Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Chronic ill-health, loss of financial stability and anxiety are some of the enduring effects of flooding on individuals, new research by the James Hutton Institute and the University of Aberdeen, with funding from CREW, has found.
Monday, February 10, 2020
World Pulses Day (10th February) is a designated United Nations global event to recognise the importance of pulses (chickpeas, dry beans, lentils, dry peas and lupins among others) as a global food, and the James Hutton Institute is at the forefront of research into the exciting possibilities of these crops.
Thursday, February 06, 2020
The February 2020 issue of Hutton Highlights, the James Hutton Institute's quarterly review, is now available.
Wednesday, February 05, 2020
Adopting a systems perspective is essential to help agriculture contribute to Europe’s own policy objectives; that was one of the key messages of a presentation delivered by Hutton scientists Dr Kerry Waylen (SEGS) and Dr Keith Matthews (ICS) at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Friday, January 31, 2020
As we enter the transition period to leave the EU we would like to acknowledge the many benefits the James Hutton Institute has gained from the EU and say thank you for all that has been achieved.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Researchers based at the James Hutton Institute have welcomed the publication of the UK Committee on Climate Change’s new report on land use, and have highlighted the potential of agroforestry and peatland restoration to help deliver the major shift in land use that is needed to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
To support the livelihoods of its farmers, the Indian government is promoting zero-budget natural farming. But will this change support long-term improvement in available food, or could it result in a catastrophic crash in crop yields? A new report co-authored by Dr Jagadeesh Yeluripati (ICS) explores the issue.
Friday, January 17, 2020
Dr Tony Craig has been appointed head of the Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences (SEGS) department, having previously been in the role on an interim basis jointly with Dr Alice Hague.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Professor Rob Brooker has been appointed to the leadership of the Institute's Ecological Sciences department, which carries out research on the ecology of organisms and ecosystems and is well known for its multidisciplinary approach with ecologists working closely with social scientists, economists, mathematical modellers and others.
Thursday, January 09, 2020
2020 is the International Year of Plant Health and Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters, bringing public attention to two huge global challenges and for good reason, say scientists at the James Hutton Institute.
