Brassica Breeding

Our breeding program focuses on developing high-yielding, resilient crop varieties, focusing mainly on Potatoes, Soft Fruits, Barley, and Brassica.

Our brassica breeding programme develops high-yielding, resilient varieties using advanced genetics and sustainable breeding approaches. Focusing on kale, turnip, swede and forage rape, we enhance disease resistance, crop quality and climate adaptability to support food security and commercial success.

Our breeding and research combine advanced genomic techniques with traditional breeding methods, resulting in robust varieties that thrive in diverse conditions and evolving consumer demands.

We can create tailored solutions by collaborating with our expert team to develop custom brassica varieties that align with your specific market needs and agricultural practices. We have a strong focus on enhanced yield potential and sustainable practices by leveraging our research to cultivate crops with improved disease resistance and environmental tolerance, ensuring higher yields and profitability; while accessing our commitment to sustainability through breeding strategies that promote biodiversity and minimize the environmental impact of farming. The James Hutton Institute also has extensive market insights, enabling you to introduce innovative brassica products that capture consumer interest and drive sales.

Join us in shaping the future of brassica agriculture. Together, we can cultivate success and ensure a sustainable food supply for generations to come. Contact us today to explore partnership opportunities in brassica breeding!


Join us in shaping the future of brassica agriculture. Together, we can cultivate success and ensure a sustainable food supply for generations to come. Contact us today to explore partnership opportunities in brassica breeding!

Jamie Smith, Business Development Manager
kale
oil seed rape

Why is brassica breeding important for agriculture?

Improved brassica varieties help growers manage disease pressures, improve yields and meet market demand for high-quality vegetables. James Hutton Institute Scientific Services develops varieties that support sustainable crop production.

What traits are targeted in brassica breeding programmes?

Breeding programmes aim to improve disease resistance, crop performance, yield and product quality. James Hutton Institute Scientific Services uses advanced research and breeding techniques to identify and select desirable traits.

Who benefits from brassica breeding research?

Brassica breeding programmes support vegetable growers, seed companies and the wider food supply chain by delivering improved crop varieties for commercial production.

Contact for more information

Business Development Manager of Agri -Tech Services; and Business Development Manger of The National Potato Innovation Centre
Based in Dundee
T: 07766763157
A decade as James Hutton Limited’s Agri-Tech Business Development Manager. Ten years in post spearheading key industrial partnerships and commercially focused business development activities for at least two major UK Innovation Centres (JHI itself, and The National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC)), as well as the sector lead for a broad and diverse range of Agri-Tech services within the commercial division of Europe’s largest agricultural and environmental research organisation, The James Hutton Institute