8 Jul 2020
Fruit for the Future 2020: all-new and virtual format
The James Hutton Institute
“We are delighted to present a new format for Fruit for the Future, which we hope will make it possible for even more people to engage with the latest research and development on soft fruit, and that it can collectively be used as a focal point to meet and interact in a virtual way.”
29 Jun 2020
Fast-maturing, resilient potatoes in Hutton researchers’ sights
The James Hutton Institute
“Understanding the mechanism of tuber initiation in potato provides a new strategy to increase yields of a crop that is absolutely pivotal for global food security.”
26 Jun 2020
Innovative research to investigate antiviral properties of seaweeds
The James Hutton Institute
"We intend to apply our expertise in natural product chemistry to investigate the properties of these compounds and find an effective way to make them available to society and hopefully help stop the spread of viral diseases"
26 Jun 2020
Hutton to participate in European research on integrated pest management
The James Hutton Institute
"The James Hutton Institute is taking a leading role in the design and implementation of the data management activities of an European demonstration farm network for IPM strategies"
25 Jun 2020
Scottish vet labs to support NHS with Covid-19 testing
Moredun Research Institute and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are working together to support the NHS by providing extra capacity for vital testing of samples within their laboratory facilities at Pentlands Science Park in Midlothian.
24 Jun 2020
Online Arable Scotland 2020: expertise and knowledge for the arable industry
The James Hutton Institute
"The event will feature a virtual site so that anyone can tour the science, specialist and industry expertise that would have been available at the actual in-field event"
23 Jun 2020
Wastewater testing trial examines potential to monitor spread of COVID-19
The James Hutton Institute
"CREW was able to facilitate this ground-breaking research by providing financial support and coordination to allow a rapid response to a wider collective effort to develop an assay to help tracking SARS-CoV-2 via municipal wastewater"
22 Jun 2020
IAPS virtual conference looks to more sustainable societies
The James Hutton Institute
“The conference underlines the need to act beyond immediate needs and concerns, and to take responsibility for those who will follow the current generations, and who will have less time to react to the world bequeathed to them”
22 Jun 2020
Launch of New survey of Agri-Tech in Beef and Sheep Farming Systems in Scotland
A new survey has been launched to collect new information that will be used to identify key areas for the use of agri-tech to improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability for beef and sheep production.
19 Jun 2020
Scotland's Hydro Nation International Centre: new OOSKAnews Audience session available
The James Hutton Institute
"Scotland's Hydro Nation Vision builds on the recognition that water is of central importance to the economy of Scotland, both as a sector in its own right and as a critical resource in Scotland’s manufacturing, agriculture, food and drink, tourism and energy sectors"
16 Jun 2020
New fellowship to independently assess the contribution of co-operatives to Scottish agriculture
The opportunities and challenges of farmer-owned businesses working together to benefit themselves, their peers and their communities will be explored as part of the new fellowship.
16 Jun 2020
Poultry research co-authored by BioSS scientists awarded 2019 3Rs prize
The James Hutton Institute
“We are delighted to have contributed from our side to the success of this work with our Moredun colleagues.
11 Jun 2020
New appointment to James Hutton Institute Board of Directors
The James Hutton Institute
"Graeme brings new and strategically-important insights, skills and knowledge to the Board that will contribute to keeping Hutton developing, responsive and doing relevant science"
9 Jun 2020
Arable Scotland 2020: programme announced
The James Hutton Institute
"The event will feature a virtual site so that anyone can tour the science, specialist and industry expertise that would have been available at the actual in-field event"
5 Jun 2020
World Environment Day
Friday the 5th of June is the United Nations World Environment Day and the theme for 2020 is biodiversity. In recognition of this, we have brought together a selection of our case studies around this topic.
5 Jun 2020
World Environment Day: it’s time for nature
The James Hutton Institute
"We are extremely well placed to help society by understanding the impacts of rapid biodiversity loss and finding routes to sustainable management that can help reverse them"
4 Jun 2020
New research to develop climate-resilient blackcurrants
The James Hutton Institute
“Development of climate-resilient varieties is high on the James Hutton Institute’s agenda and blackcurrants are an important species in understanding the effect of climate change”
2 Jun 2020
Soil fungi fundamental to diversity of forests
The James Hutton Institute
"Certain groups of fungi have critical roles in the establishment of tree seedlings: pathogenic fungi which are detrimental to survival, while mycorrhizal fungi are beneficial to the seedlings. This latter group are essential for the survival and growth of the trees"
28 May 2020
Online materials to help get you through the remainder of lockdown life
The Scottish Government has announced the lockdown measures are being eased slightly. It will take time for more lockdown restrictions to be lifted and life will not necessarily get back to normal for the foreseeable future.
27 May 2020
Supporting Scotland’s green recovery from COVID-19
The James Hutton Institute
“The Institute is exceptionally well placed to provide evidence about behaviour change, and how such changes may be best encouraged at the population level, in order to help Scotland reach its ambitious emission reduction target”