Natural Economy
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Prospects for recovering economy far from rosy
Economists at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have called for targeted support for those sectors most in peril following the end of the job retention and self-employment support schemes.…
- SRUC
- 17/09/2020
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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
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Scottish agri-food sector set for recession
With the UK economy officially in recession, an economist at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has predicted a similar outcome for the Scottish agri-food sector.…
- SRUC
- 14/08/2020
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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
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Scotland’s natural economy valued at over £29 billion per annum
A new report has defined and detailed for the first time the value of the ‘natural economy’ to Scotland’s overall economic output, finding it represents more than a fifth of the nation’s economy.…
- SRUC
- 23/07/2020
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Scotland should take the lead from EU initiative
A review of a European Union rural development programme in Scotland has recommended the continuation of a ‘refreshed’ approach post-Brexit.…
- SRUC
- 17/07/2020
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Natural evolution for SRUC
A focus on the sustainable natural economy is at the heart of a refreshed vision and mission for Scotland's Rural College (SRUC).…
- SRUC
- 03/07/2020
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‘Five a day’ at risk under no-deal Brexit
The UK faces a shortage of fruit and vegetables under a no-deal Brexit scenario unless new markets are found soon, experts at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have warned.…
- SRUC
- 22/06/2020
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Scots farmers pessimistic over Brexit
Around three-quarters of Scottish farmers have a sceptical or pessimistic view of the industry post-Brexit.…
- SRUC
- 19/06/2020
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Virtual meeting offers online tours of innovative Canola plots
An online meeting will give an update of an innovative project exploring the possibility of growing organic oilseed rape (Canola) in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 17/06/2020
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Webinars offer steps to building a new business
A webinar series has been designed to direct agricultural businesses through the journey of a new start.…
- SRUC
- 10/06/2020
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Benchmarking farm performance
New benchmarking tools have been created to help farmers improve their profitability by comparing their performance against other businesses in the sector.…
- SRUC
- 28/04/2020