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2023 – a big year for biodiversity
SRUC’s Thriving Natural Capital Challenge Centre has been awarded a Natural Environment Research Council grant to focus on network building for nature positive projects - between Scottish biodiversity uplift programmes happening on the ground, and the investment and private finance sector. …
- Hannah Rudman
- 26/01/2023
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Sustainable festivals idea wins enterprise challenge
Meredith Wicks, who is studying for a Masters degree in Environmental Protection & Management at SRUC, won top prize in their inaugural Enterprise Challenge for her business proposal to facilitate more sustainable events and festivals across Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 26/01/2023
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Agrecalc appoints first CEO
In a major step towards becoming a spin-out company, Agrecalc, the award-winning and market-leading carbon footprint tool developed by SAC Consulting together with SRUC researchers, has appointed its first chief executive.…
- SRUC
- 23/01/2023
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Is growing potatoes sustainable and profitable?
Potatoes are an amazingly versatile food and an important part of our culture in Scotland. But is growing potatoes sustainable and profitable?…
- Dr Phil Burgess
- 23/01/2023
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Farmers urged to benchmark carbon footprint
SAC Consulting has again been awarded the government contract to conduct a nationwide survey which helps farms to save money while also benchmarking their carbon footprint and nitrate. Farms completing the Scottish Farm Business Survey will be given a full carbon footprint measurement using Agrecalc, SAC Consulting’s award-winning farm carbon calculator.…
- SRUC
- 11/01/2023
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New Year Honours for SRUC Chair and Board member
Our chair Linda Hanna is being honoured by King Charles with an MBE for services to the Scottish Business Community, while John Cross, a non-executive member of the SAC Commercial Board, has been made an OBE.…
- SRUC
- 31/12/2022
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Self-charging implantable devices will improve chronic disease treatments
With chronic diseases being a leading cause of death, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are involved in a study to develop technology which enables more accurate and efficient drug delivery.…
- SRUC
- 20/12/2022
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Potato conference seeks to boost growers’ confidence amid global challenges
The ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine and the pressure of reducing carbon footprints will be on the agenda when Scotland’s biggest potato conference returns in the new year.…
- SRUC
- 19/12/2022
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Pine needles offer key energy solution
A real Christmas tree is the centrepiece of many households’ festive decorations but apart from filling the room with a woody fragrance, pine needles have a key role to play in addressing challenges relating to energy.…
- SRUC
- 15/12/2022
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Agriculture Bill provides just transition opportunity, but only if we embrace innovation
I see opportunity, particularly for rapid growth in our natural economy – but only if we take steps to act quickly, decisively and with ambition.…
- Prof Wayne Powell, Principal and CEO, SRUC
- 13/12/2022
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Free legal advice for enterprising students
Students at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) will be offered free legal support to progress business ideas as part of a new partnership with one of Scotland’s largest independent law firms.…
- SRUC
- 12/12/2022
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Supporting Scotland’s crofting communities
In all the crofting counties, SAC Consulting has a team of local, independent advisors who are well versed in the many aspects of crofting – and there are, indeed, many. Our aim in supporting this vital aspect of agriculture in Scotland is to strengthen and progress modern crofting and give crofters the advice and knowledge that will ensure that they can thrive. …
- Siobhan Macdonald
- 09/12/2022
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