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The James Hutton Institute offer world-leading scientific solutions for the sustainable management of land, crop and natural resources that support thriving communities.

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The James Hutton Institute – Science connecting land and people

At The James Hutton Institute we respond to the challenges posed by the climate and nature crises through applying our scientific expertise to developing interventions, tools, products and land management practices to improve the resilience of crops, land, natural resources and communities.

Our unique research is tested in labs and at scale on our farms. We combine expertise in both natural and socio-economic sciences to consider the connections between crops, resources and people.

Improving crop resilience and sustainability
Delivering food and plant products, ensuring economic prosperity and wellbeing while safeguarding the environment.
Protecting and enhancing natural capital
Increasing the resilience of ecosystems for multiple benefits.
Connecting land and people
Supporting sustainable and resilient communities through social, economic and technical innovations.
Agricultural robot (agri bot,) in The James Hutton Institute crop field

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The James Hutton Institute offer a range of analytical, commercial research, crop science, consultancy and scientific project services, all underpinned by world-leading science, facilities, resources and intellectual property.

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Latest news from The James Hutton Institute

New study reveals that beef, lamb, milk and eggs are most vulnerable to lab-grown competition
A new Hutton study has shown that beef, lamb, milk and eggs are more vulnerable to market competition from lab-grown alternatives than chicken and pork.
Researchers from The James Hutton Institute and the University of Stirling analyse River Almond for sources of anti-microbial resistance
Researchers from The James Hutton Institute are working with the University of Stirling to analyse sources of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the River Almond.
Two scientists from The James Hutton Institute will take part in Pint of Science
Hutton researchers will join dozens of scientists getting out of their labs and into cafes, pubs and community centres to share their work with the public in the annual Pint of Science festival.
Hutton scientists to host public workshop at Duthie Park for Fascination of Plants Day 2025
Scientists from The James Hutton Institute will join other academics and nature-lovers at Duthie Park this weekend for a public event celebrating Fascination of Plants Day 2025.
Could a Hidden Fungus Be the Future of UK Farming?
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute have found that a fungus hiding inside common grasses could play a major role in helping UK farmers tackle some of their toughest challenges.
SPOT, the robot dog, demonstrates its skills at The James Hutton Institute
Following the successful Tay5G ‘5G Future Farming: Robotics’ project testing 5G integrated robotics; a workshop was recently held at The James Hutton Institute’s Invergowrie campus for stakeholders, demonstrating autosurvey and monitoring activity by The National Robotarium’s dog robot, SPOT.
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LOCATE YOUR BUSINESS AT THE HUTTON

Our open science approach means that we have a variety of offices, labs and glasshouses available to rent on a long term-term basis at our sites at Invergowrie, Aberdeen and Glensaugh.

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Advanced Plant Growth Centre
World-leading plant science delivering innovative solutions for food and environmental sustainability.
Glensaugh
Climate-positive farming initiative, tackling the climate and biodiversity crises with transformative farming and technological innovations.
Hydro Nation International Centre
Promoting innovative and transformative research solutions for sustainable water management.
International Barley Hub
A centre of excellence in barley research, innovation and knowledge exchange
International Land Use Study Centre (ILUSC)
An innovation centre focused on making a difference: enabling just transitions in land use.
National Potato Innovation Centre
We are proposing to establish and manage a National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC)