"This research is fundamental to the long-term sustainability of farming, the continued success of our food and drink sector, and to better understand the challenges faced by the agricultural and environmental agenda."

Mr Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity, today visited the James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen to hear about our world leading scientific research in crops and climate change, as well as its commercial impact in local communities.

Mr Ewing MSP spoke to Professor Colin Campbell, Chief Executive; Professor Deb Roberts, Director of Science; Professor Derek Stewart, agri-food business leader; and Dr Bill Thomas, barley geneticist.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute