Sustainability

Peatlands project to tackle greenhouse gas emissions

A major new project has been launched to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from drained peatlands.…

SRUC
19/02/2025

Student’s butterfly project set to take off after challenge win

A student who has floated an idea to boost butterfly and moth populations in Scotland has won first prize in an enterprise challenge. Leòdhas Massie, who is studying for a BSc degree in Environmental Management at SRUC in Edinburgh, took home £1,000 to take his sustainable business proposal to the next level.…

SRUC
12/02/2025

Tiffany Stephenson wins prestigious SAC Consulting prize

Senior Agricultural Consultant Tiffany Stephenson has two reasons to celebrate, securing the prestigious Elrick Prize and entering her sixth year as a key member of the SAC Consulting team. Tiffany was nominated for the accolade for her work promoting sustainable farming, as well as supporting clients and colleagues.…

SAC Consulting
04/02/2025

New vertical farm a first for Scottish education

SRUC has stepped up its commitment to global and local food production and security by becoming the first higher education institution in Scotland to open a commercial-sized vertical farm.…

SRUC
16/01/2025

SRUC seeks agri-businesses to take on students for placement projects

SRUC is looking for farms and agri-businesses across the country to take part in an new student placement programme beginning in September 2025.…

SRUC
09/01/2025

‘Cool Calf’ could help accelerate dairy journey to net zero

Hilda, the first Langhill Herd calf to be born through IVF, is part of the Cool Cows project, which aims to establish a nucleus of highly methane-efficient animals.…

SRUC
03/01/2025

New SRUC course launched to help veterinary practices meet RCVS sustainability standards

A new micro-credential course has been launched by Scotland’s Rural College to aid veterinary practices in meeting sustainability requirements set by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). …

SRUC
04/12/2024

Lightbulb moment for fungi scientists

The glowing fungus arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree in the lab. Credit: Empa. Amid the climate emergency and with energy prices remaining high, scientists are exploring new ways of producing…

SRUC
29/11/2024

Waders project celebrates win at Nature of Scotland Awards

The Clyde Valley Waders Farming Group won the ‘Farming with Nature’ category at the Nature of Scotland Awards in Edinburgh.…

SRUC
29/11/2024

New net zero project focuses on grasslands

Jeff Aiken, outgoing Texel Sheep Society Chair (left) presenting Prof Joanne Conington with her award. Scottish researchers are playing a key role in a UK-wide project aimed at transforming grasslands…

SRUC
27/11/2024

Crofters have six months to meet future payment conditions

Scotland’s crofters risk missing vital funding if they do not embrace new payment conditions, SAC Consulting has warned. The Scottish Government wants members of the crofting community to meet new environmental guidelines as a condition of financial support.…

SAC Consulting
22/11/2024

Ministers welcome progress on innovative Borderlands dairy project

The Dairy Nexus, which is under construction at SRUC’s Barony Campus near Dumfries, is set to be completed in November 2024. A multi-million pound new facility to drive innovation and sustainability.…

SRUC
28/10/2024