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"The aim of the Plant Teams Field Lab is to harness the potential of crop species mixtures to improve Scottish yield stability, soil fertility, reduce pest and disease damage, and increase resilience to climate stress" The James Hutton Institute is teaming with Soil Association Scotland and Scotland's Rural College to work with farmers in a Field Lab to trial crop mixtures or ‘plant teams’. Field Labs are free to attend and open to all land managers, whether organic or not. They allow farmers to test out innovative real-life solutions to practical challenges, with input from experts. Related

"The Hydro Nations Scholars Programme is developing some of the brightest global talent to become the water leaders of the future and the reputation of the programme is receiving international recognition" Work by James Hutton Institute water researchers has been reflected in the latest Scotland: The Hydro Nation Annual Report, which provides an outline of activities carried out by the Scottish Government and partners under the Hydro Nation agenda. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 (switchboard) or +44

"The VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards are a great chance to recognise business leadership in sustainable environmental investment" The International Barley Hub, an initiative of the James Hutton Institute and the University of Dundee which aims to create a platform for the translation of barley research into commercial benefits for the entire brewing, whisky and food value chain, has been shortlisted for a VIBES – Scottish Environment Business award, in the Adaptation to Climate Change category. Now in their 19th year, the VIBES awards urge Scotland’s businesses to challenge their

“We hope our booklet inspires interest and contributes to a future generation of female scientists” The James Hutton Institute has published an online version of the recently launched ‘Women in Science’ booklet which spotlights the roles of 21 of its 204 female scientists. The collection highlights some of the vast array of interesting, rewarding and appealing types of work, areas of research and careers that science and social sciences can offer. Related content Cell and Molecular Sciences Environmental and Biochemical Sciences Information and Computational Sciences Social, Economic and

"The agreement outlines cooperation in crop breeding, genomics, pests and disease control and sustainable soil management, by way of academic exchanges and joint research programmes" A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China, and the James Hutton Institute, during the 2018 UK-China Potato Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Conference, held in Shandong, China. The agreement outlines cooperation in crop breeding, genomics, pests and disease control and sustainable soil management, by way of academic exchanges and joint