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13 Sep 2018
Shortlist announced for 2018 Nature of Scotland Awards
The James Hutton Institute
"The shortlist represents a cross-section of businesses, charities, the public sector and individuals working towards conserving the country’s unique wildlife and natural environment"
13 Sep 2018
Calling on farmers and field managers: join the Plant Teams Field Lab
The James Hutton Institute
"The aim of the Plant Teams Field Lab is to harness the potential of crop species mixtures to improve Scottish yield stability, soil fertility, reduce pest and disease damage, and increase resilience to climate stress"
12 Sep 2018
Hutton research reflected in Hydro Nation 2018 report
The James Hutton Institute
"The Hydro Nations Scholars Programme is developing some of the brightest global talent to become the water leaders of the future and the reputation of the programme is receiving international recognition"
10 Sep 2018
International Barley Hub shortlisted for VIBES climate change award
The James Hutton Institute
"The VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards are a great chance to recognise business leadership in sustainable environmental investment"
7 Sep 2018
Now available: Hutton Women in Science booklet
The James Hutton Institute
“We hope our booklet inspires interest and contributes to a future generation of female scientists”
6 Sep 2018
Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences and James Hutton Institute establish collaborative links
The James Hutton Institute
"The agreement outlines cooperation in crop breeding, genomics, pests and disease control and sustainable soil management, by way of academic exchanges and joint research programmes"
6 Sep 2018
MycoNourish announced as finalist of Converge Challenge 2018
The James Hutton Institute
"Dr Orrell’s MycoNourish product customises the interactions of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plant roots to suit specific production systems"
3 Sep 2018
James Hutton Group welcomes UK-China seed potato deal
The James Hutton Institute
"This agreement builds on sixteen years of sustained efforts by the James Hutton Institute and its forebears, looking for opportunities to translate science into commercial impact"
3 Sep 2018
Views sought on attitudes towards future of dairy farming in UK and Ireland
The James Hutton Institute
"There’s a feeling that the industry and the public are out of step about the realities of dairy farming and this survey aims to collect rigorous data on farmers’ views on the future of their industry to help provide more clarity"
31 Aug 2018
Scotland creates Europe’s first ‘Entanglement Alliance’
A new research project into marine animal entanglements in Scottish waters has been launched.
31 Aug 2018
There’s No Place Like Home
The Scottish Home Pony will return to the Scottish National Equestrian Centre in West Lothian in 2019 and 2020.
30 Aug 2018
Scottish hops a viable commercial crop, Hutton research finds
The James Hutton Institute
"We are now proud to pass the baton to farmers, brewers and researchers, who will hopefully take Scottish hops to the next stage of development"
29 Aug 2018
Professor takes up new Scientific Director role
A well-known researcher at Scotland’s Rural College has been named as the new Scientific Director of the Scottish Consortium for Rural Research (SCRR).
28 Aug 2018
Innovative Barony team shortlisted for Scottish Training Federation award
A project team of e-Learning and Veterinary Nursing staff at SRUC's Barony campus has been shortlisted in the “Innovation In Training” category in the Scottish Training Federation (STF) Awards.
28 Aug 2018
‘Early bird’ Aimee up for national award
An SRUC graduate has been shortlisted for the title of Agricultural Student of the Year at the 2018 British Farming Awards.
28 Aug 2018
Student president welcomes free sanitary provision
The president of the SRUC student body has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to make sanitary products freely available to pupils, students and learners across the country.
27 Aug 2018
Scotland's first vertical indoor farm unveiled at Hutton Dundee site
The James Hutton Institute
"There are genuine potential game-changing opportunities both for new and conventional horticultural and agricultural systems that can come from the collaboration between IGS and the James Hutton Institute"
24 Aug 2018
Andrew has winning diversification formula
A motor racing marketing guru who went on to create an award-winning gin company is set to explain the winning formula for diversification.
24 Aug 2018
Deep impact
Scotland’s Rural College has been recognised for the global impact of its dairy research by a leading scientific journal.
23 Aug 2018
Scientists reveal new insight into tackling obesity
The Rowett Institute
Obesity has become one of the most significant challenges to human health.