1 Jul 2019
Is Scotland on target for 2030? More work needed to achieve sustainable development goals
The James Hutton Institute
"The recent upsurge in interest in major action on climate change is very positive, but needs to be capitalised on with policy and consumer behaviour changes to match the rhetoric"
24 Jun 2019
A very successful Royal Highland Show 2019 for Hutton science
The James Hutton Institute
"The ten individual displays and accompanying activities covered an even wider span of Institute work than has been portrayed previously, which is great for demonstrating the breadth of our relevance. Sustainability and climate challenges featured prominently across the board"
21 Jun 2019
Aberdeenshire has the Best Soil in Show 2019
The James Hutton Institute
"Best Soil in Show highlights the importance of soil health not just for productivity but also for a wide range of benefits to our environment, including climate change mitigation and adaptation"
20 Jun 2019
Tay Cities Deal success celebrated at Royal Highland Show 2019
The James Hutton Institute
"The Cities Deal is a huge vote of confidence in Tayside. Both projects we are involved in represent significant investment in the future of this region, in key sectors for the regional and national economy and have the potential to unlock substantial economic benefits"
18 Jun 2019
James Hutton Institute congratulates Intelligent Growth Solutions on achieving £5.4m funding boost
The James Hutton Institute
“The collaboration has proved to be a major strength in developing the Advanced Plant Growth Centre initiative, which has been backed by a £27m transformational investment from the Tay Cities deal. We look forward to helping establish Scotland as a lead science centre for this new industry”
18 Jun 2019
Now available: June 2019 issue of Hutton Highlights
The James Hutton Institute
"We'd love to hear what you think of it, so please send us your comments"
18 Jun 2019
New partnership to tackle potato industry challenges
The James Hutton Institute
"The large and innovative potato research programmes in Scotland are complementary with the diagnostic, skills and training and consultancy services available across all three partners"
13 Jun 2019
Excellent science on display at SEFARI Student Showcase 2019
The James Hutton Institute
"The SEFARI student showcase evidences the diversity and excellence of postgraduate research undertaken across all SEFARI research institutes"
12 Jun 2019
Human activity means UK peatlands contribute to climate change
The James Hutton Institute
"This report highlights that the current overall condition of our peatlands contributes to climate change, so there is significant merit in further stepping up of peatland restoration efforts from a greenhouse gas mitigation perspective"
12 Jun 2019
Research consortium launches first UK Oat Growth Guide
The James Hutton Institute
"The Quaker Oat Growth Guide is designed to increase understanding of winter and spring oats through crop growth and development benchmarks with the aim of improving yield and quality to deliver a sustainable supply of high-quality oats and maximise grower returns"
10 Jun 2019
Over 1300 visitors welcomed during Open Farm Sunday 2019
The James Hutton Institute
"It was a fantastic effort with great ideas on show, telling the public our story and what we do"
6 Jun 2019
Scotland from the air: learn about our veggies on Open Farm Sunday
The James Hutton Institute
"The map was created by Institute researchers to highlight the diversity of Scotland’s vegetable and fruit production and help people understand where these crops are grown, where our food comes from, how much is grown locally and whether we can grow more of our food within Scotland’s borders"
6 Jun 2019
James Hutton Institute outlines plans for open science campuses
The James Hutton Institute
"Hutton will be an even more open science institute facilitated by new investment on our sites and embracing many collaborators, stakeholders and the public"
5 Jun 2019
World Environment Day: let’s protect our forests and #BeatAirPollution
The James Hutton Institute
"Trees are unique in their capacity to lock up carbon, and it is crucial to protect the tropical rainforests that have a huge carbon uptake and storage potential"
5 Jun 2019
Hutton researcher first woman to take on Royal Entomological Society honorary role
The James Hutton Institute
“I hope to play my part in supporting international collaboration and communication of insect science within the entomological community and to wider audiences”
3 Jun 2019
Research and innovation that underpin Scotland’s larder: come and see it at the Royal Highland Show 2019
The James Hutton Institute
"Our researchers will show and tell visitors to the Show how science is helping develop extraordinary innovation and new understanding to respond to future challenges"
3 Jun 2019
James Hutton: Scotland’s forgotten genius
The James Hutton Institute
“Hutton’s approach epitomises the Institute’s purpose, intent and values. He was willing to stand up to dogma, based on the rigorous pursuit of observation and science.
30 May 2019
Hutton expertise contributes to proposed climate change Scottish legislation
The James Hutton Institute
"Researching how we alter our systems and develop new systems of agricultural production using agroecological principles, is very aligned with the need to mitigate our greenhouse gas emissions"
29 May 2019
Hutton scientists contribute evidence to parliamentary investigation into UK forensic science
The James Hutton Institute
"We were able to provide evidence on the delivery of geoscience in aspects of search and as trace evidence across the legal systems in England and Wales and in Scotland"
24 May 2019
Plant health experts gather to strengthen Scotland’s resilience
The James Hutton Institute
"It is vital to adopt a co-ordinated approach across sectors to monitoring plant diseases, as well as helping stakeholders understand how to improve their plant health capabilities"