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I am a social anthropologist, with around 10 years of ethnographic research experience based on fieldwork in Ecuador, Peru and the UK. I am currently researching the social, material, and political processes implied by moves towards energy decentralisation and the promotion of greater local participation in renewable energy production in Scotland. My ethnographic work follows three wind energy projects at different scales where relations between humans, wind and technology are being actively (re)negotiated in a variety of experimental ways. One fieldwork site is an off-grid west coast
SEFARI delivers the Scottish Government funded Strategic Research Programme 2016-2021 (SRP) on agriculture, environment, food and land, providing direct and tangible benefits across diverse issues. The latest highlights report covering the the period September 2019 to February 2020 is now available to view online here. This report is presented to the Operational Group of the Strategic Advisory Board for RESAS Science. The highlights within this report emphasize the breadth and depth of this interdisciplinary programme’s contribution to Scotland’s environment, land, agriculture, food, rural
The highlights within this report emphasize the breadth and depth of this interdisciplinary programme’s contribution to Scotland’s environment, land, agriculture, food, rural communities and economy. Key highlights include wader bird conservation; new findings on tackling soil erosion; enhancing climate change risk assessments for Scottish crop pests and pathogens; the development of a suite of tests capable of detecting the most common infections carried by ticks; new evidence on the health and economic benefits from soft fruits; and new findings for the development and adoption of healthy
"We are helping to tackle COVID-19 where we can; it can be surprising how we might help, so please don’t hesitate to ask. We will try our hardest" In line with the latest COVID-19 guidance from the UK and Scottish governments, most of James Hutton Institute staff members are working remotely. Nevertheless, rest assured we're still available – the big challenges of our time, including the climate emergency and food security issues, are still urgent and COVID-19 will add to the urgency to develop a more resilient world. By email, social media or phone, we’re happy to help. More information from
"Within this project, we aim to identify climate-resilient and disease-resistant potato varieties tailored to potato production systems in Kenya and Malawi" Potato is a key food and cash crop contributing both to food security and the local economy in Kenya, Malawi and elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa. However, crops in the region are frequently affected by low yields and plant pest and diseases, with a significative impact on communities’ livelihoods. Related content Cell and Molecular Sciences Lesley Torrance More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, James Hutton
"Scotland's Hydro Nation Vision builds on the recognition that water is of central importance to the economy of Scotland, both as a sector in its own right and as a critical resource in Scotland’s manufacturing, agriculture, food and drink, tourism and energy sectors" To mark World Water Day, the James Hutton Institute has taken part in an aquaNOW Audience on the topic of 'Water and the Climate Crisis'. aquaNOW Audiences are interactive panel discussions, produced by OOSKAnews, engaging international water experts and Scottish expertise in global water-related challenges and solutions, filmed