"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" Is urban agriculture a viable alternative for members of the community that are unable to access fresh fruit and vegetables more easily because of social, financial or geographical barriers? An InnovateUK funded research project led by the James Hutton Institute’s commercial subsidiary, James Hutton Limited, aims to develop a model for
Soil runoff “I am delighted that we were able to use our knowledge of Scottish soils to help refine and test this important management tool.This app gives land managers a tool to better understand the causes of erosion and the best management practices that will help to minimise soil losses” The James Hutton Institute has partnered with Syngenta and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to develop and test a run-off tool app. The tool will advise land managers on the best management practices to reduce run-off and trap sediment before it reaches water courses. Land managers can