
A James Hutton Institute innovation centre
World-leading plant science delivering innovative solutions for food and environmental sustainability.
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We’re leading the world in developing scientific solutions for food security.



The APGC received an overall investment package of £27 million to develop an Institute-led innovation centre project – all part of the Tay Cities Region Deal funding.
The APGC is projected to bring an additional £330 million towards the UK’s food and drink industry
Bringing 800 FTE jobs to the UK over the next 30 years
Recent news
Scotland is ready for the phenomic revolution
By Dr. Robert Hancock – Senior Plant Physiologist and Deputy Director of the Advanced Plant
Safeguarding crop storage research in the UK
The recent contraction of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) coupled with the closure
Hutton’s Advanced Plant Growth Centre strengthens its leadership team with new deputy director
Dr Robert Hancock
The James Hutton Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Robert
APGC response to the UK parliamentary net zero report
Farming innovation to deliver net zero report
At the Advanced Plant Growth Centre (APGC), we