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Could taxing unhealthy food help tackle climate change?
A new study, involving researchers at SRUC, has found that taxing foods high in fats, sugar and salt could potentially reduce emissions from food consumption, but it is unlikely that one policy could achieve both nutritional and climate goals. …
- SRUC
- 18/09/2023
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Business skills competition offers £1k prize
A business skills competition, which encourages young professionals to think about how to manage an agricultural business, is open for applications.…
- SRUC
- 12/09/2023
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Eurofins enters new partnership with SRUC
Eurofins Agro Testing is now leading the soil, forage and plant pathology laboratory at SRUC and will work in partnership with SAC Consulting to strengthen and develop its agricultural testing service across the UK. …
- SRUC
- 11/09/2023
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SRUC shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award
The technological innovation used in teaching at SRUC has been recognised with a nomination for a Times Higher Education Award – the “Oscars” of higher education. …
- SRUC
- 07/09/2023
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Equality, Opportunity, Community: What does it mean for Scotland’s rural communities?
If the First Minister is to achieve his ambition of delivering a wellbeing economy which is ‘fair, green and growing’, policies need to deliver for rural and island Scotland as much as they do for urban Scotland. Read more from our Rural Policy Centre's response to the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2023-24 here.…
- Rural Policy Centre
- 06/09/2023
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New partnership to unlock potential of South’s natural economy
SRUC and South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) have agreed a ground-breaking partnership which will aim to maximise opportunities presented by the region’s significant and diverse natural resources.…
- SRUC
- 04/09/2023
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US Army vets return to study at SRUC
US Army vets have been learning about livestock farming and the veterinary sector in the UK during a training course at SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 01/09/2023
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Net-zero Cabinet Secretary sees SRUC climate research in action
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition has been learning about some of the cutting-edge climate change research being carried out at SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 31/08/2023
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Fresh analysis will guide future agriculture policy
Twelve reports have been produced that explore some of the options and mechanisms the Scottish Government will need to consider while developing its upcoming plans for agriculture with a renewed focus on delivering for both industry and for nature. …
- SRUC
- 29/08/2023
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SRUC celebrates “skills and resilience” of graduating students
A morning ceremony at the University of Glasgow’s Bute Hall today will celebrate the achievements of HNC and HND students from the North, Central and South & West faculties, followed by an afternoon ceremony for degree and postgraduate degree students. …
- SRUC
- 28/08/2023
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New resources to help farmers manage land with beavers
The Farm Advisory Service has published new resources to help farmers learn about managing land with beavers. …
- Farm Advisory Service
- 25/08/2023
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Gift horses for equine students
Two new horses have joined the stable at SRUC thanks to a generous donation. …
- SRUC
- 24/08/2023