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
The James Hutton Institute to co-lead a new UK-wide centre to develop planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins
Published: 28th August 2024
The James Hutton Institute has announced today (28th August 2024) its role
James Hutton Institute secures £2.4m in funding for trailblazing research projects
Published: 26th September 2024
Projects include medical cannabis standardisation, vertical farming light technology and genetic optimisation
The James Hutton Institute opens pioneering crop storage facility
A new facility focused on the future of crop storage has opened at the James
APGC: Super strawberries bring hopes for diabetics and dieters
Rob Hancock, Deputy Director of The Advanced Plant Growth Centre, speaks with The Herald on