Thursday, September 19, 2019
A new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) involving the James Hutton Institute and Davidsons Animal Feeds is exploring the possibilities of protein-rich UK seaweeds to replace some currently used ingredients in the production of ruminant animal feeds, with associated benefits in terms of meat quality and a reduced carbon footprint.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
A joint statement issued by research institutes, community groups and public sector organisations points to credible evidence of ‘green shoots’ of population turnaround in the Scottish islands which as yet does not show up in official statistics.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Professor Maria Nijnik has been distinguished with a Scientific Achievement Award by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), on account of outstanding contributions to social science research on forestry, climate change and social innovation in forestry.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The European Forest Institute Annual Conference 2019, hosted by the James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen, will discuss the role of forests in delivering multiple ecosystem benefits against a backdrop of growing global demand for wood products and a changing climate.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The James Hutton Institute has hosted the first of a new series of aquaNOW Audiences, on the topic of 'The Philosophy of a Hydro Nation'. aquaNOW Audiences are interactive panel discussions, produced by OOSKAnews, engaging international water experts and Scottish expertise in global water-related challenges and solutions.
Friday, September 06, 2019
The James Hutton Institute is reinforcing its extensive analytical capabilities for research and commercial work through a collaboration with global science and healthcare technology company PerkinElmer, to establish a QSight 400 liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry analysis unit at the Institute’s Dundee site.
Wednesday, September 04, 2019
China's prosperity has been coupled with environmental challenges and the country has a considerable way to go toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, an international research collaboration including the James Hutton Institute has found.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
A ground-breaking research trial conducted by the James Hutton Institute and Kings Crops into the impact of green cover crops in Scotland has demonstrated notable benefits for spring barley yields, soil and water quality, biodiversity and soil resilience.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Scientists of the James Hutton Institute will meet with European colleagues to discuss all scientific aspects of diversifying agricultural and food systems, on the practical implementation of crop diversification in value chains and on policy-related issues, during the first European Conference on Crop Diversification.
Friday, August 16, 2019
A James Hutton Institute-led and Scottish Government-funded project to develop a novel decentralised wastewater treatment system in rural India that can be replicated in Scotland and beyond, has been shortlisted for a VIBES – Scottish Environment Business award in the Hydro Nation Scotland category.
