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My research interests relate to understanding of environmental policy development and uptake within the more general processes rural governance. Increasingly, I am interested in how a socio-ecological systems approach can fit with existing governance. Visit my profile to find out more. For SEFARI I focus on whether and how existing approaches to soil, water and biodiversity management can be coordinated or integrated to deliver multiple benefits (see more here and here). I am also interested in how monitoring and evaluation can help with the delivery of multiple benefits (see more here). The
The prediction by the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS) for a high risk of liver fluke disease this winter have been borne out by incidences recorded over recent months.
“Potato is an important food and cash crop in the region and increased production will contribute to economic growth and prosperity along the whole potato supply chain” 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. Scientists of the James Hutton Institute in collaboration with the University of St Andrews are supporting an innovative research project aiming to develop potato varieties suited to the agronomic and environmental conditions of the region, which will hopefully result in economic and
Researchers from Moredun joined colleagues from institutes across Europe to discuss a coordinated approach in tackling anthelmintic resistance in ruminants.
"The course provided a wealth of knowledge on lipids from true experts in the field and I think everyone that attended made some valuable industry contacts" Lipids are an essential ingredient in a variety of industries including food and drink, health and biosciences, and play a fundamental role in biological functions such as storing energy, signaling and the structuring of our cell membranes. Ten delegates from European and US organisations visited the James Hutton Institute in Dundee for a course in Fatty Acids and Lipids. Attendance was made by representatives from VUmc Amsterdam, Organic
"This expert group will help us achieve that and identify how we can better manage our wild deer in the lowlands, and whether improvements can be made" Professor Steve Albon, an Honorary Research Associate of the James Hutton Institute, has been appointed a member of a new expert panel established by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to examine complex issues related to deer management in the Scottish lowlands. The group will look at the nature of deer impacts and examine how best to involve and work collaboratively with private landowners, agricultural interests, local authorities and other
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group has launched a new website today (Thursday 1 st March) to provide a one-stop-shop for practical information on controlling sheep parasites.