Natural Economy

Increase in Skye’s corncrake numbers bucks Scotland-wide trend
An annual survey of corncrakes in Scotland recorded an increase in the number of calling males on Skye - despite a three per cent reduction overall in Scotland. …
- SRUC
- 30/11/2022

Scotland’s first peatland restoration course
A new course in peatland restoration - the first of its kind in Scotland - has been developed by SRUC in partnership with NatureScot Peatland ACTION.…
- SRUC
- 03/11/2022

Helping livestock producers to reduce costs and improve farm efficiency this winter
Given that so many costs associated with keeping livestock over the winter have increased substantially recently, most livestock farmers are looking for different ways to manage this challenge. …
- Kirsten Williams
- 25/10/2022

New farmers’ handbook highlights impact of Ukraine conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has hit the agricultural sector hard, leading to some significant changes to gross margins within the 2022/23 edition of the Farm Management Handbook. …
- SRUC
- 17/10/2022

The growing impact of research in the natural economy
The role of higher education institutions to power the economy has never been more important. …
- Prof Wayne Powell, Principal & CEO, SRUC
- 14/10/2022

Helping businesses adapt to change
Consumers, shareholders, and financiers are becoming increasingly interested in the environmental performance of the businesses they support and their wider value chains. …
- Rebecca Audsley
- 06/10/2022

Winners and losers in rising ecosystem markets
New research has identified a wide range of groups which could be affected by rising ecosystem markets and rewilding initiatives in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 29/09/2022

Dutch academic honoured by SRUC
‘Living labs’ and international co-operation are key to growing productivity and improving welfare in rural areas across Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 30/08/2022

SRUC showcases green innovation during Ministerial visit
The role of cutting-edge green innovation in the natural economy has been showcased to Scotland’s Business Minister during a visit to Dumfries and Galloway.…
- SRUC
- 09/08/2022

SRUC joins the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest
SRUC has joined a voluntary partnership of more than 20 organisations which aims to protect and develop Scotland's rainforest.…
- SRUC
- 09/08/2022

New Seed Potato Organisation wants to hear from growers
To learn more from other growers, the new Seed Potato Organisation (SPO) have put together a survey.…
- SRUC
- 22/06/2022

Big step forward for new SRUC Vet School
A new appointment will see SRUC take the next step in the development of its new School of Veterinary Medicine. …
- SRUC
- 21/06/2022