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Horticulture student lands TV presenting role

A Horticulture and Plantsmanship student from SRUC has been selected as one of six new presenters on BBC Scotland’s gardening programme Beechgrove.…

  • SRUC
  • 20/04/2022
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New report highlights Scotland’s AAA strength

More than 200 companies, research centres and academic partners have been identified as key stakeholders in the animal health, agri-tech and aquaculture (AAA) sector in Scotland.…

  • SRUC
  • 20/04/2022
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New course takes students into the woods

SRUC has been approved to deliver a Forest and Outdoor Learning Awards course.…

  • SRUC
  • 19/04/2022
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Awards to recognise enterprising former students

A new entrepreneur network for former students of SRUC is being launched at an awards event next month.…

  • SRUC
  • 13/04/2022
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Major report shows Scotland’s changing rural land market

A ground-breaking report involving SRUC reveals changes to Scotland's rural land market and values, amid strong timber prices and rising demand in non-farming leisure estates. …

  • SRUC
  • 12/04/2022
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Rising to the challenge of responsible natural capital investment

The focus of an SRUC Challenge Centre is firmly in the spotlight as the Scottish Government pushes for more responsible investment in natural capital.…

  • SRUC
  • 11/04/2022
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Taking a holistic approach to farming

Agroecological practices can help farmers meet policy targets relating to climate change, biodiversity and food production, a new study has found.…

  • SRUC
  • 05/04/2022
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New survey to highlight farmer and crofter wellbeing

SRUC is among a group of partners to launch a survey to better understand the needs and concerns of Scotland’s farmers and crofters, with the view of introducing a new wellbeing programme in 2022-23.…

  • SRUC
  • 04/04/2022
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Cost of living crisis will push more into rural poverty

The new measures announced by the Chancellor will leave many more rural households in fuel poverty.…

  • SRUC
  • 01/04/2022
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Down-to-earth approach to soil management

A study led by researchers from SRUC has found surface runoff and erosion are the principle sources of phosphorus loss in arable soils.…

  • SRUC
  • 31/03/2022
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Project to reproduce sociable pigs

An innovative project will look at whether the social competence of pigs – and in turn their welfare – can be improved through management and breeding.…

  • SRUC
  • 29/03/2022
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The result is in…

Voting for a new Chair of the SRUC Board took place during March and the result is in.…

  • SRUC
  • 22/03/2022
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