October 12, 2026

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Growing beans before barley could cut farming’s environmental footprint

James Hutton Institute scientists to highlight role of crop roots (The Scottish Farmer)

October 7, 2026

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James Hutton Institute scientists to present new insights into crop breeding to the European Parliament

October 6, 2026

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New microscopy investment will help unlock solutions to costly crop diseases

September 7, 2026

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The James Hutton Institute joins international network to advance the future of crop genetics

July 15, 2026

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New project to strengthen DNA tools for detecting plant pests and diseases

July 14, 2026

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The James Hutton Institute launches ambitious new Corporate Plan, laying out strategy from 2026 to 2031

July 7, 2026

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Hutton Scientific Services launches commercial potato virus testing service for the UK seed potato industry

June 24, 2026

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Research from The James Hutton Institute and The University of Dundee reveals how barley protects itself

June 22, 2026

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New crop network to help future-proof UK food systems

June 18, 2026

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Cereal walk will showcase cutting-edge barley research from The James Hutton Institute

June 16, 2026

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The James Hutton Institute joins £35 million investment to boost crop resilience

June 12, 2026

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Professor Pete Iannetta elected Chair of UK Legume Research Community

May 18, 2026

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Shared machinery could unlock growth for Scotland’s small‑scale grain sector

May 4, 2026

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More beans, please: third annual meeting of the UK Legume Research Community to advance legumes for food and environmental security

March 30, 2026

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The International Barley Hub will showcase cutting-edge crop innovation at Cereals 2026

January 29, 2026

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Scientists make important discovery in 50-year barley mystery

January 22, 2026

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Unlocking the potential of barley breeding: how the HvST1 gene can increase genetic diversity

January 15, 2026

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Study: Wheat, barley were ‘founder crops’ (World-Grain)

January 14, 2026

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Call to join the Bere Barley Participatory Network - Researchers at The James Hutton Institute, in partnership with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), are exploring how different Bere barley varieties perform across a wide range of environments in Scotland and beyond

January 6, 2026

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Study published in Nature Plants shows striking convergent selection history of wheat and barley and its potential for breeding

October 7, 2025

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The James Hutton Institute receives a £3 million investment from Scottish Enterprise for its new high throughput phenotyping facility

August 5, 2025

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The James Hutton Institute joins €4.9 million project to develop sustainable alternatives to harmful pesticides

June 27, 2025

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The James Hutton Institute is hosting a cereal walk on 15th July at Balruddery farm

June 18, 2025

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The International Barley Hub announces new deputy directors

June 13, 2025

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The James Hutton Institute announces state-of-the-art genomics technologies

June 3, 2025

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James Hutton Institute scientists respond to the drought facing the United Kingdom

May 14, 2025

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Could a hidden fungus be the future of farming in the United Kingdom?

May 13, 2025

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Spot, the robot dog, demonstrates its skills at The James Hutton Institute

May 7, 2025

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James Hutton Insitute scientists will share their research at Cereals 2025