Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Two projects aimed at restoring biodiversity in the River Dee catchment will receive more than £350,000 from a new national fund from Scottish Natural Heritage. The Aberdeenshire projects were selected alongside 12 others across Scotland to share £1.8 million in funding to help the county meet its international biodiversity commitments
Friday, July 12, 2019
Issues related to crop pests and diseases, and their impact on world food security, will be at the centre of discussion during the International Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (IS-MPMI) World Congress, set to be the largest ever gathering of plant scientists in Glasgow.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Leading economist Dieter Helm, Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford, has been announced as the speaker of the 42nd TB Macaulay Lecture, to be held on 2nd October 2019.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
The James Hutton Institute has contributed to a body of evidence compiled by the Scottish Industrial Biotechnology Development Group to demonstrate Scotland’s global competitiveness in biorefining and attracting inward investment.
Tuesday, July 09, 2019
Social scientist Dr Orla Shortall, based within our Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences group, will discuss public attitudes towards dairy farming in her show 'Do cows belong in fields?' as part of the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
Wednesday, July 03, 2019
Scientists of the James Hutton Institute have discussed the latest research on arable crops as part of the launch of new event Arable Scotland, including renewed breeding efforts aimed at developing quality crops for defined markets, innovative crop management techniques and ways to create sustainable and healthy production systems.
Monday, July 01, 2019
An independent report focussing on Scotland’s progress against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals has found that, despite some advances, the country is not on target to achieve a number of the goals and further action is therefore needed. The James Hutton Institute was asked to examine progress with regard to SDG 12.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Do you have any burning questions about key issues influencing Scotland’s arable industry? Come to Arable Scotland, the newly launched event focussing on the innovations that will drive the markets and the viability of Scottish arable production, and take part in the brand-new Arable Conversations.
Monday, June 24, 2019
The James Hutton Institute’s world-leading research in crops, land and the environment was successfully demonstrated at the Royal Highland Show 2019, with a steady stream of visitors of all ages, including UK and Scottish politicians and elected representatives.
Friday, June 21, 2019
Richard Gospel, of Hassiewells Farm near Rothienorman, has been announced as the winner of Best Soil in Show at the Royal Highland Show 2019, with Alistair Brunton, of Balmonth Farm by Carnbee in Fife, scooping the Young Farmers prize for a second time.
