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.
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.
Thursday, June 20, 2019
The James Hutton Institute celebrated its Tay Cities Deal success at this year's Royal Highland Show alongside industry guests and stakeholders, with the support of the Rt Hon David Mundell, Secretary of State for Scotland.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Professor Colin Campbell, Chief Executive of the James Hutton Institute, has congratulated IGS on attracting £5.4m in funding to achieve global growth in vertical farming.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
The June 2019 issue of Hutton Highlights, the James Hutton Institute's quarterly review, is now available.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Scotland's three main knowledge, consultancy and research centres for potato have joined forces on a new partnership, designed to drive innovation and commercialisation.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Students from all SEFARI institutes took part in the SEFARI Student Showcase 2019, with Hutton student Aurélia Bézanger achieving second place.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
The UK’s peatlands are making a significant contribution to our greenhouse gas emissions because of the way they are managed, a major new study has shown.
