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🌾We are delighted to announce that Dr Kelly Houston, Dr Sarah McKim and Dr Isabelle Colas have been announced joint deputy directors of our @intbarleyhub.bsky.social The #IBH promotes scientific discovery and innovation to future-proof #barley. #BetterBarley More: ow.ly/Nnxq50WbA2g

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🌱 Research from the Hutton & the @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social‬‬ has identified a new mechanism by which plants link resource availability to #flowering at the correct time. ☀️Maximising their chances of reproductive success. More: ow.ly/AX1450WbpUX

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Our researchers are using state-of-the-art #genomics tools to analyse all four copies of the potato genome, identifying beneficial DNA segments linked to disease resistance. This breakthrough accelerates breeding for resilient, high-yield crops 🌱 More: ow.ly/s24F50WaMQB

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Have your say on land use & reform in Scotland! 🗣️ Our researchers are hosting community events in Kyle of Lochalsh to hear local voices on land ownership, use, & the future of rural Scotland. More: ow.ly/NPGA50W9Zcw #LandReform #KyleOfLochalsh #LandUse

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👋 We recently welcomed students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to our Craigiebuckler campus! They heard from HydroGlen Development Officer Niamh Carr about our research and the innovative HydroGlen project—sparking great discussion and ideas. 🌍🔬 #HydroGlen #StudentEngagement

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🌏🗣️Hutton researcher Dr Sam Poskitt recently took part in a IPBES workshop in the Philippines exploring how indigenous and local knowledge can be better integrated into global biodiversity scenarios. More: ow.ly/X3Fl50W8soO #Biodiversity #IndigenousKnowledge

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📢 We’re delighted to welcome Anne Corbin as our new Chief Financial Officer! With 25 years’ experience in finance, Anne will drive strategic planning, resource efficiency, and major capital programmes at the Hutton. More: www.hutton.ac.uk/anne-corbin-... #Finance #CFO #Leadership

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Dr Kerry Waylen has been appointed as Deputy Director of the International Land Use Study Centre (#ILUSC)! She brings incredible expertise and 15 years of Hutton experience to this leadership role. #LandUse More: ow.ly/lflT50W7Aa0

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🌾 #ICYMI our @intbarleyhub.bsky.social team will be at #Cereals2025 tomorrow! 📍 Visit us at stand 1112 to hear about: 🌡️ Climate-ready barley 🗺️ Global adapted lines 🎟 Prize raffle with #FieldenWhisky & #IBH beer More: ow.ly/V3OF50W4Tyu

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We’re marking #ButterflyEducationAndAwarenessDay this Saturday with pioneering work to protect the UK’s most endangered butterfly. 🦋 Our latest trial shows using cattle to control bracken can restore vital habitats for the High Brown Fritillary. More: ow.ly/FAS950W5o1a

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🌍 Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! A Hutton study has revealed an increase of 1,450% in #Microplastics found in #SoilSamples after 4 years of sewage sludge application. 🚨 These levels remained nearly unchanged 22 years later. #BeatPlasticPollution More: ow.ly/iHUx50W42A6

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🎟️ Raffle alert – 1 week to go! Join us at #Cereals2025 (11–12 June) at Stand 1112. Grab a ticket by 3pm daily for a shot at winning: 🥃 Fielden Whisky 🍺 @intbarleyhub.bsky.social Gold Standard beer 🧢 A Fielden cap More: ow.ly/XtqQ50W3U3H

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🎧 Great to have our research featured on the @newscientist.com podcast. 🌳 The episode covers the digital installation, Of the Oak, which was inspired by research led by Hutton ecologist Dr Ruth Mitchell. 🔊 Listen from 19:15: ow.ly/Hges50W3oIH

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🚨 Spring 2025 is the UK’s driest since 1956. As UK agriculture faces this crisis, our scientists have contributed to a report for @britishecologicalsociety.org, highlighting how our research is helping the country respond & prepare for what’s next. #Drought2025 More: ow.ly/sqg250W3fZ9

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📢 We are delighted to welcome Colin Smith as our new Campus Operations Manager. Colin brings a wealth of experience in operational leadership and will oversee development across both our Dundee and Aberdeen campuses. 🌿🏢 More: ow.ly/4fmE50W2tzE

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🥔🌍 On #InternationalPotatoDay, we’re looking ahead to an innovative future for #PotatoScience. Leading the development of the National Potato Innovation Centre #NPIC, focused on: ✅ Climate resilience ✅ Crop improvement ✅ Agri-food growth More: ow.ly/1oCH50W1qYh

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1 in 9 species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We need bold ideas. Our Innovation category celebrates those helping turn the tide for nature. Apply by 11.59pm 3 June lnkd.in/expNN2j9 Thanks for support @hutton.ac.uk

