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"It is a great example of the long-standing partnership between the University of Dundee-Plant Sciences and the James Hutton Institute"

A collaborative study between Moredun and the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has identified the first case of resistance to monepantel (trade name Zolvix®) in the UK.

"Hosting the event for the first time, Donald Barrie and his team presented a perspective on Hutton farming and agricultural practice that is less familiar to the public"

“Doing nothing is not an option”  was the unanimous opinion of the farmers, vets and sheep health experts participating at a workshop to discuss the way forward to control OPA  held at Moredun on Tuesday 5th June.

"Lorna and Anne thoroughly deserve these honours which acknowledge their contributions to the Institute and society"

"There is a close relationship between Scotland’s first-class agricultural sector, its high-quality food and drink and its world-class research organisations"

"Dr Orrell’s MycoNourish product customises the interactions of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plant roots to suit specific production systems"

"In fields as diverse as community land ownership, social care, social housing provision, cultural services and environmental projects, social innovation is driving place-based rural development"

Soil “It’s important that we develop a database of research into the subject and examine its potential for success. Is it possible that the small change in soil sequencing can compensate for the greenhouse gas emissions produced by other sectors in the region?"

“Plastic is made of oil and if we don’t stop it, it’ll get into the ground and burns.”

"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.

"There has never been a more crucial time to pool resources and bring scientists and stakeholders together to act"

A poetic and artistic rallying-call for us all to stay connected with nature is set to inspire adults and children at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE).

"The report focuses on new and alternative ways to encourage farmers and landowners to increase the availability of land for new entrants to agriculture in Scotland"

"Our aim is to identify the best varieties of honeyberry and develop products around which we can build the Scottish Honeyberry brand"

“It is exciting to see that some of our more fundamental research into crop stresses can be applied, through innovating projects, to improve food safety standards”

"Why go for something as expensive as quinoa, for example, when you can get a nice protein level and a nice taste from barley? It's on your doorstep"

"I feel privileged to have been part of a great team of dynamic scientists and I will take this experience into my future career"