27 Apr 2018
New version of Buntata mobile app announced
The James Hutton Institute
“Buntata is a collaborative effort between the University of St Andrews and the James Hutton Institute to enable open access to our information resources and put them at the fingertips of potato growers.”
27 Apr 2018
Hydro Nation scholar presents research at international water, food, energy and climate conference
The James Hutton Institute
"We're very pleased that this Scottish Government-funded PhD project is contributing to capacity developing in Nexus thinking to help achieve SDG targets"
26 Apr 2018
Launch of the SEFARI Gateway's Responsive Opportunity Fund 2018
The SEFARI Gateway is delighted to launch our 2018 call for applications to our Responsive Opportunity Fund. Funds of up to £10K are available per award for new and collaborative knowledge exchange ideas which add value.
17 Apr 2018
Pulses, sustainable superfoods that can contribute to global food security
The James Hutton Institute
"Pulses such as UK-grown faba beans are high in starch as well as protein, essential minerals like iron, zinc and magnesium, and are gluten-free"
13 Apr 2018
New short film celebrates spectacular scenery and wildlife of North East Scotland
The James Hutton Institute
"The idea behind the video was to show what an incredible, beautiful natural environment residents and visitors can enjoy in North East Scotland and that everyone can, and should, do something to help safeguard it for the future"
11 Apr 2018
Blight map reveals evolution of potato disease in Europe
The James Hutton Institute
“Three emerging clones increased their combined frequency and are creating new challenges for late blight management”
9 Apr 2018
Scottish researchers to present at international rural development conference
The James Hutton Institute
“The potential human and social capital benefits of community-based service provision could turn out to be the silver lining of the cloud of austerity.”
3 Apr 2018
Exploring the potential of urban agriculture to alleviate food poverty
The James Hutton Institute
"Not only will a successful project lead to the provision of healthy, nutritious food for communities, but the production of the fruit will include the benefits of physical activity and fresh air along with the potential to increase green space in urban areas"
29 Mar 2018
Hutton researcher awarded prestigious British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship
The James Hutton Institute
Orla Shortall
"The fellowship is a great opportunity to explore how farmers and stakeholders in both Scotland and the Republic of Ireland envisage the future of the dairy industry”
27 Mar 2018
Biodiversity and nature’s contributions continue dangerous decline, scientists warn
The James Hutton Institute
"The best available evidence, gathered by the world’s leading experts, points us now to a single conclusion: we must act to halt and reverse the unsustainable use of nature"
26 Mar 2018
Aberdeen and the Dee to benefit from more trees
The James Hutton Institute
"Rivers flowing through wooded catchments are cleaner, slower, better for wildlife and cause less flooding downstream during periods of heavy rain and run-off"
20 Mar 2018
Scotland’s sparsely populated areas confronted by demographic challenges
The James Hutton Institute
“If no action is taken, this may have serious implications for the workforce, the economy, and the capacity for demographic regeneration.”
19 Mar 2018
PhD research showcased at Hutton annual postgraduate event
The James Hutton Institute
"This event broadens awareness and knowledge of the varied projects undertaken at the Institute and is an opportunity to celebrate the work of students and their supervisors"
15 Mar 2018
Best Soil in Show 2018: dig for victory! (Deadline extended to 30th Apr)
The James Hutton Institute
"Best Soil in Show highlights the importance of maintaining healthy soils and the many basic agricultural and ecological benefits they deliver"
14 Mar 2018
Natural Flood Management Network launched
The James Hutton Institute
"This new network will help ensure that natural flood management actions are successfully delivered across Scotland"
12 Mar 2018
Understanding agricultural sustainability in the highlands of Borneo
The James Hutton Institute
“Clearly, the traditional rice grown in these villages in not only a food source, but an important part of the cultural identity of the people in the highlands and therefore its vital that its production is preserved”
8 Mar 2018
Emotional openness key for STEM researchers
The James Hutton Institute
Dr Emily Grossman, “Too sensitive for science?”,The James Hutton Institute
6 Mar 2018
Farmers urged to take advice to deal with complicated liver fluke situation
Moredun
The prediction by the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS) for a high risk of liver fluke disease this winter have been borne out by incidences recorded over recent months.
6 Mar 2018
Quikgro: developing potato varieties suited to sub-Saharan conditions
The James Hutton Institute
“Potato is an important food and cash crop in the region and increased production will contribute to economic growth and prosperity along the whole potato supply chain”