Research
Science connecting land and people
Across the globe nations are facing growing demands to provide food, energy and water from finite land and natural resources. These challenges are complex, interconnected and ever-changing. Encompassing a distinctive range of world-class research strengths in land, crop, water, environment and socio-economic science integrated within an interdisciplinary systems approach The James Hutton Institute will work in partnership with people, organisations and governments to deliver practical solutions for our shared future.
Research Themes
Our research will deliver outcomes through the following Research Themes.
- Safeguarding Natural Capital
- Enhancing Crop Productivity and Utilisation
- Delivering Sustainable Production Systems
- Controlling Weeds, Pests and Diseases
- Managing Catchments and Coasts
- Realising Land’s Potential
- Nurturing Vibrant and Low Carbon Communities
Science Groups
Our research is conducted in the following Science Groups.
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