Natural Economy

Wood you like to diversify?

The benefits of woodland and timber crops will be highlighted at an event aimed at farmers who are growing their business, diversifying or planning for succession. The Wood You Like to Diversify?…

SRUC
09/09/2019

‘Here’s one I planted earlier…’

A strong demand for wood fuel means pioneering Aberdeenshire farmers are now reaping the rewards of trees planted 20 years ago.…

SRUC
12/08/2019

MSPs given lowdown on sustainable farming

Members of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy & Connectivity Committee have been learning more about future sustainable agricultural policy and practices in Scotland.…

SRUC
08/08/2019

Professor to help shape future rural policy

SRUC’s Head of Integrated Land Management has joined a panel of academic experts to review and advise on future rural policy in Scotland.…

SRUC
02/08/2019

Post-Brexit launch is hosted at Oatridge

The Chair of the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee said he “couldn’t have picked a better venue” when launching the future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit report at Oatridge.…

SRUC
31/07/2019

Scots rural businesses upbeat despite challenges

Nearly three-quarters of rural businesses in Scotland reported that they had a good operating environment in 2018, despite facing a number of challenges.…

SRUC
18/07/2019