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Trials test efficiency of foliar feeds

New trials will test whether the targeted application of fertiliser to the leaves of a plant can help reduce a farm’s carbon footprint.…

  • SRUC
  • 05/05/2021
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International project to tackle climate risk to tropical peatlands

An international team of researchers is looking to tackle climate risks to tropical peatlands, which are recognised as “the world’s most important terrestrial carbon store”. …

  • SRUC
  • 30/04/2021
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Helping to save the planet

SRUC researchers have been involved in a BBC Radio 4 series looking at ways to relieve the stress that climate change is exerting on the planet.…

  • SRUC
  • 28/04/2021
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Sm@RT approach to sheep and goat farming

A multinational research team, including SRUC and the Moredun Research Institute, has been awarded £1.7 million from the EU Horizon 2020 research programme.…

  • SRUC
  • 27/04/2021
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Novel technology helps fight against superbug infections

Researchers have reported promising results in the fight against superbug infections on poultry farms, which could have wider implications for human health.…

  • SRUC
  • 27/04/2021
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Benchmarking boost for profits

A free online resource could help farms to boost profits as well as build a more sustainable business. …

  • SRUC
  • 26/04/2021
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Update on Strathfillan Wigwams

SRUC has issued a new statement regarding the Strathfillan Wigwams.…

  • SRUC
  • 20/04/2021
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Livestock farmers face higher risk of injury

Agricultural injuries on farms are more likely to occur through interaction with animals than other operations, according to new research.…

  • SRUC
  • 20/04/2021
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SRUC statement on Strathfillan Wigwams

SRUC has issued a statement regarding the Strathfillan Wigwams.…

  • SRUC
  • 19/04/2021
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£850k veterinary skills centre for Aberdeen

SRUC is investing £850,000 to create a top-of-the-class veterinary clinical skills teaching centre in Aberdeen.…

  • SRUC
  • 14/04/2021
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‘Invaluable’ appointment to SAC Commercial Board

A professor with more than 40 years’ experience in research and innovation will be an “invaluable” new member of the SAC Commercial Board.…

  • SRUC
  • 13/04/2021
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Scottish growers warned about stink bug threat

Scottish growers must take adequate steps to monitor growing areas for the brown marmorated stink bug, scientists have said.…

  • SRUC
  • 07/04/2021
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