"This report is a welcome insight into Scotlandâs 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
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"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 Huttonâs 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 Scotlandâs Year of History, Culture
The Royal Highland Show, taking place over 22nd-25th June at Ingliston Showground, is undoubtedly one of Scotlandâs 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 â 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 IGSâ 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
âThis research will assist breeders in developing heat tolerant varieties, particularly important for seed exports to warmer countriesâ 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
"Our open day was a tremendous success with lots of visitors who had a great time despite some intermittent rain showers" The James Hutton Institute welcomed over a thousand visitors to its Dundee site during Open Farm Sunday, the celebration of farming and nature that gives everyone the opportunity to discover the story behind their food. Managed by Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF), Open Farm Sunday has welcomed more than 1.8 million visitors since 2006. Exhibits on offer included farm machinery, meet the sheep, tractor tours and a very busy activity trail on the theme of sustainable
There is no doubt we live in an ever evolving and developing world. That brings huge challenges, and only by understanding our world better can we make the best informed decisions across policy and commercial spheres, and in our own lives. Data sets, comprising the ultimate sources of the facts on which to base analyses, are fundamental to how we understand the world around us. Never before has data been so important, whether in our daily lives, or in tackling the big issues of the day âfood security, energy sources, population growth. However data can be difficult to manage, both in the sheer
"This is a great opportunity to use our leading scientific expertise to make a positive and practical contribution to the sustainability of our food production systems" A new research initiative led by Scotlandâs James Hutton Institute is set to explore innovative mixed-species crop systems, or âplant teamsâ, in a drive to tackle a global challenge: how to feed a growing population from finite resources without wrecking our planet. The âŹ5m DIVERSify project, short for âDesigning InnoVative plant teams for Ecosystem Resilience and agricultural Sustainabilityâ, aims to optimise the performance
"TRUE aims to pinpoint the role of legumes in harmonising the often-conflicting needs of the âenvironmentâ, âsocietyâ and âbusinessâ, the so-called three pillars of sustainability" Legumes are a very special type of crop; they are not only a source of highly nutritious food and feed but legumes require no inorganic nitrogen fertiliser, which means they have major advantages as a more sustainable crop. Despite their benefits, legume-based farming systems have not become common practice as they are seen as being less profitable. Related content Pietro (Pete) Iannetta Alison Karley Adrian Newton
Scientists have received funding to investigate the role of zinc and copper on ageing.