Thursday, June 30, 2022
After a two-year enforced hiatus, the James Hutton Institute’s return to the Royal Highland Show was a success: a steady stream of visitors visited the marquee including farmers, research partners and families, as well as a significant number of UK and Scottish politicians and elected representatives.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The James Hutton Institute has re-launched its Best Soil in Show competition with the support of NFU Scotland and the Scottish Government, in a drive to highlight the importance of the critical role land managers play in maintaining healthy soils.
Monday, June 27, 2022
Researchers at the University of Dundee's School of Life Sciences and the James Hutton Institute, with the contribution of colleagues in the UK, Italy and Germany, recently identified genes shaping the rhizosphere microbiota in barley.
Monday, June 13, 2022
Do you have any burning questions about the key issues influencing Scotland’s arable industry? Are you interested in sustainable farming practices and how best to achieve net-zero? Then why not visit Arable Scotland (Balruddery Farm near Dundee, 5 July 2022), Scotland's premier arable event, and take part in this year's Arable Conversations.
Thursday, June 09, 2022
The James Hutton Institute’s world-leading contributions to the science of crops, land and the environment will be presented at the Royal Highland Show (23-26 June 2022) through exhibits covering the themes of land use, agritech and biodiversity, with a focus on net-zero in agriculture.
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
A major new report by scientists warns that global mismanagement of phosphorus is causing twin crises, brought into sharp focus with fertiliser prices skyrocketing in recent months.
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
An international research team featuring the James Hutton Institute has shed further light into the evolution and biology of potato as a genetically complex global food crop.
Thursday, June 02, 2022
Two hundred and ninety-six years ago, one of the most influential Scots ever was born: a man whose influence on our understanding of the earth was revolutionary at the time and has unlocked vast areas of related knowledge since then.
Thursday, June 02, 2022
A James Hutton Institute bioinformatician whose research focuses on plant genetics has been awarded the prestigious Peter Massalski Prize for Meritorious Research at the Scottish Society for Crop Research’s 2022 Annual General Meeting.
Thursday, June 02, 2022
The world’s first “climate-positive” gin, created using the humble garden pea, was recognised at the Herard’s Higher Education Awards on Tuesday, when the team behind the gin secured the “Outstanding Business Engagement” award for their efforts to create and build awareness of sustainable spirits.
