40 min
Scottish soft fruit health benefits - with SEFARI and the James Hutton and Rowett Institutes OnFARM Scottish farming podcast
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- Food
We all know Scottish soft fruits are good for us - but in this OnFARM, experts explain exactly how and why Scottish berries have such brilliant health benefits - including some we are still learning about.
From potential to combat diabetes and dementia, to helping with obesity, researchers from the Rowett and James Hutton Institutes share some very exciting findings.
There is also an update on new soft fruit varieties to help growers cope with the challenges of climate change, and tips for anyone looking to market soft fruit's health benefits to consumers.
Joining Anna are:
Dr Fiona Campbell from the University of Aberdeen's Rowett Institute
Gordon McDougall, and Dr Valeria Montano, both of the James Hutton Institute
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This is the second in a 4-part OnFARM mini-series in partnership with SEFARI (Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions), a partnership of six globally renowned institutions providing research and expertise to Scotland's agriculture, environment and food communities.
We all know Scottish soft fruits are good for us - but in this OnFARM, experts explain exactly how and why Scottish berries have such brilliant health benefits - including some we are still learning about.
From potential to combat diabetes and dementia, to helping with obesity, researchers from the Rowett and James Hutton Institutes share some very exciting findings.
There is also an update on new soft fruit varieties to help growers cope with the challenges of climate change, and tips for anyone looking to market soft fruit's health benefits to consumers.
Joining Anna are:
Dr Fiona Campbell from the University of Aberdeen's Rowett Institute
Gordon McDougall, and Dr Valeria Montano, both of the James Hutton Institute
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This is the second in a 4-part OnFARM mini-series in partnership with SEFARI (Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions), a partnership of six globally renowned institutions providing research and expertise to Scotland's agriculture, environment and food communities.
40 min