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Buzzing about grassland

Soil Association Scotland May 25, 2017

New research shows Scottish public supports investments to restore peatlands

The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s Rural College and The University of Leeds May 23, 2017

New research has found that the general public is supportive of ambitious plans by the Scottish Government to restore Scotland’s peatlands - which benefits water quality, wildlife and carbon storage.

Healthy soil is the real key to feeding the world

The Conversation Trust (UK) April 04, 2017

One of the biggest modern myths about agriculture is that organic farming is inherently sustainable. It can be, but it isn’t necessarily.

A picture of health

Edinburgh International Science Festival April 03, 2017

How can the crops we grow, and how we grow them, create healthy food and a healthy environment?

Healthy soil healthy food

Edinburgh International Science Festival April 03, 2017

Soil is really important! Crops like cereals, vegetables and fruit all depend on good soil. Become a soil scientist and find out what makes a healthy soil.

SEFARI: leading ideas for better lives

The James Hutton Institute March 29, 2017

Businesses, charities, communities and policy-makers will benefit from easier access to environmental and agricultural research carried out in Scotland, thanks to a collective launched today.

Buzzing about grassland

New research shows Scottish public supports investments to restore peatlands

Healthy soil is the real key to feeding the world

A picture of health

Healthy soil healthy food

SEFARI: leading ideas for better lives

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