5 Mar 2018
Researchers create new network to combat anthelmintic resistance in livestock
Moredun
Researchers from Moredun joined colleagues from institutes across Europe to discuss a coordinated approach in tackling anthelmintic resistance in ruminants.
2 Mar 2018
Fatty acids and lipids under the spotlight
The James Hutton Institute
"The course provided a wealth of knowledge on lipids from true experts in the field and I think everyone that attended made some valuable industry contacts"
2 Mar 2018
Professor Steve Albon appointed to new lowland deer expert panel
The James Hutton Institute
"This expert group will help us achieve that and identify how we can better manage our wild deer in the lowlands, and whether improvements can be made"
1 Mar 2018
New SCOPS website launched
Moredun
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group has launched a new website today (Thursday 1st March) to provide a one-stop-shop for practical information on controlling sheep parasites.
28 Feb 2018
James Hutton Institute Chief Executive made RSE Fellow
The James Hutton Institute
"To join the RSE, which James Hutton himself had a leading role in establishing, makes this even more significant for me and the Institute"
Professor Colin Campbell, Chief Executive of the James Hutton Institute and current SEFARI Chair, has been made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
26 Feb 2018
Scottish potato expertise supporting root, tuber and banana breeders in Africa
The James Hutton Institute
“This project builds on our previous work on potato in collaboration with African scientists and highlights our ability to transfer knowledge from one crop to another”
23 Feb 2018
Beating the ‘scourge’ of plastic waste
The James Hutton Institute
Scott Herrett
"I did some research and discovered the amount of plastic put into the ocean every year is the equivalent to roughly a metre of plastic covering the whole of Aberdeen. This gives a clear indication of the enormity of the problem"
22 Feb 2018
BacHBERRY: soft fruit’s medical potential under the microscope
The James Hutton Institute
"The research has been performed in an interdisciplinary environment with plant science, chemistry and industrial biotechnology working shoulder to shoulder with social and economic researchers and industrialists"
20 Feb 2018
MRI board member takes on role at SRUC
Moredun
A Moredun Research Institute board member and leading environmental scientist is set to take up a key role at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).
20 Feb 2018
Now available: February 2018 issue of Hutton Highlights
The James Hutton Institute
"We'd love to hear what you think of it, so please send us your comments"
The latest issue of Hutton Highlights, the James Hutton Institute's quarterly review, is now available from our Hutton Highlights pages.
15 Feb 2018
Berry promising future for new rasp Glen Carron
The James Hutton Institute
"Glen Carron tastes great, looks great, stores well and can contribute to reducing waste. Everyone that’s tried it is confident that it'll be the variety to look out for this summer"
14 Feb 2018
Applications open for 2018 Moredun Foundation Award Scheme
Moredun
The Moredun Foundation is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2018 Moredun Foundation Award Scheme.
12 Feb 2018
New transparent soil technology to help fight nematodes and other soil pests
The James Hutton Institute
“Our system provides an extremely useful and rapid tool to help in the search for new, more environmentally acceptable plant protection products”
9 Feb 2018
Pulses: sustainable ‘superfoods’ for the future
The James Hutton Institute
"The fascinating possibilities offered by pulses are the subject of close study by scientists at the James Hutton Institute, from their use in health foods for humans and animals to novel uses”
9 Feb 2018
Scotland’s cereal connections boosted with Fellowship awards
The James Hutton Institute
“This is an excellent way of building long-term partnerships and will add impetus to our efforts to build an international centre of excellence in barley research in Dundee.”
2 Feb 2018
New Centre of Expertise in Plant Health seeks to strengthen Scotland’s resilience
The James Hutton Institute
"We are delighted the new Centre is underway, and we look forward to engaging with experts and stakeholders from all sectors of plant health to work together for the people of Scotland"
30 Jan 2018
Precision agriculture research collaboration aims to help Chinese smallholder farmers
The James Hutton Institute
“Management zone delineation and decision support systems are very important issues for small-scale farmers, not just in China but across the world"
26 Jan 2018
New research determines the best methods to count mountain hares in upland areas
The James Hutton Institute
"These methods can be used to provide information to help inform the management and conservation of these amazing animals"
25 Jan 2018
Novel genetic technique for improving barley
The James Hutton Institute
"We believe our new genotyping array will underpin global barley breeding for several years to come"
24 Jan 2018
Soil research collaboration findings relevant to landmine clearing and fracking
The James Hutton Institute
“This work demonstrates the importance and impact of experts working together across disciplines, for instance, chemistry, explosives science, soil science and forensic science,”