Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Potato producers who are struggling to cope with one of the most challenging seasons in living memory are counting the days until Potatoes in Practice, the UK’s biggest potato field event.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
A photograph of a swan with cygnets taken by 15-year-old Aaron Hawthorne of Motherwell is this month's winner of our schools photographic competition.
Monday, July 23, 2012
A team, led by scientists from the University of Dundee and the James Hutton Institute, have become the first researchers in the world to apply a new technique to sequence the genes of the plant Arabidopsis.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Cutting-edge raspberry and blackcurrant varieties that are still in scientific trials will be showcased for the first time at the annual industry field event Fruit for the Future on 19 July at the James Hutton Institute in Dundee.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Increased cereal yields for UK farmers and lower greenhouse gas emissions are the key objectives of a ground breaking new research project commissioned by the HGCA and led by the James Hutton Institute.
Monday, July 02, 2012
This month's winner of our schools photographic competition Water Works is Julian Scott with his photo "reflections".
Monday, July 02, 2012
The James Hutton Institute has announced a major boost to its experimental farming centre at Balruddery Farm in Angus.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The UK Wood Ants Steering Group is inviting the public to attend a Wood ant walk on Saturday 30 June or Sunday 1 July.
Monday, June 25, 2012
More than 300 scientists with expertise in plant roots will be in Dundee this week to attend the International Society of Root Research conference, organised by the James Hutton Institute.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The essential outing for every Scottish barley and wheat producer this summer will take place on a working farm in Perthshire.
