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Scotland has a strong legacy as a world-class place for parasitology research. Dr Patrick Manson is viewed as the “Father of Tropical Medicine and vector-borne disease” for his work on mosquito-transmitted filarial worms and the human blood fluke, Schistosoma mansoni, the causative agent of one of the world’s major Neglected Tropical Diseases, is named after him! In addition, Dr Ronald Ross was the first British Nobel Laureate for his work on malaria transmission, Dr Muriel Robertson described the life cycle of trypanosomes, Dr William Leishman put his name to Leishmania and Dr William
“It is great to get a chance to see some of the innovative work happening right here in Scotland. As we continue to journey to more sustainable farming, we can learn from the measures taken here which could ultimately help us make better use of our land. It’s an exciting road ahead and I’m so proud of all of the hard work that goes into the range of activities happening at the James Hutton Institute campus” The Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon MSP, got a vision of climate-positive agriculture and future farming technologies when she visited
This report provides selected highlights from research and Knowledge Exchange (KE) during 2020-21, which reflect the strengths and benefits of long-term strategic funding from the Scottish Government. The SRP is delivering integrated, interdisciplinary research that creates significant innovation and practice change, while also underpinning expertise to support advice for policy and practice. Central to this is SEFARI’s enduring relationships with policy, agency, business and civic society across Scotland, UK and globally. SEFARI Gateway is the Centre for Knowledge Exchange and Innovation for
The five CoEs are funded by the Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS) and are part of the wider Scottish Government funded research portfolio, which is one of the largest for agri-environment research in the UK. The portfolio represents a globally distinct investment in, and capability for, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, and the CoEs operate at the interface between policy and research and provide responsive work in areas of high policy importance. At three events on 9 th of November at the University of Glasgow, the Centres and RESAS came
"There is an urgent need to develop an equitable, socially just and sustainable approach to food production and utilisation. Scotland has great potential in the Good Food Nation Bill to set a global standard in developing an integrated approach to resolving environmental and human health and wellbeing food and nutrition issues" Dr Mike Rivington, a senior scientist within the James Hutton Institute’s Information and Computational Sciences department, has contributed evidence to a session of the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee of the Scottish Parliament on the
The CoEs, funded by the Scottish Government, work directly at the interface between policy and research, providing responsive outputs and outcomes in areas of high policy importance: climate change, animal disease outbreaks, plant health, water and knowledge exchange and impact. The Centres draw upon the wide range of up-to-date research expertise within the Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutes (SEFARI), universities, colleges, government agencies and research organisations across Scotland. These five Scottish Centres of Expertise are part of the wider Strategic
"The ability of beans to fix nitrogen from air presents an opportunity by which the environmental damaging impacts of excessive synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use may be avoided" The potential of grain legume crops such as faba beans to harness the nitrogen present in air into biologically useful forms is well known, but how much of an opportunity does it present for farmers wanting to pursue net-zero agriculture? A research team from the James Hutton Institute has recorded the first UK-wide measurement of nitrogen added by faba beans. The study focused on a range of production systems
"The CASI will place Angus at the forefront of agricultural innovation to deliver sustainable, high-quality nutritious food supporting local communities" The James Hutton Institute has joined Angus Council, Agrico UK, Arbikie Distillery and SoilEssentials Ltd in signing a letter of intent to develop a Centre for Agricultural Sustainable Innovation (CASI) headquartered in Forfar, Angus. The CASI will drive forward the development of four agricultural technology enterprises focusing on innovation, crop quality, precision agriculture and the development of a neutral spirit still. Press and media