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European sheep project identifies health and nutrition solutions

A three-year project, spanning eight European countries, has identified nearly 100 solutions to farmers’ sheep health and nutrition needs.…

SRUC
30/05/2023

Work starts on ONE SeedPod innovation hub for food and drink manufacturing

Work to create ONE SeedPod – the transformational industry innovation hub for Scotland’s food and drink industry – has started in Aberdeen, following the completion of the capital funding package and award of the construction contract.…

SRUC
29/05/2023

Awards recognise diverse careers of former SRUC students

The boss of a national charity, a pedigree Aberdeen Angus cattle breeder and the founder of a social enterprise company are among the winners in the Alumni Entrepreneur Network awards, organised by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).…

SRUC
25/05/2023

New survey to record livestock ear tag experiences

A project investigating the factors impacting on ear tag loss and retention in cattle and sheep in Scotland has launched an online survey to build on information gathered in stakeholder interviews.…

SRUC
24/05/2023

On-farm events will help build resilience

With rising costs, unpredictable weather patterns and the removal of pesticides adding to the uncertainties in farming, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are teaming up with colleagues from SAC Consulting to deliver three on-farm events across the country to identify key challenges and create solutions that work on farm.…

SRUC
22/05/2023

Innovators wanted to help boost rural economy

Businesses and entrepreneurs are being sought to take up residence in a multi-million pound innovation centre creating new links between science and industry in rural Scotland.…

SRUC
19/05/2023

New award to recognise agricultural communicators

A new agricultural communications award has been established by SRUC to recognise students, past and present, engaged in publicly promoting agriculture.…

SRUC
17/05/2023

Green hydrogen project will focus on remote rural locations

A project which aims to produce hydrogen efficiently for use in remote rural locations such as farms and forestry operations has been awarded nearly £130,000 from the Scottish Government.…

SRUC
16/05/2023

First UK outing for portable chambers to measure sheep methane

High-tech portable chambers for measuring methane emissions from sheep are being used in the UK for the first time.…

SRUC
15/05/2023

Coronation statement

In the build-up to the Coronation, I have been reminded time and again of the deep understanding and passion that His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort possess.…

Professor Wayne Powell
06/05/2023

Zero carbon production ‘moon shot’ in reach for Scotland’s livestock farmers

A recent call on social media from former Defra adviser and rewilding advocate Ben Goldsmith for sheep to be removed from national parks and other marginal landscapes across the UK has led to a stepping-up of the debate over the future of ruminant livestock in our food supply chain.…

Wayne Powell
27/04/2023

Free workshops help people kickstart careers in food industry

Anyone with an ambition to run their own food and drink business can now sign up for free workshops to help them turn their ideas into reality. …

SRUC
21/04/2023