2 Hutton Highlights The James Hutton Institute magazine team: editor@hutton.ac.uk The James Hutton Institute is a well-respected and globally recognised research organisation delivering fundamental and applied science to drive the sustainable use of land and natural resources. @JamesHuttonInst @JamesHuttonInstitute @JamesHuttonInstitute @james-hutton-institute Contents 04 Hutton sustainability recognised in first King’s Award for Enterprise 06 Awards, accolades & appointments 08 Major review paves way for expanding peatland restoration 10 The humble potato is a marvel – but science can still improve it 12 Rare freshwater pearl mussels discovered in Scottish lochs 14 Changing gender roles in Scottish farming – shifting the balance 16 Urban farming – a heavy metal health risk? 18 Contract signed for construction of £28.7 combined Advanced Plant Growth Centre and International Barley Hub 20 Scotland is firmly at the forefront of agricultural innovation, securing global food supplies 22 Intercropping: ecological, economic food production at its modern best 24 Scottish field trials show cost of shift to sustainable farming 24 04 14 16 20 @JamesHuttonInst m
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