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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
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Graze Debate 2022

The Graze Debate theme aims to facilitate discussion between pasture-based farmers, researchers and advisors in the pursuit of a sustainable beef and sheep sector in Scotland. …

  • Poppy Frater
  • 01/11/2022
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Sustainable food and drink – why it needs a team of all the talents

SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, has recently expanded its Food & Footprint service, recognising the growing need to offer wide-ranging expertise to equip farmers, food processors and retailers, to tackle some of the major challenges facing the sector around climate change and biodiversity loss.…

  • SRUC
  • 18/10/2022
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Seeking Shelter in Trees

Forestry and woodlands have an unrivalled history of providing shelter - to livestock, crops, and settlements, but also to farmers, landowners, businesses and investors during times of uncertainty. …

  • Ben Law
  • 11/10/2022
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Integrated Carbon Farming not all about trees

In light of the Scottish Government’s legal commitment to reaching Net zero emissions by 2045 there is increasing reference to, and interest in, ‘carbon farming’. …

  • Christine Beaton
  • 04/10/2022
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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
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Helping customers to simplify the complexity of Scope 3 emissions

It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to consider their contribution to the climate crisis and begin to reduce their impact.…

  • SRUC
  • 21/09/2022
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Carbon audits boom, but are they relevant?

Carbon audits must not be treated as another tick box exercise for farmers but viewed as an opportunity to add value to a farming business.…

  • SRUC
  • 15/08/2022
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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
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Farmers urged to share climate change action

A network established to offer a space for farmers and crofters to showcase the work they are doing to tackle climate change and support biodiversity is looking for more members.…

  • SRUC
  • 25/07/2022
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SRUC to help steer agri-food net zero project

SRUC is part of a £5 million research network designed to help the UK agri-food industry move a step closer to net zero.…

  • SRUC
  • 13/07/2022
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Learn how drones can elevate your business

Visitors to the Royal Highland Show will be able to learn how drones are playing an increasingly important role in rural life.…

  • SRUC
  • 21/06/2022
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