The James Hutton Institute was formed to create a world leading research institute for land, crops, water and the environment.

The James Hutton Institute is a world-leading scientific organisation encompassing a distinctive range of integrated strengths in land, crop, waters, environmental and socio-economic science. It undertakes research for customers including the Scottish and UK Governments, the EU and other organisations worldwide. The institute has a staff of nearly 600 and 120 PhD students.

The Institute organises its research through seven principal themes: Safeguarding Natural Capital, Enhancing Crop Productivity and Utilisation, Delivering Sustainable Production Systems, Controlling Weeds, Pests and Diseases, Managing Catchments and Coasts, Realising Land’s Potential and Nurturing Vibrant and Low Carbon Communities.

The James Hutton Institute operates commercial subsidiaries. Macaulay Scientific Consulting (MSC) Ltd is a leading environmental consultancy centre offering unparalleled experience in soil and water consultancy, and land evaluation. Mylnefield Research Services (MRS) Ltd undertakes contract research, especially plant breeding, licenses plant varieties internationally and delivers analytical services.

The Institute takes its name from the 18th century Scottish Enlightenment scientist, James Hutton, who is widely regarded as the founder of modern geology and who was also an experimental farmer and agronomist.

James Hutton, James Hutton Institute, crop research, land use, environmental research, climate change, soil quality, soft fruit, food security, crop productivity, controlling diseases, Enhancing Crop Productivity, Low Carbon Futures, Biodiversity, land capability, environmental protection, agroforestry, soil science, Aberdeen, Dundee.

Number of Employees: 501-1000

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