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"We are fortunate to have Philip, and he makes a great contribution to the institute supporting other scientists too. This accolade further demonstrates the institute's world-class capabilities in science"

Farm “Access to land was identified as the most important barrier to new entrants. Although there are regions in Europe where land is available, accessing productive agricultural land is a major issue.”

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal attended a special event held today (Tuesday 21st November) at Pentlands Science Park to celebrate Moredun’s rich heritage and unique partnership with the farming industry.

Dr. Jagadeesh Yeluripat “In India, around 20 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions come from the agricultural industry, there is a huge pressure on the government to reduce this"

“The project supports the sustainable development goals and is another great example of the Scottish Governments Hydro Nation Agenda in action.”

"Restoration of peat bogs may preserve some of the benefits they provide while having negative impacts on other uses. So, how important are they to you?"

Moredun Research Institute and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have announced a new strategic partnership they describe as ‘game-changing’ in advancing livestock health, welfare production and resilience in support of Scottish and global rural development, food security and food safety.

Red squirrel (c) Raymond Leinster

"By furthering links with EURAC, I hope to be able to promote scientific excellence through knowledge sharing and the developing of new opportunities to widen the James Hutton Institute’s international research collaborations"

Members of Moredun's Senior Management Team will be swapping their officewear for their sleeping bags to take part in the world's largest charity sleep out event on 9th December.

“WWNP to reduce flood and coastal erosion risk involves implementing measures that help to protect, restore and emulate the natural functions of catchments, floodplains, rivers and the coast."

"We woud like to know what sort of tools would help growers monitor their crops throughout the growing season to enable them to predict and possibly alter the outcomes of the season"

"We are proud to implement this increase which will see our basic salary rise to £16,835 per year"

“I am looking forward to working at the James Hutton Institute and being part of a team that carries out world-class research that will make a difference to society.”

"The Awards celebrate the achievements of truly remarkable people from all walks of life who make our world a better place"

"We don’t just do science for science sake. We strive to do science that has an impact, this is technology that can do that across a whole range of different sectors."

"Our Directors of Science share responsibility for developing and delivering the Institute’s Science Strategy through strategic planning, resource management and the maintenance and enhancement of scientific quality"

Cumbernauld Glen

"The International Barley Hub is showing again that research in this area can yield great returns on investing in basic understanding of barley"

The current version includes our published soils mapping, so for the first time, the Institute’s published soils maps are fully available on a mobile device. You can get information on the soils by simply panning around or tapping on the screen