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Innovation is one of the three key drivers to achieving Ambition 2030, the industry-led strategy for the future growth of Scotlandās food and drink sector. Ambition 2030 sets a headline target of doubling the economic value of the sector by 2030, doing so responsibly, and recognising that skills and collaboration are vital. SEFARI can make an immense contribution by helping individual businesses and other partners access publicly funded research to drive innovation and sustainable economic growth in Scotland. It is not just us saying that ā listen to the views of the CEO of Scotland Food and
"The best available evidence, gathered by the worldās leading experts, points us now to a single conclusion: we must act to halt and reverse the unsustainable use of nature" Biodiversity continues to decline in every region of the world, significantly reducing natureās capacity to contribute to peopleās well-being. This alarming trend endangers economies, livelihoods, food security and the quality of life of people everywhere, according to four landmark science reports written by more than 550 leading experts from over 100 countries, including scientists from the James Hutton Institute. More
"Rivers flowing through wooded catchments are cleaner, slower, better for wildlife and cause less flooding downstream during periods of heavy rain and run-off" Popular green spaces in Aberdeen are set to become even greener with the planting of almost 5,000 trees, in an initiative co-ordinated and delivered by the River Dee Trust and the James Hutton Institute-supported Dee Catchment Partnership. Following previous tree planting at Inverdee as part of Aberdeen City Councilās āTree for Every Citizenā scheme, the riverside spot is now home to thousands of new trees, thanks to the efforts of
āIf no action is taken, this may have serious implications for the workforce, the economy, and the capacity for demographic regeneration.ā New research commissioned by the Scottish Government and conducted by the James Hutton Institute estimates that Scotlandās sparsely populated areas are at risk of losing more than a quarter of their population by 2046 if current demographic trends are left unchanged. These areas include vast tracts of the Highlands and Islands and some areas in the Southern Uplands, which together represent almost half of the countryās land, but are home to less than 3% of
Rural depopulation is a topic which seems to have slipped down the policy agenda in Scotland in recent years. The popular narrative about the Highlands and Islands has become more positive ā highlighting the growth of Inverness and its immediate hinterland, opportunities for renewable energy, or tourism and leisure based on the regionās rich natural environment. However our recent Scottish Government-funded research suggests that the issue has not gone away, but has been āhiddenā by the way in which boundaries are drawn. We have defined the most remote and sparsely populated area (SPA) of
"This event broadens awareness and knowledge of the varied projects undertaken at the Institute and is an opportunity to celebrate the work of students and their supervisors" The Annual Postgraduate Student Event, which showcases the excellent science being undertaken by postgraduate students at the James Hutton Institute, took place at the Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, Birnam on Thursday 8th March and Friday 9th March 2018, featuring a keynote lecture by Professor Ian Boyd, DEFRA Chief Scientific Advisor. Related content Postgraduate study More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez
"Best Soil in Show highlights the importance of maintaining healthy soils and the many basic agricultural and ecological benefits they deliver" The James Hutton Institute is again looking for farmers around the country to enter samples of their soils - either organically or conventionally managed - for the Best Soil in Show 2018 competition. The Institute and partners National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS), the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) and Soil Association Scotland are offering cash prizes in this yearās competition, as well as the Best Soil in Show trophy and a