"This is not simply a story of a new gin but is in fact another great example of Scottish teamwork and ingenuity. NĂ dar is fully provenanced as a sustainable Scottish product" The worldâs first âclimate-positiveâ gin has been created by UK scientists â using the humble garden pea. Five years of research at Abertay University and the James Hutton Institute in Scotland, in collaboration with Arbikie Distillery, has culminated in todayâs release of new gin NĂ dar. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428
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Introduction Pollinating insects, like bees and hoverflies, face a range of pressures including climate change and the loss of high-quality habitats as a result of agricultural intensification. Consequently, in some parts of Europe pollinators are now struggling to find the resources they require. With 84% of the major crops worldwide - including those used for food and medicine - and 88% of flowering plants relying on insect pollinators, we need to act now to prevent further loss. Currently, over 70% of Scotlandâs total land area is used for agricultural production, ranging from intensively
Are urban community food growing projects the answer to the problem of food poverty and the seemingly ever-increasing number of food banks? We conclude that they arenât, but that they are an important response to wider challenges of poverty, loneliness, exclusion and a decline in community investment. The dramatic increase in the number of food banks in the past decade (see Trussell Trust and Human Rights Watch ), in response to austerity linked poverty in the UK, risks them becoming an accepted way for individuals and families to access emergency food aid. Food banks provide food aid to
"Such flooding continues to have a significant impact on peopleâs personal well-being, livelihoods, and property. This study reveals the consequence of such events on people and communities and the potential legacy of such increasingly frequent damaging storms, both now and into the future" A new report by Scotlandâs Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW), highlights the profound and long-lasting impacts of flooding on individuals, businesses and communities in Scotland. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428
"The fascinating possibilities offered by pulses are the subject of close study by scientists at the James Hutton Institute, from their use in health foods for humans and animals to novel uses" World Pulses Day (10th February) is a designated United Nations global event to recognise the importance of pulses (chickpeas, dry beans, lentils, dry peas and lupins among others) as a global food. Together with partners across Europe and the world, scientists at the James Hutton Institute are at the forefront of research into the exciting possibilities of pulses to feed the world in a sustainable way
Tail biting affects growing pigs in Scotland and around the world and has no simple solution. It begins in a sudden and unpredictable way, then spreads through a group. It can lead to losses at the abattoir due to carcass condemnation, estimated at around 1% of pigs. We are using 3D cameras and machine vision software to automatically detect an early warning sign of tail biting: pigs holding their tails low. Together with agriculture-technology and pig supply chain companies, we are working on commercial farms to develop and test an early warning system for farmers so they can respond more
"We'd love to hear what you think of it, so please send us your comments" The latest issue of Hutton Highlights, our quarterly review showing how Hutton science is driving the sustainable use of land and natural resources, is now available from our Hutton Highlights pages. Read in our February 2020 issue: Related content Hutton Highlights More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 (switchboard) or +44 (0)7791 193918 (mobile). read more
"Policymaking in this area is incredibly challenging and can benefit from new, more holistic, analytical approaches to identify where change is needed, and to better anticipate the consequences of potential interventions" Adopting a systems perspective is essential to help agriculture contribute to Europeâs own policy objectives and also international targets such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals. That was one of the key messages of a presentation delivered by Hutton scientists Dr Kerry Waylen ( SEGS) and Dr Keith Matthews (ICS) with Professor Mario Giampietro (Autonomous University of