"I am happy that ideas from the symposium were met with interest and encouragement by the honourable audience, which included members of the Dutch Royal Family" The potential of social innovation to tackle depopulation in rural areas of Europe and beyond was the focus of a presentation offered by James Hutton Institute social scientist Professor Maria Nijnik at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, with HM Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Máxima in attendance. Related content Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences Maria Nijnik More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo
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Professor Julie Fitzpatrick the Scientific Director of the Moredun Research Institute and Chief Executive of the Moredun Group, also holds a Chair in Food Security in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow. She is world renowned for her work in research and education of livestock health and welfare and participates in numerous scientific advisory bodies within Scotland, the UK and internationally.
"Cereals in Practice is a unique event, bringing variety trials and research together in one place." Join us at Saphock Farm in Aberdeenshire on Thursday 6th July for the 2017 issue of Cereals in Practice, the annual showcase of variety trials and research organised by us, SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) and the Scottish Society for Crop Research. Aimed at farmers, agronomists, industry and scientists working with cereals, the date brings variety trials and current research together in one place providing a unique opportunity to discover and discuss the latest recommendations and developments
Biobest and Moredun are celebrating the ‘coming of age’ of their collaboration to provide rabies serology testing for the international movement of pet cats and dogs. The founder of Biobest, Dr David Snodgrass and the then director of Moredun, Professor Quintin McKellar began the planning of the innovative public/private collaboration in 1999 with Moredun providing the high containment testing laboratory facility to safely work with rabies virus and Biobest providing the technical expertise and know how to perform the blood testing of pet animals.
"Best Soil in Show highlights the importance of soil for productivity as well as sustaining a wide range of benefits to our environment. The soils submitted to the competition represent the best of Scotland’s high quality soils" An organic farm in Moray has been awarded the prize for Best Soil in Show at the Royal Highland Show 2017. Knock Farm has been declared the Best Soil winner jointly by NFUS President Andrew McCornick and Soil Association Chief Executive, Helen Browning. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344
"This report is a welcome insight into Scotland’s agricultural sector. While the report recognises the hugely valuable role that women play in our farming sector, it also highlights some significant challenges" Research by Newcastle University and the James Hutton Institute has found that women play a major role in Scottish agriculture, participating in the full range of farming activities. However, barriers remain to their entry into the industry, their career progression, and promotion to leadership roles. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224
"Hutton was willing to challenge the accepted wisdom of that time and to create a new vision of how the world was formed and how it is constantly evolving" Professor Colin Campbell, Chief Executive of the James Hutton Institute, has announced plans to establish a James Hutton Foundation which will celebrate James Hutton’s contributions to science and become a new membership organisation for those wishing to support the role of science in farming, land use and environment. The announcement was made during the first day of the Royal Highland Show 2017 to mark Scotland’s Year of History, Culture
The Royal Highland Show, taking place over 22nd-25th June at Ingliston Showground, is undoubtedly one of Scotland’s iconic events. Over the four days, the Show attracts nearly 200,000 visitors from across the world, each with a different background but with a common interest in all things farming and rural – just like us! On Thursday and Friday the showground is a hive of meetings and networking activities; we certainly make the most of these opportunities and meet with MSPs from all parties, commercial leaders and farmers in particular. Indeed, many seek us out to get informed about the
"This initiative combines our world-leading knowledge of plant science at the James Hutton Institute and IGS’ entrepreneurship to develop efficient ways of growing plants on a small footprint with low energy and water input" Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), the Scottish-based vertical farming business, is set to complete the construction of its first indoor growth facility in the next few months. The purpose-built facility is being constructed at the James Hutton Institute's site in Invergowrie, near Dundee. The completion of the indoor farm will allow for a full-scale trial to deliver the
“This research will assist breeders in developing heat tolerant varieties, particularly important for seed exports to warmer countries” Potato is the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat; more than a billion people worldwide eat potato, and global crop production exceeds 300m tonnes each year. However, the crop is particularly vulnerable to increased temperature, which is considered to be the most important uncontrollable factor affecting growth and yield. Related content Cell and Molecular Sciences Mark Taylor More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo