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1 Jan 2022
Rethink our relationship with nature to avoid worst of climate change and pandemics
The James Hutton Institute
“New thinking and believing in our own ingenuity can get us through many crises. Science is now clear that we, too, need to re-think our relationship with the natural world, if we’re going to avoid the worst consequences of climate change and avoid pandemics"
23 Dec 2021
Plans afoot for UK’s first purpose-built greenhouse gas observatory in Scotland
The James Hutton Institute
“Science was at the heart of COP26, providing evidence of how much damage was being done due to climate warming from greenhouse gases but there are still contested issues about exactly how much GHG are being produced from land and a need to know if planned mitigations will work”
23 Dec 2021
Five new climate and disease resilient potato varieties approved for release in Malawi
The James Hutton Institute
"We hope that Chikoka, Chitute, Khutula, Phindu and Tinyadile will contribute to economic prosperity and increased food security in Malawi and beyond, and are very grateful to our project partners and funders for their continued support"
21 Dec 2021
Assessing durability of potato breeding lines to PCN threat
The James Hutton Institute
"Producing resistant varieties that are attractive to growers and processors is incredibly important if we’re to protect the future of potato production across the UK. However, resistance is only half the battle, and we need to be considering tolerance too.
20 Dec 2021
Why Covid is not a good stress test of our food supply chains' resilience
The James Hutton Institute
"There is an old adage that says if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The first task for policymakers is to understand that, in spite of the mask of resilience it wears, our food system is broken and highly vulnerable"
By Mike Rivington
17 Dec 2021
Global patterns of potential future plant diversity hidden in soil seed banks
The James Hutton Institute
"The global analysis of soil seed bank diversity and density strongly suggests that the biodiversity of sub-tropical and tropical forests is particularly vulnerable to large-scale climatic or land-use disturbances"
7 Dec 2021
World Soil Day: Celebrating all that soils can do for us
The James Hutton Institute
"We have to ensure that we care and nurture all soils it to keep both the human population and the planet healthy"
By Ken Loades, Roy Neilson, Tracy Valentine and Nikki Baggaley
2 Dec 2021
Plants for the Future: sustainable and innovative agricultural systems
The James Hutton Institute
“The report outlines the recommendations for research and innovation needed to support the transition towards more sustainable agricultural systems to meet the goals of the EU Green Deal and envisions how agriculture will likely transition in the short, medium and long term."
26 Nov 2021
Rowett Research highlighted in University Sustainable Development Goals report
The Rowett Institute
24 Nov 2021
New research illustrates impact of Covid-19 pandemic on women in agriculture
The James Hutton Institute
“Delivering equality of opportunity will make Scottish agriculture a more resilient and economically sustainable industry and this will help women realise their potential and support business innovation.”
22 Nov 2021
Intercropping: exploitation of biodiversity benefits in arable fields
The James Hutton Institute
"The session aims to give a voice to scientists and stakeholders from different disciplines and regions to obtain feedback on research findings and practical applications of intercropping"
19 Nov 2021
Loss of tree species has cumulative impact on biodiversity
The James Hutton Institute
“The impact of plant pests and pathogens on associated biodiversity is rarely considered when risk assessments for plant pests and pathogens new to the UK are made”
18 Nov 2021
Dee Catchment Partnership scoop Nature of Scotland climate action award
The James Hutton Institute
“We are over the moon to have won this fantastic award, exactly one year after the Easter Beltie restoration was completed."
12 Nov 2021
New PhD studentship opportunities announced - apply now
The James Hutton Institute
The support and mentoring PhD students receive throughout their studies from their Institute supervisors and our Postgraduate Student Liaison Team ensures students achieve a high degree of intellectual freedom, whilst equipping students with the comprehensive range of scientific and transferable skills demanded of t
8 Nov 2021
Volunteers invited to eat - in the name of research
The Rowett Institute
In-person studies at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health have restarted, with the first call for volunteers focused on studies exploring the impact of processed foods and sugar levels on our bodies and minds.
5 Nov 2021
Outrage and optimism in the face of the climate crisis: watch the 43rd TB Macaulay Lecture
The James Hutton Institute
“Time is quickly running out, and we must act with the ambition and urgency necessary to deliver a just transition to net-zero and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.”
5 Nov 2021
Hemp - the sustainable protein-packed answer to moderating hunger
The Rowett Institute
A new study has found adding hempseed to your diet can help modulate gut hormone levels in the blood and promote a feeling of fullness after eating.
20 Oct 2021
Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network: have your say
The James Hutton Institute
"It is hoped that a Soft Fruit GIN will enable a co-ordinated research approach to pre-breeding genetics of key traits and new breeding tools in a range of soft fruit crops"