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Understanding the diversification opportunity

What does diversification do for farming businesses? It can mean different things.…

  • SRUC
  • 22/09/2022
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Helping customers to simplify the complexity of Scope 3 emissions

It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to consider their contribution to the climate crisis and begin to reduce their impact.…

  • SRUC
  • 21/09/2022
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Project aims to solve ear tag issues

A new project aims to gather evidence on tag loss and retention rates, and how this could be addressed to help livestock keepers in the future.…

  • SRUC
  • 20/09/2022
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Food and drink producers face 'puzzling task' over packaging

Food and drink producers often face a difficult trade-off between the environmental impact of using plastic and contributing to food waste.…

  • SRUC
  • 16/09/2022
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Former Greenpeace director inspires next generation of entrepreneurs

A veteran climate campaigner has shared his extensive experience in the clean energy field with aspiring entrepreneurs in Aberdeen.…

  • SRUC
  • 15/09/2022
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Our statement on the passing of Her Majesty the Queen

We are saddened to learn of Her Majesty’s death. We express our deepest condolences to her immediate family. We also recognise the many achievements of a long and dignified reign marked by its devotion to duty and public service. …

  • SRUC
  • 08/09/2022
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Rural movement can boost influence of communities in policy making

A rural movement for Scotland can boost the voices and influence of communities in national policy-making decisions – but it needs to be designed to be truly representative of the diverse voices across Scotland's rural and island areas.…

  • SRUC
  • 08/09/2022
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Enterprise in the midst of upheaval

Disruption is often the driver of enterprise and entrepreneurial behaviour. This is evidenced by recent industry activities and the 2021 GEM report.…

  • SRUC
  • 06/09/2022
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Pollination is key for fruitful oilseed rape crop

When oilseed rape experiences a lack of pollination it allocates more resources to plant growth and flowering – producing less robust plants – new research has found.…

  • SRUC
  • 31/08/2022
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Dutch academic honoured by SRUC

‘Living labs’ and international co-operation are key to growing productivity and improving welfare in rural areas across Scotland.…

  • SRUC
  • 30/08/2022
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SRUC celebrates return to in-person graduations

Almost 300 students will today celebrate the first in-person graduation from SRUC in three years.…

  • SRUC
  • 29/08/2022
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Time to think about Food and Footprint

As SAC Consulting launches its Food & Footprint campaign, Andrew Bauer says now is the time for the industry to take credible action.…

  • SRUC
  • 23/08/2022
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