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🥔 Join us tomorrow for our special #InternationalDayOfPotato webinar! We'll explore ✅ Global #potato production trends ✅ Disease resistance with marker-assisted breeding ✅ The latest in gene editing opportunities 📅 30 May 2025 | 🕘 9.00-11.00 More: ow.ly/O2F050W0JPh

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🎲 What’s a fun way to show people what #PlantScientists really do? Turn Snakes and Ladders into “The Race for Better #Barley”! 🌾🧬 The game is designed to give people a feel for what it’s like to be a plant breeder or #scientist. More: ow.ly/BwAt50W0JAR

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🔍 Read our latest blog on why fundamentally changing the relationship between business and #nature isn’t just ideal — it’s essential. What if we could realign business with biodiversity & long-term ecological health? #NatureBasedSolutions More: ow.ly/sHWv50W04Jz

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Just 2 weeks to go! We’re at #Cereals2025 showcasing how locally adapted #barley can mitigate #ClimateChange 🌾🌡️ Joining us on our stand is #FieldenWhisky 🥃 📅 11–12 June | 📍Heath Farm, Stand 1112 With - @intbarleyhub.bsky.social 🎟️: ow.ly/Kbcz50VZl6w

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A new study by the Hutton & Ruralis shows that beef, lamb, milk, and eggs are the most vulnerable to competition from lab-grown proteins — especially in a future with #CarbonTax. More: ow.ly/zck950VXCfi #LabGrownMeat #FoodSystems #AlternativeProteins

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🌿 Today is #BiodiversityDay! 🌍 🌱 This year’s theme — “Harmony with nature & sustainable development” — reminds us that nature & the #SDGs go hand in hand. Biodiversity is not a separate agenda, it’s central to our future. 🎥 How we're contributing: ow.ly/hOAe50VX2wE

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We had a brilliant time celebrating #FascinationOfPlantsDay in #Aberdeen! 🌿 On Sunday, around 500 visitors explored the Hutton Fabulous Forests stand, learning about Scotland’s #woodlands & how #forests benefit us all.

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🌱 Celebrate #FascinationOfPlantsDay 2025 with us! 🌿 🌳 Join our scientists on Sunday for the ‘Fabulous Forests’ workshop! 🍃 Exploring Scotland’s spectacular #woodlands & the #biodiversity found within them #PlantDay 📅 May 18 | 📍 Duthie Park More: ow.ly/RiQk50VSEjW

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⏳Only one month to #Cereals2025! Visit our @intbarleyhub.bsky.social & James Hutton Scientific Services team on stand 1112 to hear about: 🌱 Using landraces & wild germplasm for future crops 🌾 Future-proofing barley with natural variation 📍Heath Farm | 📅 11–12 June More: ow.ly/knI950VSmO6

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Could a hidden #fungus be the future of UK farming? 🔍 New Hutton research explores how the naturally occurring Epichloë fungus in common grasses could boost #CropResilience, cut pesticide use, and help farmers adapt to #ClimateChange. More: ow.ly/BIkw50VSk0B

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🫐 Breeding resilience into our food systems The EU BreedingValue project is improving berries through advanced #genotyping & #phenotyping. By unlocking the genetic secrets of #berries, the project is preparing crops for a changing climate. Learn more: ow.ly/xYI450VRKSg

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🤖 SPOT the #robot dog visited our Invergowrie site to demo #5G powered precision farming. Alongside AgXeed 5.115T2 & Tom V4, the James Hutton Scientific Services project, funded by the Scottish Government, shows how #AgriRobots + AI can boost data collection in the field. More: ow.ly/gyUh50VRH4r

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🥔 Potato: The path to a brighter future 🌍 Join the National Potato Innovation Centre (#NPIC) for a special #InternationalDayOfPotato webinar. Discover the key opportunities and challenges in UK #potato production. 📅 30 May | 🕘 9.00am 🎟️ Register: ow.ly/9HZv50VQYke

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🔬🤝 A warm welcome to Glen Clova Scientific We’re delighted to welcome Glen Clova Scientific to their new home at the Hutton as our latest campus partner! They have relocated their R&D operation to our state-of-the-art laboratories. More: ow.ly/WImF50VPaNv

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🌾 Join us at #Cereals2025! A team of scientists from The James Hutton Institute & @intbarleyhub.bsky.social are heading to the Cereals event to share #barley research that’s shaping the future of #SustainableFarming. More: ow.ly/2lAc50VOrTr

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🌳Science meets art at Kew Gardens! A stunning new digital installation, Of the Oak, designed by artist collective Marshmallow Laser Feast, draws inspiration from research by The James Hutton Institute — bringing the story of the Lucombe oak to life like never before. 🌿🎨 More: ow.ly/r1N850VNRHk

