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24 Nov 2017
Land access a key barrier for new entrants to farming
The James Hutton Institute
Farm
“Access to land was identified as the most important barrier to new entrants. Although there are regions in Europe where land is available, accessing productive agricultural land is a major issue.”
21 Nov 2017
The Princess Royal attends a special event to celebrate Moredun's unique partnership with the farming industry
Moredun
Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal attended a special event held today (Tuesday 21st November) at Pentlands Science Park to celebrate Moredun’s rich heritage and unique partnership with the farming industry.
21 Nov 2017
Hutton expertise to support 1.2 billion dollar Indian initiative aimed at combating climate change
The James Hutton Institute
Dr. Jagadeesh Yeluripat
“In India, around 20 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions come from the agricultural industry, there is a huge pressure on the government to reduce this"
17 Nov 2017
Space technology and Hutton expertise to provide clean water in Pakistan
The James Hutton Institute
“The project supports the sustainable development goals and is another great example of the Scottish Governments Hydro Nation Agenda in action.”
16 Nov 2017
Shetland’s peat bogs – how important are they?
The James Hutton Institute
"Restoration of peat bogs may preserve some of the benefits they provide while having negative impacts on other uses. So, how important are they to you?"
16 Nov 2017
Moredun Research Institute and SRUC establish ‘game-changing’ collaboration
Moredun
Moredun Research Institute and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have announced a new strategic partnership they describe as ‘game-changing’ in advancing livestock health, welfare production and resilience in support of Scottish and global rural development, food security and food safety.
15 Nov 2017
New sightings signal red squirrels’ return to Aberdeen city parks and gardens
The James Hutton Institute
Red squirrel (c) Raymond Leinster
13 Nov 2017
EURAC Scientific Advisory appointment for Professor Maria Nijnik
The James Hutton Institute
"By furthering links with EURAC, I hope to be able to promote scientific excellence through knowledge sharing and the developing of new opportunities to widen the James Hutton Institute’s international research collaborations"
13 Nov 2017
Moredun staff to take part in world's largest charity sleep out event
Moredun
Members of Moredun's Senior Management Team will be swapping their officewear for their sleeping bags to take part in the world's largest charity sleep out event on 9th December.
8 Nov 2017
Hutton evidence review helps improve flood risk and coastal erosion management
The James Hutton Institute
“WWNP to reduce flood and coastal erosion risk involves implementing measures that help to protect, restore and emulate the natural functions of catchments, floodplains, rivers and the coast."
7 Nov 2017
Help us shape the future of soft fruit research
The James Hutton Institute
"We woud like to know what sort of tools would help growers monitor their crops throughout the growing season to enable them to predict and possibly alter the outcomes of the season"
6 Nov 2017
James Hutton Institute welcomes new UK Living Wage week rate
The James Hutton Institute
"We are proud to implement this increase which will see our basic salary rise to £16,835 per year"
3 Nov 2017
Dr Andy Kindness takes over Environmental and Biochemical Sciences group leadership
The James Hutton Institute
“I am looking forward to working at the James Hutton Institute and being part of a team that carries out world-class research that will make a difference to society.”
30 Oct 2017
Professor Lorna Dawson honoured with Pride of Britain award
The James Hutton Institute
"The Awards celebrate the achievements of truly remarkable people from all walks of life who make our world a better place"
26 Oct 2017
Isotopic analysis capabilities boosted by new high-spec instrument
The James Hutton Institute
"We don’t just do science for science sake. We strive to do science that has an impact, this is technology that can do that across a whole range of different sectors."
19 Oct 2017
Professors Lesley Torrance and Deb Roberts appointed as Directors of Science
The James Hutton Institute
"Our Directors of Science share responsibility for developing and delivering the Institute’s Science Strategy through strategic planning, resource management and the maintenance and enhancement of scientific quality"
19 Oct 2017
Connections between greenspace and residents to be explored in Cumbernauld project
The James Hutton Institute
Cumbernauld Glen
17 Oct 2017
Barley scientists discover path to improved grain quality
The James Hutton Institute
"The International Barley Hub is showing again that research in this area can yield great returns on investing in basic understanding of barley"
11 Oct 2017
Web mapping service improved in latest update to Scottish Soils app
The James Hutton Institute
The current version includes our published soils mapping, so for the first time, the Institute’s published soils maps are fully available on a mobile device. You can get information on the soils by simply panning around or tapping on the screen
6 Oct 2017
Visit the new-look Scotland's Environment Web
The James Hutton Institute
"The website has revolutionised the way people access and work with environmental data"