Unearth the future

This week we launch James Hutton Unearthed, a bold new fundraising campaign that digs deep into the challenges shaping our planet’s future.

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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

Our scientific services

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

Hutton awarded £146,000 from National Lottery Heritage Fund to preserve Scotland’s soil mapping heritage
The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s leading interdisciplinary research institute for sustainable land, crop and nature management, is announcing a £146,485 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to protect Scotland’s soil and peat map archive and transform access to vital environmental information.
New European initiative to build AI-ready agriculture
The Hutton is delighted to be part of a major new European research initiative, ‘Harvesting AI for Responsive, Valuable and Efficient Sustainable Technologies’ (HARVEST) and is keen for other stakeholders to join.
Hutton Scientific Services launches commercial potato virus testing service for the UK seed potato industry
Hutton Scientific Services has announced the launch of a new commercial potato virus testing service, developed in response to the withdrawal of commercial testing services by SASA.
ElecTrickle: Hutton researchers developing wastewater treatment process to improve efficiency and cut greenhouse gas emissions
Researchers at The James Hutton Institute have begun field trials on a new wastewater treatment process that could improve efficiency while cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
The James Hutton Institute and Abertay University collaborate on game inspired by Scotland’s potato heritage and global diversity
Students from Abertay University worked with researchers from the Hutton to create an online game exploring potatoes, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture
Research from The James Hutton Institute and The University of Dundee reveals how barley protects itself
A study from the International Barley Hub (IBH), published in New Phytologist, identifies the genetic mechanisms behind specialised surface features that help barley withstand environmental stress and maintain grain quality.
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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)

A Scottish charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland No SC374831. Registered office: The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie Dundee DD2 5DA. Charity No SCO41796