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A Hutton researcher was invited to speak at the prestigious Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences on #SmartFarming & digital #agriculture 🌾💻 Dr Chen Wang’s talk explored how “digital twins” are shaping the future of #SustainableAgriculture. More: ow.ly/t4yn50VN27v

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David Ewing from @bioss.bsky.social has spoken about a #CitizenScience project assessing #mosquito populations in #Scotland & risk of mosquito-borne pathogens—under current & future #climates. 🦟 Catch up on his interview on #BBCSounds now. 📻From 30:52 > ow.ly/EKqq50VLSBI

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🧬 Should #GeneEditing be allowed in Scotland? Director at our National Potato Innovation Centre, Ian Toth, spoke to STV News about the potential to grow climate-resilient crops. 🗣️ - “As the climate changes we can produce crops that are fit for purpose going into the future.” More: bit.ly/4lXwr05

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Did you hear Hutton #ecologist Stuart Smith on BBC #OutOfDoors at the weekend? Stuart was invited on the programme to discuss #wildfire and #muirburn with interviewer Helen Needham. #ICYMI It’s available on BBC Sounds now! 📻From 09:05 > www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Ever wondered how #forensic scientists solve crimes? Watch the #EdSciFest recording of Extracting Evidence, a mock crime scene demo + Q&A exploring real techniques used in investigations 🧬🔍 Hosted alongside colleagues from the #SCAnDi project. 🎥: ow.ly/xJek50VKstp

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📢 The 46th #TBMacLecture will be delivered by renowned economist Kate Raworth. Hosted by the Macaulay Development Trust & the Hutton, this annual lecture explores critical issues for Scotland’s land & people. 📅 1 October 2025 | Edinburgh Conference Centre | 🕕 5:00pm More: ow.ly/6UBy50VGUeP

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We recently took part in the #EdSciFest, bringing the fascinating world of #ForensicScience to life! Through a hands-on workshop & an evening lecture, attendees discovered the role forensic science plays in solving real-world mysteries 🔬 More: ow.ly/VceG50VG69s

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📢 We're proud to announce Dr Mags Currie has been appointed as the new Head of @huttonsegs.bsky.social. A human geographer with a strong background in #SocialScience, she’ll lead vital work on sustainable land use & rural community wellbeing. Read more: ow.ly/v13M50VEElS

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👏 Congrats to Prof Johan Rockström on receiving the #EdinburghMedal for his impact on global sustainability & Earth resilience. We were honoured to host him as speaker at our 44th #TBMacLecture, watch his talk - “A safe and just future for humanity on Earth.” 🌍 🎥: ow.ly/GZY050VCROO

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We are delighted to be sponsoring the Innovation Award, a salute to the innovators on nature’s side 🦋 Has your initiative or partnership broken new ground in the fight to protect habitats? Be proud to stand out – apply now! 🍃🥇 #NatureofScotland 🗓️Application deadline 27 May:

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🌍🥃 Can we increase #whisky production without damaging the Earth? This new blog explores how Scotland’s iconic whisky industry can scale sustainably—balancing global demand with environmental protection. #WhiskyProduction #BarleyScience More: ow.ly/wF6450Vy6ox

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🌾 We have secured funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to help identify nutritionally superior and yield-stable #oat varieties.🌱 This 3-year global project will combine field trials across a range of diverse environments and organic management systems. More: ow.ly/VioJ50VxlUn

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🌾 Curious about the future of crop science? Watch how our @intbarleyhub.bsky.social & Advanced Plant Growth Centre are leading research in #SustainableAgriculture & climate-resilient #crops🌱 Funded #TayCities Deal, with UK Government Scotland & Scottish Government investment. 🎥: ow.ly/Eyib50VwjKW

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Great to see our @huttonsegs.bsky.social research used in the Scottish Government’s 2024 National Islands Plan Report! 🗣️🌊 It highlights our 2020 & 2023 island surveys and our 2023 #ScottishIsland Regions geography. Thanks to all who completed the survey! 👏 Report: ow.ly/TLkV50VvJaS

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Hutton expertise has contributed to a new report, by the @britishecologicalsociety.org, that explores the evidence that #RegenerativeAgriculture can achieve positive outcomes like improving #SoilHealth, increasing #biodiversity & minimising environmental damage.🌱🚜 📑 More: ow.ly/IHM250VtIli

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📢 The #NatureOfScotland Awards 2025 are now accepting entries, and we’re excited to sponsor the Innovation Award once again. Recognises pioneering efforts in nature conservation. 🗓️ Apply by 27 May: bit.ly/42fr7fO

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🌿🤧 As the #hayfever season approaches, our scientists are have begun their daily #pollen count, tracking 12 plant & tree species that trigger allergies. Also reporting on air quality & fungal spores until September! More: ow.ly/nIcq50VsjjF #PollenCount #AllergySeason

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