14 Jul 2017
Blueberry growers advised to remain alert about recently-detected pest
The James Hutton Institute
"The aphid is a known vector of Blueberry scorch virus, meaning it can transmit the virus from one plant to another, and although at present there is no record of detection of the virus in Scotland growers are advised to remain alert"
11 Jul 2017
Berry latest research on show at Fruit for the Future
The James Hutton Institute
"Fruit for the Future is one of the James Hutton Institute’s most successful and long-running industry events"
11 Jul 2017
Understanding the living heritage of bere barley for a more sustainable future
The James Hutton Institute
"It seems that bere has been saved from the brink of extinction and those precious grains left by our ancestors all those years ago may give us some tangible benefits today in supporting rural communities, human health and environmental and agricultural sustainability"
5 Jul 2017
Dutch Royal Palace hears about social innovation in Scotland, Europe and beyond
The James Hutton Institute
"I am happy that ideas from the symposium were met with interest and encouragement by the honourable audience, which included members of the Dutch Royal Family"
5 Jul 2017
Professor Julie Fitzpatrick receives Honorary Doctorate of Science from Edinburgh Napier University
Moredun
Professor Julie Fitzpatrick the Scientific Director of the Moredun Research Institute and Chief Executive of the Moredun Group, also holds a Chair in Food Security in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow.
4 Jul 2017
Latest varieties and research on show at Cereals in Practice
The James Hutton Institute
"Cereals in Practice is a unique event, bringing variety trials and research together in one place."
3 Jul 2017
Biobest and Moredun celebrate 18 years of rabies serology testing collaboration
Moredun
Biobest and Moredun are celebrating the ‘coming of age’ of their collaboration to provide rabies serology testing for the international movement of pet cats and dogs.
23 Jun 2017
Moray has got the Best Soil in Show 2017
The James Hutton Institute
"Best Soil in Show highlights the importance of soil for productivity as well as sustaining a wide range of benefits to our environment. The soils submitted to the competition represent the best of Scotland’s high quality soils"
23 Jun 2017
Researchers urge agricultural industry to challenge barriers to women farmers
The James Hutton Institute
"This report is a welcome insight into Scotland’s agricultural sector. While the report recognises the hugely valuable role that women play in our farming sector, it also highlights some significant challenges"
23 Jun 2017
Plans to establish James Hutton Foundation announced
The James Hutton Institute
"Hutton was willing to challenge the accepted wisdom of that time and to create a new vision of how the world was formed and how it is constantly evolving"
21 Jun 2017
Scotland’s first vertical indoor farm to be operational by Autumn 2017
The James Hutton Institute
"This initiative combines our world-leading knowledge of plant science at the James Hutton Institute and IGS’ entrepreneurship to develop efficient ways of growing plants on a small footprint with low energy and water input"
20 Jun 2017
Researchers ‘engineer’ heat tolerance in potato crops
The James Hutton Institute
“This research will assist breeders in developing heat tolerant varieties, particularly important for seed exports to warmer countries”
14 Jun 2017
Over a thousand visitors welcomed during Open Farm Sunday
The James Hutton Institute
"Our open day was a tremendous success with lots of visitors who had a great time despite some intermittent rain showers"
14 Jun 2017
'Plant teams' may help feed a rising population, researchers say
The James Hutton Institute
"This is a great opportunity to use our leading scientific expertise to make a positive and practical contribution to the sustainability of our food production systems"
12 Jun 2017
TRUE food security explored from a legume-based perspective
The James Hutton Institute
"TRUE aims to pinpoint the role of legumes in harmonising the often-conflicting needs of the ‘environment’, ‘society’ and ‘business’, the so-called three pillars of sustainability"
12 Jun 2017
European grant to examine effects of zinc and copper on ageing process
The Rowett Institute
Scientists have received funding to investigate the role of zinc and copper on ageing.
8 Jun 2017
European agribusiness representatives visit to establish potato links
The James Hutton Institute
“The James Hutton Institute is globally recognised as a centre of excellence for potato research and James Hutton Limited manages some of the largest, commercially funded, potato breeding programmes in the UK"
6 Jun 2017
James Hutton Institute backs Technician Commitment
The James Hutton Institute
"By working collectively, we can ensure the future prosperity of technical skills in higher education and research"
30 May 2017
Third gold for Potato Story at Chelsea Flower Show
The James Hutton Institute
"This is a fantastic success for Morrice and Ann and truly showcases the diversity of potato."
30 May 2017
What will become of Scotland's moors?
The James Hutton Institute
"It was particularly timely to contribute to one of the world’s leading map publishing organisation following on from the 70th anniversary of the Institute being given responsibility for the national mapping of Scotland’s soils"