"The tool developed by Dr Currie and Dr Piras was used to analyse the 33 case studies to be showcased during the conference" How can we produce a Europe that is spatially and socially just? Is it possible to discuss cohesion and territorial development policy without considering localities and local experiences? The RELOCAL policy conference (15 th March) will focus on these and other issues, including a presentation by James Hutton Institute social scientists Margaret Currie and Simone Piras. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, James Hutton Institute, Tel: +44 (0
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“We will study the activity and structure of the discovered proteins, their activity in induction of host defence responses, and determine their sites of action during plant infection” Researchers at the James Hutton Institute and partner institutions are set to explore previously undiscovered mechanisms through which the pathogen responsible for late blight in potato, Phytophthora infestans, breaks through cell walls to infect plants. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, James Hutton Institute, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428
Green Infrastructure consists of interconnected multifunctional green spaces and green features. Components of Green Infrastructure include parks, nature reserves, street trees, streams, sustainable urban drainage systems and green roofs. Proponents of Green Infrastructure are hopeful that its use in planning systems will provide multiple social, economic and ecological benefits to improve the liveability and sustainability of places. Although it is widely accepted that Green Infrastructure can deliver multiple ecosystem services, there is still uncertainty concerning how it can best be
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal took part in a special podcast as part of the On Farm series ( www.podfollow.com/onfarm) to launch a new research drive to shed new light on equine grass sickness, an often fatal disease of horses.
"Land reform in Scotland is a topic of international discussion and fascination" What are the lessons we can all learn from land reform in Scotland, and what are the challenges still faced by our rural communities? Dr Annie McKee, a social researcher at the James Hutton Institute, will tackle these and other questions during a keynote session on Thursday 25 th February, during the week-long Rural Housing Summit 2021 organised by Rural Housing Scotland. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 (switchboard) or
The conference themes are: The Challenge of Change Delegates will enjoy engaging discussion and lively debate around the latest developments in animal science, agriculture, policy and trade, education and knowledge exchange. Animal Science International speakers share their insights on research developments and practical solutions to underpin sustainable animal production, while also exploring how we can unify approaches to improve performance and wellbeing of animals. Developing Talent Dedicated early career programme providing an international platform to showcase the exciting work of our
“These workshops were a fantastic opportunity to showcase not only Flapjack, but the wide variety of free and open-source visualization, database, and decision support tools that we produce at the Hutton in support of breeders all around the globe” The advantages of Flapjack, the James Hutton Institute’s multi-platform application providing interactive visualizations of high-throughput genotype data, were demonstrated at a recent workshop organised with the purpose of helping wheat breeders across the globe to modernise their molecular breeding skills. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez
Aims of the workshop: (1) Train users in collaborative best-practices for the analysis of large and complex datasets using high-performance computing (HPC). (2) Develop plans for making scientific data more widely accessible and explorable, following FAIR data principles and supporting the wider Open Science agenda. The workshop will be delivered using a video conferencing platform and combine short talks, practical sessions and discussions. For further details and application form please access this google form : https://forms.gle/g1CJnB4gN6gWKY8F9. Application deadline is 02 March 2021
"Tomnah’a are a great example of a new entrant that are using their farming and floristry skills, not just for community and biodiversity benefits, but also to create a viable and innovative business model" Tomnah’a Market Garden, a community-focused enterprise located at Comrie Croft in Perthshire, has been declared the winner of the NEWBIE UK award for New Entrant Farm Business of the Year for 2020. Tomnah’a is run by Cristy Gilbert, Sam Parry and Judith McGowan and some dedicated volunteers and sells fruit, veg and flowers directly to customers through a community supported agriculture