"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"
"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"
“We have raised our profile and activities once again across a wide range of stakeholders gaining new contacts and leads to follow up”
A short film highlighting the “human story” behind Scottish agriculture’s seasonal migrant workforce has been unveiled by SRUC’s Rural Policy Centre.
"The soils submitted to the competition show that many farmers are aware of its importance and a need to invest in this natural capital"
The distinctive “signature” of the zigzag elm sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda) might conjure images of the 1940’s movie Mark of Zorro. But, it heralds the arrival of a new pest in the British countryside.
Following the two most recent outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Czech Republic and Hungary the Scottish Government has produced two videos directed to pig producers and pet pig owners.
"It is a great example of the long-standing partnership between the University of Dundee-Plant Sciences and the James Hutton Institute"
A collaborative study between Moredun and the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has identified the first case of resistance to monepantel (trade name Zolvix®) in the UK.
"Hosting the event for the first time, Donald Barrie and his team presented a perspective on Hutton farming and agricultural practice that is less familiar to the public"
“Doing nothing is not an option” was the unanimous opinion of the farmers, vets and sheep health experts participating at a workshop to discuss the way forward to control OPA held at Moredun on Tuesday 5th June.
"Lorna and Anne thoroughly deserve these honours which acknowledge their contributions to the Institute and society"
"There is a close relationship between Scotland’s first-class agricultural sector, its high-quality food and drink and its world-class research organisations"
"Dr Orrell’s MycoNourish product customises the interactions of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plant roots to suit specific production systems"
"In fields as diverse as community land ownership, social care, social housing provision, cultural services and environmental projects, social innovation is driving place-based rural development"
Soil
“It’s important that we develop a database of research into the subject and examine its potential for success. Is it possible that the small change in soil sequencing can compensate for the greenhouse gas emissions produced by other sectors in the region?"
“Plastic is made of oil and if we don’t stop it, it’ll get into the ground and burns.”
"We'd love to hear what you think of it, so please send us your comments"
The latest issue of Hutton Highlights, the James Hutton Institute's quarterly review, is now available from our Hutton Highlights pages.