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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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Breeding sheep for climate resilience
Pinpointing genes relating to variations in milk production could help breed animals resilient to warming conditions, new research has shown.…
- SRUC
- 07/04/2021
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Shepherding change
A scientist from SRUC, who started her working life as a shepherdess, has received a prestigious award from the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP).…
- SRUC
- 06/04/2021
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Review highlights holes in rabbit legislation
Although bunnies are a symbol of Easter and the third most popular pet in the UK, a review by SRUC shows they are under-represented in most legislation.…
- SRUC
- 03/04/2021
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Alpaca your worries away
Students have been enjoying virtual ‘hug-an-alpaca’ wellbeing sessions as part of their course at SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 01/04/2021
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AI conference to showcase deep learning in agriculture
A researcher at SRUC will speak at an international conference which is expected to attract 100,000 attendees.…
- SRUC
- 01/04/2021
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Beefing up the value of calves
The increased use of both sexed and beef semen in dairy herds has led to an opportunity for farmers to collaborate with beef finishers to create a new market.…
- SRUC
- 29/03/2021
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Rural areas show resilience in the face of Covid-19
A new report has shed light on the impacts of, and responses to, the coronavirus pandemic in rural and island areas of Scotland, showing strong community bonds in the face of adversity.…
- SRUC
- 25/03/2021
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Dynamic new appointments to SRUC Board
The former principal of the University of Dundee has joined the Board of SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 24/03/2021
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Healthy business opportunity for farms
Health and wellness tourism in the outdoors is on the rise, and Scotland’s land-based businesses are ideally placed to capitalise on it.…
- SRUC
- 23/03/2021
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Rural residents at risk of poverty
Many rural residents are financially vulnerable – despite poverty being widely seen as an urban issue, new research has found.…
- SRUC
- 22/03/2021
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Chicken donations create 55,000 meals
Donations of chicken equating to 55,000 meals have been shared with some of the country’s most needy charity groups.…
- SRUC
- 19/03/2021
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