“I was given a fascinating insight into their work - not only on all sorts of crops and plant diseases but also their exciting plans for the future, which include the possibility of establishing an International Barley Hub here at their Dundee site.

Mr Chris Law, MP for Dundee West, visited the James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie to learn about exciting and innovative scientific research that is having considerable impact at home and abroad, as well as its commercial potential for development.

Mr Law was welcomed by Professor Colin Campbell, Chief Executive, and listened to presentations by professors Derek Stewart, Ian Toth, Robbie Waugh and Dr Rob Hancock, covering a wide spectrum of crop research at the Institute.

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