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Scientists from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute are hoping to find a way to prevent or postpone the onset of Type 2 Diabetes - but require volunteers to help them with their research.

We are delighted to announce that Fight the Fluke, the latest addition to our hugely popular animation series, will be launched at the National Sheep Association Sheep Event next week (18 th July).

Biosecurity is a key consideration when it comes to housing beef cattle.

"Whether they’re developing a new business on an existing farm, or starting out on their own, young people work long hours for years to make their businesses a success" New farmers can face quite a number of barriers in developing sustainable businesses, including access to land, labour, capital, housing, markets, networks and knowledge. A new Europe-wide research initiative aims to overcome these hurdles through increased access to information resources, including business models and a ‘virtual library’ of success stories. Related content Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences Lee-Ann

"We are delighted that two of the varieties we bred for Greenvale AP and Grampian Growers have performed so well in these trials" Two potato varieties bred at the James Hutton Institute in Dundee have been recommended for release in Kenya thanks to the concerted efforts of AHDB, SASA, Seeds2B Africa - part of the Syngenta Foundation - and the Institute’s commercial subsidiary, James Hutton Limited. Hutton varieties Gemson and Lady Balfour, along with free variety Cara, made the grade after a trial of ten potato varieties at three separate farms over two seasons. More information from: Bernardo

More than 2,200 visitors “tasted greatness” as the Scotland’s Rural College mobile sensory lab made its debut at this year’s Royal Highland Show.

"Innovation is seen as key for rural areas to become competitive and the digital transition is an opportunity for rural areas with decentralised production and workspaces" What is the Scottish perspective on rural innovation, looking forward with the recent launch of the Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS)? That was the focus of a workshop organised by the Scottish Representation to the European Union in Brussels, which also served as a follow-up on the 11 th OECD Rural Development Conference held in Edinburgh last April. Related content Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences More

"Researchers from the James Hutton Institute, SRUC and consultants from SAC Consulting will be on hand to discuss cereal agronomy and how growers can respond to the challenges this and other seasons throw at them" The latest cereal varieties and research will be on show at Saphock Farm in Aberdeenshire on Thursday 5th July for Cereals in Practice 2018, the annual cereals-themed event organised by the James Hutton Institute, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) and the Scottish Society for Crop Research. Aimed at farmers, agronomists, industry and scientists working with cereals, Cereals in Practice

“We have raised our profile and activities once again across a wide range of stakeholders gaining new contacts and leads to follow up” It was another brilliant Royal Highland Show (21-24 June 2018) for the James Hutton Institute, with a steady stream of visitors of all ages to the Hutton marquee including farmers, families, schoolchildren and research partners, as well as a significant number of UK and Scottish politicians and elected representatives. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 (switchboard) or