Godfrey has focused on industry representation\, sustainability\, and developing future talent within the British potato sector. \n  \nCedric Porter\, World Potato Markets \nCedric Porter is a UK agricultural journalist and market analyst\, best known as editor of World Potato Markets\, a global briefing on potato production\, trade and pricing. He has over 25 years’ experience covering agricultural markets and is a regular speaker at international farming and potato industry events. \nHe has also served on the UK Trade & Agriculture Commission\, worked as a non-executive director in the potato sector\, and supports sustainable farming initiatives through LEAF. \n  \nKerry Leslie\, SRUC \nKerry Leslie is a Scottish agricultural consultant and potato specialist with SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College). She advises growers on potato agronomy\, seed production\, soil health\, storage and crop management across Scotland and the wider UK. \nShe is a regular contributor to industry events\, research projects and technical discussions focused on improving potato productivity\, sustainability and resilience in commercial farming. \n  \nSasha Eremina\, The Sainsbury Laboratory \nSasha Eremina is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Sainsbury Laboratory\, specialising in commercialising research in potato diseases\, plant–pathogen interactions and precision breeding technologies. Her work focuses on improving disease resistance and crop resilience through advanced genetic approaches. \nShe works on collaborative projects aimed at developing more sustainable potato production systems and accelerating the use of precision breeding tools in agriculture. \n  \nRob Ward\, Vitagri \nRob Ward is CEO of Vitagri\, a UK organisation focused on the links between soil health\, farming practices\, crop nutrient density and human wellbeing. He comes from a long-established farming family and remains actively involved in regenerative farming alongside his work in AgTech and food systems innovation. \nHis work focuses on nutrient-dense food production and sustainable agriculture\, bringing together farmers\, researchers and the food industry. Through Vitagri’s “Growing Health” programme\, he promotes better understanding of how farming methods influence the nutritional quality of crops such as potatoes. \n  \nGordon McDougall\, The James Hutton Institute \nGordon McDougall is a plant scientist and researcher at The James Hutton Institute\, specialising in plant chemistry\, crop quality and the health benefits of potatoes and other crops. His work focuses on bioactive compounds\, nutrition\, and how breeding\, growing conditions and processing affect end-user quality. \nHe contributes to collaborative research projects aimed at extending the use of potato biomass through circular economy approaches\, including the valorisation of co-products for novel end-uses. \n  \nAbout National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC) \nThis webinar is hosted by the Hutton through the National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC). NPIC is based at The James Hutton Institute and works partnership with stakeholders\, academic\, industry and government in the UK and beyond to carry out scientific research to future proof the potato industry and support economic resilience and growth. We do this through innovation\, generating new findings and innovating products. We are currently planning a state-of-the-art innovation centre to support the work of NPIC.
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