Consulting and Commercial
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Farmers demonstrate ‘who dares wins’ spirit
A shepherdess, an entrepreneur who created an outdoor centre and a gin producer, will speak at an annual event highlighting the diverse range of options open to new or aspiring farmers.…
- SRUC
- 04/02/2020
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Beefing up labels
Consumers in the UK are willing to pay a higher premium for healthier and more sustainable beef mince than those in Spain, a new study by researchers at Scotland’s Rural College has found.…
- SRUC
- 31/01/2020
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Cow DNA offers clues to longer life
Research into the DNA of Scottish cows could help humans live longer and healthier lives, scientists at Scotland’s Rural College have announced.…
- SRUC
- 27/01/2020
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Graze expectations
Researchers are looking into more effective ways to monitor greenhouse gas emissions in grazing cattle.…
- SRUC
- 22/01/2020
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Debate offers policy makers food for thought
Scotland could learn much from the Nordic countries when it comes to sustainable food production and lowering the rate of child obesity.…
- SRUC
- 21/01/2020
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North East Centre of Excellence for Food and Drink Industry
A food and drink development hub for the north east of Scotland has secured £10 million of capital funding from the UK and Scottish Governments.…
- SRUC
- 20/01/2020
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Farming in the era of sea eagles
Farmers and crofters affected by sea eagles are invited to the premiere of a short film highlighting the work being done to mitigate the problem.…
- SRUC
- 15/01/2020
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From Brexit to pensions
Employers will be given guidance on a range of issues, from the right to work in the UK after Brexit to pensions, in a series of meetings across the country.…
- SRUC
- 13/01/2020
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SRUC projects receive innovation funding
A project which aims to keep calves with their mothers for longer is among three SRUC-led projects to share more than £143,000 from the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF).…
- SRUC
- 07/01/2020
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SRUC and ADAS join forces
Agri-business across the UK will enjoy greater access to the latest independent advice backed by world-leading research and innovation, thanks to a new partnership between SRUC and ADAS.…
- SRUC
- 03/01/2020
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Common grazing dilemmas
Crofters in the Highlands and Islands will be offered solutions to common grazing dilemmas at two workshops in the New Year. Led by crofting expert Arthur MacDonald, the meetings will highlight…
- SRUC
- 20/12/2019
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Crop masters
Farmers will get the lowdown on the latest crop research during a series of free agronomy events being held in Scotland in the New Year.…
- SRUC
- 18/12/2019