Consulting and Commercial

SRUC researcher scoops royal accolade

An SRUC researcher instrumental in driving forward the genetic development of UK dairy cattle has been awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Award.…

Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
15/09/2020

Signposting the way to responsible countryside behaviour

With the influx of visitors to rural Scotland during the coronavirus pandemic, land managers are in a prime position to promote responsible behaviour in the countryside.…

SRUC
14/09/2020

Food businesses need to stay relevant, says SAC Consulting

Retaining new customers is the overriding challenge currently being faced by many local food and drink businesses in Scotland as lockdown eases.…

SRUC
03/09/2020

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

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

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

Project gets funding to develop digital dairy

A digital dairy project led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded £50,000 in seed-corn funding by UK Research and Innovation.…

Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
11/08/2020

Soil discussion group drives sustainable change

Five farmers in the East of Scotland are getting their heads together on how to revitalise soil health to achieve more sustainable farming and profit.…

SRUC
05/08/2020

No silver bullet in the fight against obesity

The quest to tackle obesity in the UK by banning ‘buy one get one free’ (BOGOF) promotions will have a modest impact on the consumption of junk food, according to a senior economist.…

SRUC
05/08/2020

Virtual programme will boost leadership skills

Rural business owners or managers looking to develop their management skills and grow their companies are invited to join the Rural Leadership Programme.…

SRUC
29/07/2020