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31 Dec 2016
Research aims to boost Scottish blueberry production
The James Hutton Institute
Traditionally blueberries are imported to Scotland but this innovative research we are funding is using new technology to develop plants that are more suitable for the Scottish soil and climate as well as helping us to fully understand the health benefits of this fruit
23 Dec 2016
New Associate Membership Announced with Downland
Moredun
Moredun are delighted to announce that Downland, a UK wide network of independently owned agricultural retailers who specialise in the dairy, beef and sheep sectors, have joined up with Moredun as Associate Members.
21 Dec 2016
OPA research hones in on three approaches in a bid to enhance diagnostics
Moredun
Recent research by Moredun scientists and colleagues has provided new opportunities for the development of diagnostic tests for ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA). OPA is a contagious respiratory disease of sheep that causes significant economic losses and animal welfare problems for affected flocks.
16 Dec 2016
Research collaboration to assess impact of flooding on people and communities
The James Hutton Institute
“We hope the project will be able to advance understanding of the long-term impacts of flooding, contribute to better flood risk management and make suggestions as to how personal and community resilience may be supported and enhanced in future flood events
15 Dec 2016
Applications open for 2017 Moredun Foundation Awards
Moredun
The Moredun Foundation is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2017 Moredun Foundation Award Scheme.
14 Dec 2016
New application for OPA PCR test developed
Moredun
Scientists and vets at Moredun Research Institute and Biobest Laboratories Ltd have developed and evaluated a diagnostic test on nasal swabs from thin ewes that could be used to screen flocks for Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA).
14 Dec 2016
Intercropping can support greener farming, Hutton ecologists say
The James Hutton Institute
"There is a huge opportunity for small growers to diversify and shorten their supply chains by developing their own high-quality legume-based products
Planting peas and other legumes alongside cereal crops could help make farming greener, ecologists at the James Hutton Institute say.
13 Dec 2016
Forming a second line of plant defence: capturing disease-resistant DNA
The James Hutton Institute
"These genes, if introgressed into new cultivars via breeding or alternative routes, could significantly reduce the dependency on pesticides for crop production
13 Dec 2016
Hutton honorary fellow awarded Collins Medal for applied mineralogical research
The James Hutton Institute
"It is a fitting accolade for the contributions he has made to applied mineralogy since becoming an Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute
13 Dec 2016
Economic impact of James Hutton Institute assessed by independent report
The James Hutton Institute
"The Institute is a repository for a diverse range of multidisciplinary expertise and a vehicle that makes it possible to bring this expertise together in ways that generate multiple and substantial benefits both in Scotland and elsewhere in the world
12 Dec 2016
Reindeer are shrinking - will Santa need more to pull his sleigh?
The James Hutton Institute
“The implications are that there may well be further smaller reindeer in the Arctic in the coming decades but possibly at risk of extensive die-offs because of increased ice on the ground
7 Dec 2016
James Hutton Institute appoints new Director of Finance
The James Hutton Institute
"It is a pleasure to welcome Derek to the Institute and we look forward to working with him in furthering our new five-year Corporate Plan. His finance, commercial and business experience is well-aligned to the initiatives and opportunities ahead of us.
7 Dec 2016
Hutton Criteria for potato late blight risk analysis unveiled at AHDB conference
The James Hutton Institute
New risk criteria which aim to transform the performance of potato late blight alert systems were revealed today (7th December) at AHDB’s Agronomists’ Conference in Peterborough.
5 Dec 2016
World Soil Day: time to celebrate our most prized asset
The James Hutton Institute
"Let’s take a moment to think of our soils and how important they are. Look at your clothes, your food and the place that you live, and try to see how much of that would be impossible without soil.
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5 Dec 2016
Open-source software tools released to accelerate plant breeding in developing countries
The James Hutton Institute
"We have been delighted with this early success of our joint work with the GOBII team at Cornell and anticipate it will form the foundation of a mutually valuable partnership
5 Dec 2016
Decision to keep beavers in Scotland welcomed by Hutton scientists
The James Hutton Institute
“It was a pleasure to be able to contribute our expertise in browsing by woodland herbivores to the official beaver trial
1 Dec 2016
Moredun’s Julie Fitzpatrick receives the Royal Smithfield Club Bicentenary Trophy from HRH The Princess Royal
Moredun
The Royal Smithfield awards its Bicentenary Trophy to publicly recognise an individual’s significant contribution to the overall benefit of the British meat and livestock industry.
30 Nov 2016
HRH The Princess Royal visits Moredun
Moredun
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Moredun Foundation today to find out how creative design has been applied to benefit the health and welfare of livestock in a special event to help celebrate Scotland’s year of Innovation, Architecture and Design.
30 Nov 2016
Chief Executive presents Hutton Annual Review 2015-16
The James Hutton Institute
“I am very grateful to our board, funders, partners and stakeholders and especially all our staff and students who have worked so hard in the year past. We look forward to the year ahead with renewed optimism and belief in that what we do is needed more than ever before.
29 Nov 2016
Aberdeen Ambassador Network aims to boost North East business tourism
The James Hutton Institute
“The world-leading research carried out in the city’s higher education facilities, agencies and institutes makes our area unique in terms of excellence in a wide variety of disciplines