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Simon in a senior Research Technician for the Plant Biochemistry & Food Quality sub-group (within EBS department and Advanced Plant Growth Centre). His current role is wide ranging from experimental set up all the way through to sample analysis using high-throughput methods, including HPLC, LC-MS and GC-MS. Area of Strategic Research Programme Theme B: Sustainable food system and supply; Project B1-5: Crop improvement for sustainable production in a changing environment
Raul is a senior crop molecular physiologist at the James Hutton Institute in Dundee, working within the Advanced Plant Growth Centre (APGC). His discovery-led research explores how plants respond at the physiological and molecular levels to environmental stress, as well as their adaptive strategies and limitations. He also conducts translational research in collaboration with geneticists and breeders, aiming to apply this knowledge to develop improved crop varietiesâwith benefits ranging from higher yields to better food and feed quality. In addition, Raul focuses on indoor agriculture
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute are leading work on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and thereby supporting the key actions of the recently published UK National Action Plan (NAP) 1 for the Sustainable Use of Pesticides. Our research is underpinned by vital funding from the Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services Division of the Scottish Government and in turn leverages significant additional funding from a range of sources. We collaborate globally whilst focusing on Scotlandâs ambitions, making use of big data, artificial intelligence, and knowledge of pest and pathogen
This report explores the health and wellbeing benefits of NHS Scotlandâs outdoor spaces, looking at how they are used and estimating the value of the benefits gained from spending time in them. The full report can be downloaded here: https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/25103
The return of retaliatory tariffs The escalation of tariffs between major economies like the US, China, and the EU has reignited a wave of protectionismâreversing decades of progress made under the Uruguay Round Agreement , which aimed to reduce global trade barriers. Following that agreement, trade tensions gradually eased, and the global trading system experienced a period of relative stability. However, this trajectory sharply reversed in April 2025, when the US reimposed steep tariffs on a wide range of trading partnersâmost notably on Chinese imports, which faced duties of up to 145%. In
Sunny Galway In recent years, we have been given the opportunity to showcase the livestock research going on across the Scottish Governmentâs Strategic Research Portfolio (SRP), through organizing and hosting a SEFARI-sponsored session at the BSAS Conference. We have previously hosted sessions on topics ranging from âCan we have our meat and eat it?â, âOne Healthâ, âReducing Greenhouse Gases from Animal Agricultureâ, âFarming with Natureâ and âSustainable Parasite Control in a Changing Worldâ. This yearâs topic was âEnvironmentally-Sustainable Livestock Farmingâ. Youâll note we had a similar
Our ongoing project at Glen Finglas has shown how sensitive biodiversity is to changing upland management. To maintain consistency, we have used the same monitoring methods since the beginning of the project. However, one of the benefits of long-term projects is that new technology emerges and can be incorporated to allow more detailed understanding to be developed. We have employed drone-based multispectral imaging to develop a high-resolution map of the experiment that shows the amount of vegetation present. We have combined that with our routine mapping of bird territories to look at what
It has been reported that the UK exiting of the European Union (Brexit) has affected salmon industry. Both the volume and value of salmon exported to the EU, which still is the main market for Scottish Salmon, have been impacted. In response, this case study aims to analyse whether Brexit has had any effect on the premium paid for Scottish salmon (under the French quality indicator Label Rouge or not) with respect to other origins (i.e., Norwegian) in a French wholesale market. The result of the statistical analysis indicated that Brexit did not have any effect on the premiums. However, this
The eco-labels "Farmed Responsibly ASC Certified" and "Certified Carbon Neutral" can potentially enhance the desirability of Scottish salmon among UK consumers. Additionally, labelling Scottish salmon as âHigh in Omega-3â could further increase its value. However, it is important to note that while eco-labels and nutritional claims play a role, they are secondary factors influencing UK consumers' preferences for salmon. The primary drivers are price, freshness, taste, and the origin of the salmon. In this study we aimed to explore whether UK consumers are willing to pay a premium for Scottish