Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Hutton potato varieties Gemson and Lady Balfour have been recommended for release in Kenya thanks to the concerted efforts of AHDB, SASA, Seeds2B Africa and James Hutton Limited.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
A workshop recently held in Brussels discussed the Scottish perspective on rural innovation and presented successful examples of rural innovation in Scotland within radically different contexts.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Aimed at farmers, agronomists, industry and scientists working with cereals, Cereals in Practice brings variety trials and current research together in one place providing a unique opportunity to discover and discuss the latest recommendations and developments in the cereals industry.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
The James Hutton Institute’s world leading research in crops, land and the environment was successfully demonstrated at the Royal Highland Show, with a steady stream of visitors of all ages, including UK and Scottish politicians and elected representatives.
Friday, June 22, 2018
John Weir, of Lacesston Farm near Cupar, has been announced as the winner of Best Soil in Show at the Royal Highland Show 2018, with Douglas Greig, of Tealing by Dundee, scooping the Young Farmers prize for a record third time.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Researchers from the University of Dundee and the James Hutton Institute have found that a genetic process known as alternative splicing has a massive effect on the response of plants to stress from cold temperatures.
Monday, June 11, 2018
The James Hutton Institute again took part in Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) Open Farm Sunday, the annual celebration of the story behind our food, with 231 visitors stopping by our Glensaugh farm near Laurencekirk.
Friday, June 08, 2018
The James Hutton Institute’s world leading research in crops, land and the environment will be at the Royal Highland Show 2018 through exhibits covering plant science, sustainable agriculture, indoors farming, bioinformatics, soil research and social science.
Friday, June 01, 2018
Hutton scientist Dr Peter Orrell has won the ‘Ready Steady Pitch’ award of the Converge Challenge 2018 with his MycoNourish product, which uses fungi to act as a secondary root system and improve plant health.
Friday, June 01, 2018
Researchers and practitioners working on rural innovation initiatives in Scotland came together at our Aberdeen site to discuss their experiences and exchange ideas.
