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From Russia with Lovage

A Garden Design student at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) was invited to co-host Instagram live stream videos from a prestigious garden festival – in Russia.…

SRUC
26/08/2020

Prey depletion threatens health of marine mammals

The link between reductions in the numbers and quality of fish and squid and the health of marine mammals that feed upon them in parts of northern European waters has been highlighted in a new report.…

SRUC
25/08/2020

Scottish tea growers seeking perfect blend

When you think about where your morning cuppa comes from, you might not picture a plantation in the heart of the Scottish landscape.…

SRUC
25/08/2020

SRUC calls on dairy farmers to help with disease study

Farmers are being asked to help with a project researching the prevalence of an infectious condition in Scottish dairy herds.…

Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
24/08/2020

Six Scottish farms collaborate to develop gluten-free oat supply chain

The market opportunity for gluten free oats drove six Aberdeenshire farmers to investigate a new supply chain that guarantees provenance, assurance and full traceability.…

SRUC
20/08/2020

Eve enjoys more success

An SRUC Veterinary investigations officer is enjoying more success with her new company MI:RNA.…

SRUC
20/08/2020

Four former SRUC students up for national award

Four former SRUC students – including one who now works for SAC Consulting – are among the finalists in this year’s British Farming Awards.…

SRUC
19/08/2020

Death toll of North Sea porpoises revealed

More than 16,000 dead harbour porpoises, including 2600 on UK beaches, have been found on Europe’s coastlines around the North Sea since 1990.…

SRUC
18/08/2020

Sustainable food is key to economic recovery

The Covid-19 pandemic could accelerate sustainable food trends, according to a consultant at SAC Consulting – part of SRUC.…

SRUC
18/08/2020

This Farming Life returns to our screens

Colleagues from around SRUC have again been sharing their agricultural expertise with producers of This Farming Life.…

SRUC
18/08/2020

Scottish agri-food sector set for recession

With the UK economy officially in recession, an economist at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has predicted a similar outcome for the Scottish agri-food sector.…

SRUC
14/08/2020

Partnership to protect wading birds

A partnership between SAC Consulting, RSPB Scotland and farmers in the Upper Clyde Valley has been awarded £90,000 to expand local conservation efforts for wading birds.…

SRUC
14/08/2020