The James Hutton Institute

The James Hutton Institute is a research institute studying land, crops, water and natural resources.

Its work spans crop science, soils, land use and environmental research, combining natural and socio economic sciences.

The institute addresses food security, biodiversity and climate change, and operates major national research facilities for barley and plant growth science, working closely with the Scottish and UK Governments and international partners to translate findings into practical land management solutions.