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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

International meeting explored the accelerated breeding of potato cultivars
The 20th joint meeting of the European Association for Potato Research (EAPR) and the European Association for Research on Plant Breeding (EUCARPIA), hosted by The James Hutton Institute, in collaboration with the University of Dundee and the University of St Andrews took place in St Andrews.
Researchers identify key indicators for assessing quality of green and blue spaces
Our researchers have identified a set of indicators for assessing the quality of green and blue spaces – helping understand how they can be used to tackle the challenges posed by environmental, social and economic crises.
Scientists from The James Hutton Institute invite farmers and livestock keepers to share thoughts on bluetongue disease
Researchers from The James Hutton Institute are inviting farmers in the Borders to share their views on bluetongue disease and its impacts at one of three workshops.
Fruit for the Future at The James Hutton Institute
Fruit for the Future, one of The James Hutton Institute’s most successful and longest running industry events, will take place on 17th July at its Invergowrie campus.
Potatoes in Practice 2025 programme announced
Potatoes in Practice, one of the UK’s premier field-based potato events, returns to The James Hutton Institute’s Balruddery farm on 7th August.
Annual Fight Against Blight campaign warns of new threats to disease management
The 2025 Fight Against Blight (FAB) campaign has begun, with a re-designed web page and data management system to make it easier for the dedicated team of growers and agronomists to report late blight.
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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)