RURACTIVE
RURACTIVE aims to promote equitable and sustainable change in rural areas by developing and testing smart, community-led, tailor-made, place-based and inclusive solutions within local “Multi-Actor Rural Innovation Ecosystems”
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The James Hutton Institute joins €4.9 million project to develop sustainable alternatives to harmful pesticides
We are proud to announce our participation in Crop Protection Strategies for the Transition to Environmentally-Friendly Agriculture (CROPSAFE).
Scientists from The James Hutton Institute warn of groundwater decline in Malawi
An article published in the Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies has shown how Malawi’s water storage has been changing over time.
UK Food and Nutrition Security During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
UK food and nutrition security during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic “World-leading research to provide government, business and decision makers
How the environment and genetics shape the quality of Scottish whisky
We know that whisky is a valuable commodity to Scotland and the wider UK economy. The facts speak for themselves. In 2024 1.4 billion bottles of Scottish whisky were exported, contributing a total of £5.4 billion to the UK economy.
Why a £750 million supercomputer at Edinburgh University will enhance our science
Rachel Reeves’s Spending Review on 11 June 2025 included a commitment to spend up to £750 million on a new supercomputer at Edinburgh University. This is a very welcome change from the announcement in August 2024 that the project would be cut, and has important implications for The James Hutton Institute’s research in Information and Computational Sciences.
Potatoes in Practice announces sponsors for 2025
The James Hutton Institute, along with its partners, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and Agrii, is delighted to announce its sponsorship for Potatoes in Practice.
Sward diversification, biodiversity and forage quality
This experiment is investigating whether increasing the number of plant species in grazed grasslands can help other biodiversity and increase the quality of the forage.
The Italian Job
We all like a raspberry, strawberry or blueberry – who doesn’t? But what if we never had access to these fruits?
Cereals 2025
Come visit us on stand number: 1112 Our expert team attending the event brings a wealth of knowledge and specialised skills,
