Sustainability
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New projects to develop ecosystem markets
Researchers at SRUC have won a share of £300k in funding for three projects to develop new carbon markets for regenerative agriculture, saltmarsh restoration and lowland peatlands.…
- SRUC
- 14/07/2021
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SRUC signs Argentina agreement
Scottish scientists are set to work with South American farmers to help reduce the carbon footprint of a country with one of the highest levels of beef consumption in the world.…
- SRUC
- 12/07/2021
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Strathfillan Wigwams Statement
The Principal and Chief Executive of SRUC has confirmed that he would like the Strathfillan Wigwams to remain open, but that any operating model must be financially resilient and also align with SRUC’s strategy.…
- SRUC
- 05/07/2021
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Applying organic materials scheme to demonstrate duty of care
Contractors applying recycled organic materials to land are encouraged to take part in a scheme to ensure they minimise the risks to others.…
- SRUC
- 05/07/2021
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Transitioning to reduced tillage
Farmers can save money and help the environment by reducing tillage, but they must also be wary of its pitfalls.…
- SRUC
- 24/06/2021
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Wild about food
A Danish beer brewed without hops and fermented using wild airborne yeasts will give Scottish businesses food for thought at a webinar next month.…
- SRUC
- 20/05/2021
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Call for farmers to shape future policy
A new study will work with farmers to identify management practices to improve the economic, environmental, and social performance of livestock farms.…
- SRUC
- 17/05/2021
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Benchmarking boost for profits
A free online resource could help farms to boost profits as well as build a more sustainable business. …
- SRUC
- 26/04/2021
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Dairy Nexus moves one step closer
A flagship facility which aims to decarbonise the dairy industry has moved a step closer to reality.…
- SRUC
- 18/03/2021
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Taking animal feelings seriously
Waitrose is rolling out a new SRUC-developed mobile application today (Monday 8 February) that will help the retailer assess and begin to understand the emotional wellbeing of its farm animals.…
- SRUC
- 08/02/2021
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Cattle population study could help reduce emissions
The most in-depth analysis of Scotland’s beef cattle population ever carried out could help to reduce emissions and improve production.…
- SRUC
- 02/02/2021
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Trees: the root to securing environmental support payments?
When it comes to the public goods cited as objectives for almost all agri-environmental schemes, trees tick just about every box.…
- SRUC
- 12/01/2021