"We sought to explain the detail of the key findings and clarify misunderstandings, while at the same time acknowledging where there is uncertainty and what we still do not know Deer are iconic species in Scotland and provide a key ecological resource for the tourism, hunting and food industries. However, at high densities their impact can be detrimental to some habitats. Are the right policies and incentives in place to ensure their long-term management? The question is at the centre of an inquiry into a recent report by SNH on deer management in Scotland, conducted by the Environmental
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"NBS will require the participation of the scientific community, funders and supporters in refining the concept The concept of ‘nature-based solutions’ has been featured in the latest editorial of influential publication Nature, citing a paper co-written by James Hutton Institute scientists as a key resource in developing the notion of NBS. Related content Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences Katherine Irvine Kerry Waylen Mark Wilkinson More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 (switchboard) or +44 (0)7791
“PLAID is about enabling farmers to demonstrate innovations to their peers, and to identify opportunities to learn from other farmers across Europe Researchers at the James Hutton Institute and collaborators from across Europe have announced the start of a project which aims to increase farmers’ access to demonstrations of best practices and innovation in agriculture. Funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme, the PLAID initiative (Peer-to-peer Learning: Accessing Innovation through Demonstration) will develop a searchable, geo-referenced inventory and map covering all 28 EU member
Huge congratulations to Scott Brown, one of our South of Scotland Regional Advisors, who was recently awarded Farm Animal Health Advisor of the Year at the OvertheCounter Awards.
Congratulations to Moredun Foundation Board member, John Campbell, founder and chairman of the Glenrath Farms empire, who has been knighted in the New Year Honours List for his services to farming and charitable service to entrepreneurship.
"During my time at the James Hutton Institute and its predecessors I’ve seen Scottish agricultural science bloom – it now punches well above its weight both at home and abroad Mrs Sheena Lamond, a longstanding member of staff and part of the James Hutton Institute’s Cell and Molecular Sciences group in Dundee, has been recognised in the 2017 New Year Honours list. Related content Cell and Molecular Sciences Sheena Lamond More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 (switchboard) or +44 (0)7791 193918 (mobile). read
Traditionally blueberries are imported to Scotland but this innovative research we are funding is using new technology to develop plants that are more suitable for the Scottish soil and climate as well as helping us to fully understand the health benefits of this fruit New plant breeding technology is being used by the James Hutton Institute to help blueberries thrive in the Scottish climate, the Scottish Government's Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has announced. Part of a significant programme of Scottish Government funded research; this project aims to produce blueberry plants
Moredun are delighted to announce that Downland, a UK wide network of independently owned agricultural retailers who specialise in the dairy, beef and sheep sectors, have joined up with Moredun as Associate Members.
Recent research by Moredun scientists and colleagues has provided new opportunities for the development of diagnostic tests for ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA). OPA is a contagious respiratory disease of sheep that causes significant economic losses and animal welfare problems for affected flocks.
“We hope the project will be able to advance understanding of the long-term impacts of flooding, contribute to better flood risk management and make suggestions as to how personal and community resilience may be supported and enhanced in future flood events Researchers at the James Hutton Institute and the University of Aberdeen are collaborating on a three-year research project to understand the long-term impacts of flooding on people and communities, one year on from the December 2015 and January 2016 flood events in Scotland. Related content Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences Mags