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L-R  Colin Campbell, CEO of Hutton; Duncan Macalister winner; John Lamont MSP
Monday, July 10, 2023

Scotland’s Best Soil in Show winner crowned

The James Hutton Institute has awarded Duncan Macalister of Glenbarr farm in Kintyre the “Best Soil in Show” trophy during the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh last month (June).

New study could sew seeds of change for barley
Thursday, July 06, 2023

New study could sow seeds of change for barley

Experts from the University of Dundee and James Hutton Institute have teamed up with scientists from across Europe as part of a major project that could unlock several new uses for the popular crop.

Expect more record temperatures, say Hutton experts
Wednesday, July 05, 2023

Expect more record temperatures, say Hutton experts

June’s record breaking UK temperatures should not be a surprise – more a sign of things to come, according to experts at The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen.

Hutton returns to Scottish Game Fair
Friday, June 30, 2023

Hutton returns to Scottish Game Fair

The James Hutton Institute is back at the Scottish Game Fair this weekend, showcasing our world-leading research at one of Scotland’s biggest rural events.

Exascale computing could supercharge crisis response capability
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Exascale computing could supercharge crisis response capability

A team of UK scientists led by The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen are hoping to show how an advanced form of computer modelling could help supercharge how governments deal with major issues like pandemics – if it can be used on the world’s latest and most powerful so-called “exascale” computers.

Colin Campbell, Chief Executive at The James Hutton Institute, Professor
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Hutton hosts leading figures at Royal Highland Show

Highlights at the leading Scottish agriculture event, included First Minister Humza Yousaf getting his hands dirty to learn about soil science at the Hutton’s Royal Highland Education Trust stand, and meeting Hutton Chief Executive Colin Campbell.

Arable Scotland 2023
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Arable Scotland 2023 returns to Dundee with a focus on technological innovation

The James Hutton Institute, SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College), and AHDB (the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) welcome the arable sector back to Balruddery Farm, Dundee on 4 July for their field-based Arable Scotland event.

Now available: June 2023 issue of Hutton Highlights
Monday, June 19, 2023

Now available: June 2023 issue of Hutton Highlights

The latest issue of Hutton Highlights, our e-magazine showing how Hutton science is driving the sustainable use of land and natural resources, is now available from our Hutton Highlights pages.

Farmers invited to take part in longest running, large-scale survey
Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Farmers invited to take part in longest running, large-scale survey

A quarter of Scottish farmers will be contacted about their plans for the next five years as part of the largest and longest running survey of its kind.

Dundee key to unlocking life sciences innovation in Scotland
Monday, June 12, 2023

Dundee key to unlocking life sciences innovation in Scotland

The importance of investing in Dundee’s Life Sciences Innovation District was highlighted as leaders of the city’s key institutions welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s Innovation Strategy.

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