A tour of cereal related field plots demonstrating the wide range of research topics at The James Hutton Institute in Dundee.
We would like to invite you to visit our field plots demonstrating the wide range of research projects as part of the International Barley Hub (IBH) programme.
Sited at The James Hutton Institutes Balruddery Farm, we have over 5000 plots showcasing how we have been using the variation in barley to tackle the challenges of reduced inputs and unpredictable climate, while maintaining stable yields.
Many of the trials are part of student projects which are sponsored by industry and funded through UK government Collaborative Training Partnership (CTP). These cover a wide range of topics from agronomic and management practices to remote sensing, malting quality and breeding.
What to expect
Arrival from 9:30 for FREE hot breakfast rolls with tea and coffee.
The tours will begin at 10am and last roughly 1 hour. After the set tours, attendees will have the opportunity to explore additional research plots, learn more about the ongoing work taking place on site, and speak directly with our staff and students about their projects, experiences, and areas of expertise.
Speakers and trial information
Ryan Douglas
Barley productivity and nitrogen losses under climate change in Scotland.
BARIToNE PhD project- industry partner Diageo with academic partners of The James Hutton Institute and University of Dundee.
Emily Lyon
Malting quality in a changing climate.
BARIToNE PhD project- industry partner Syngenta with a cademic partners of The James Hutton Institute and University of Dundee.
Ruth Hamilton
Finding value in crop wild relatives- rapidly evolving wild barley by crossing wild barley with modern elite barley.
Funders BBSRC R-evolve project and EU COUSIN project.
Miriam Schreiber & Martin Bruce
Breeding organic Avena Sativa L. (Oat) with high nutritional value (AVENUE).
The project, AVENUE, has been funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and is a collaboration between The James Hutton Institute, the Innovation Centre for Organic Agriculture and University of Aarhus in Denmark and Nordgen in Sweden
Luke Ramsay
Searching Northwards for Spring Barley Varieties adapted to Scotland
Funding is provided by the Scottish Government and the Mains of Loirston Charitable Trust.
Tracy Valentine
Camelina for sustainable aviation fuel
Funding is provided by RESAS - Responsive Research Fund with links to Scottish Government - Energy Department.
Gordon McDougall
Assessing Sugar Kelp Extracts as a Nutrient Management Tool (SKE-NMT)
The Hutton is collaborating with 2 seaweed cultivation companies to test the effectiveness of their novel seaweed biostimulants on nitrogen use efficiency in barley.
This field trial follows up glasshouse trials that showed significant increases in grain yield under restricted N-application.
Acess is via a farm track on Berryhill Road. The entrance will be signposted with directions and flags.
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We would advise all attendees to wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.
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