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New rankings highlight growing impact of SRUC research

Research at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is being cited more than ever before – placing it third in Scotland and 121st globally - according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings. …

SRUC
12/10/2022

Seeking Shelter in Trees

Forestry and woodlands have an unrivalled history of providing shelter - to livestock, crops, and settlements, but also to farmers, landowners, businesses and investors during times of uncertainty. …

Ben Law
11/10/2022

SRUC student in women’s Rugby World Cup squad

SRUC agriculture student Emma Orr is the youngest player selected for Scotland women’s rugby squad, which kicks off its World Cup campaign in New Zealand on Sunday.…

SRUC
07/10/2022

SRUC takes top award for farming innovation

Professor Wayne Powell, left, Professor Mike Coffey, centre, and Professor Eileen Wall, right, collect the Innovation in Farming Award. SRUC’s expertise and innovation in the field of animal genomics…

SRUC
07/10/2022

Helping businesses adapt to change

Consumers, shareholders, and financiers are becoming increasingly interested in the environmental performance of the businesses they support and their wider value chains. …

Rebecca Audsley
06/10/2022

Recruitment drive continues for SRUC Vet School

SRUC is continuing the development of its School of Veterinary Medicine with the announcement it is recruiting staff to fill up to ten new academic posts across the coming months.…

SRUC
06/10/2022

Rethinking food strategies and the implications for food-hubs

Agriculture and food production are witnessing major changes, especially around how food is produced. …

Nicola Holden
06/10/2022

Integrated Carbon Farming not all about trees

In light of the Scottish Government’s legal commitment to reaching Net zero emissions by 2045 there is increasing reference to, and interest in, ‘carbon farming’. …

Christine Beaton
04/10/2022

Winners and losers in rising ecosystem markets

New research has identified a wide range of groups which could be affected by rising ecosystem markets and rewilding initiatives in Scotland.…

SRUC
29/09/2022

£16m will help Tropical Livestock Centre bring genetic gains to smallholders

Researchers dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers in the Global South through advances in animal genetics research are beginning a new phase in their endeavours.…

SRUC
27/09/2022

£16m will help Tropical Livestock Centre bring genetic gains to smallholders (1)

Researchers dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers in the Global South through advances in animal genetics research are beginning a new phase in their endeavours. …

SRUC
27/09/2022

Learning lessons from Japan for Scotland’s islands

An international collaborative study comparing approaches to island depopulation in Scotland and Japan has identified several important lessons which could shape future policy and funding initiatives in this country.…

SRUC
26/09/2022