Tuesday, November 06, 2018
PhD studentship opportunities at the James Hutton Institute are being advertised now.
Friday, November 02, 2018
A new research study aims to demonstrate how the combination of digital X-ray signatures with data-driven approaches can replace the time-consuming elements of expert led mineral identification and allow for new insights into the role of soil minerals in the environment.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
National Farmers Union presidents from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have agreed to judge a new award for 'New Entrant Farm Business of the Year'.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
The James Hutton Institute's Information and Computational Sciences group have announced a web version of Buntata, the free mobile application launched last year to help potato growers identify plant pests and diseases in the field.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
dRenSeq, an improved technique for capturing DNA in crops, may give plant breeders huge advantages when it comes to develop varieties that are more resilient to pests and diseases.
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Monday, October 22, 2018
For many people fungi are simply the edible mushrooms that appear on your dinner plate or the toadstool you pass by in your local park, however fungi are some of the planets most vital organisms. So why is so little known about them?
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Our actions are our future. That is the theme of this year’s World Food Day, which highlights the global goal of zero hunger by 2030. At the James Hutton Institute, we are working to increase food security both globally and at home in the UK.
Friday, October 12, 2018
A new award for ‘New Entrant Farm Business of the Year’ is being offered this autumn to new farmers, crofters and smallholders across the UK, to highlight innovative solutions to issues around land access, labour, markets and profitability.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Scientists from the James Hutton Institute have welcomed the launch of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Friday, October 05, 2018
The 41st T.B. Macaulay Lecture, given by Professor Jacqueline McGlade on the topic of natural prosperity and innovative solutions for a business-unusual approach to rapid global change, is now available to watch online.
