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13 Nov 2019
Intercropping in practice: new mini-film launched
The James Hutton Institute
“We hope it will encourage more farmers to try intercropping and serve as a training resource for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture in Scotland”
12 Nov 2019
Fact-finding mission to China promotes joint research on sustainable agriculture
The James Hutton Institute
"Although soybean is native to China, there are still issues to overcome regarding its cultivation there, one of which is over-use of fertilisers"
8 Nov 2019
Collaborative research at centre of new Hutton-ILVO partnership
The James Hutton Institute
“It is a pleasure to establish links with ILVO as there is huge potential for collaboration. This partnership represents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to realise scientific collaboration between Scotland and Flanders.”
5 Nov 2019
Migration vital to Scotland's future workforce, expert panel finds
The James Hutton Institute
"Scotland can learn a lot from how other countries use immigration programmes to address skills and occupational shortages and attract and retain people in remote and rural areas"
4 Nov 2019
Hutton expertise called upon for Scottish Science Advisory Council
The James Hutton Institute
“It is an honour to be able to contribute to the work of the Council, and support the opportunity for science and policy to work hand in hand”
31 Oct 2019
High Commissioner of Namibia visits the James Hutton Institute in Dundee
The James Hutton Institute
"It was a great opportunity for HE Linda Scott to gain insight into the work both James Hutton Limited and the James Hutton Institute carry out in Africa"
31 Oct 2019
Scottish native oysters: from food of the poor to potential socio-economic boon
The James Hutton Institute
"This report identifies several actions to realise the benefits and opportunities arising from a potential Scottish native oyster aquaculture industry"
29 Oct 2019
Early career scientists in Aberdeen set to benefit from £170million funding
The Rowett Institute
Early career scientists working at the University of Aberdeen are set to benefit from £170m of funding following an announcement by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
29 Oct 2019
New research to trial crop mixtures for improved sustainability
The James Hutton Institute
"This is a vital time for developing sustainable land management approaches that work for Scotland (...) SEAMS can bring together this partnership of organisations to promote the understanding and use of crop mixtures in Scottish farming"
28 Oct 2019
Spotlight on Hutton soil science at 7th International Soil Organic Matter symposium
The James Hutton Institute
"We need much more social science research into improved engagement, uptake and adaptation by land managers towards practices that we already know will work"
22 Oct 2019
New Hutton-SRUC partnership to help students gain real-world experience
The James Hutton Institute
"The fact that the farm is now also being used for educational purposes, to help train the next generation of farmers, is fantastic and evidence of the real benefits of collaboration across the Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Institutes (SEFARI)"
16 Oct 2019
NEWBIE farming incubators at AgriScot
The James Hutton Institute
"These incubator spaces create a buffer zone for farmers starting out so that they can hone their business model, gain credibility in the eyes of lenders or future business partners and take risks with a higher threshold for failure"
9 Oct 2019
A new website to improve open access to research data on Scotland’s natural assets
The James Hutton Institute
"The aim of NAR-DP is to create an accessible and easy to use online resource for a wide range of people, from organisations to members of the public"
4 Oct 2019
New insight into bacterium responsible for life-threatening disease in humans
The James Hutton Institute
"This study illustrates how rigorous experimental design, coupled with advanced data analysis and modelling expertise, is fundamental to successful scientific discovery"
4 Oct 2019
Watch the 42nd TB Macaulay Lecture by Professor Dieter Helm: Green and Prosperous Land
The James Hutton Institute
"Protecting and enhancing our natural capital are amongst the highest return investments we can make"
4 Oct 2019
Portraying Cumbernauld’s connections to urban nature via participatory video
The James Hutton Institute
Cumbernauld project
27 Sep 2019
Now available: September 2019 issue of Hutton Highlights
The James Hutton Institute
"We'd love to hear what you think of it, so please send us your comments"
26 Sep 2019
DESIRA: focus on digitisation in rural areas
The James Hutton Institute
"The first step is to gain a solid understanding of 'the game' – the variables involved and the context – and then identify the main stakeholders in the digitisation landscape"
26 Sep 2019
UK and Peruvian crop scientists discuss potential of omic-based technologies
The James Hutton Institute
“Many possibilities for collaboration were identified, both for establishing research collaborations and for enhancing capacity building in Peru. These activities should provide enhanced prospects for improving food security in the country and beyond”
17 Sep 2019
Islands Revival Declaration points to evidence of population turnaround in Scottish islands
The James Hutton Institute
“Our intention is to facilitate discussion between communities, local and Scottish Government, island businesses and international experts, to identify ways in which policy can best support positive population trends in the islands”