Sustainability

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

Soil discussion group drives sustainable change

Five farmers in the East of Scotland are getting their heads together on how to revitalise soil health to achieve more sustainable farming and profit.…

SRUC
05/08/2020

Greenhouse gas guru debates cows versus cars

A global greenhouse gas specialist from California will lead a webinar looking at the role of livestock in the debate about climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.…

SRUC
28/07/2020

New fellowship to grow woodland

The opportunities for woodland creation within one of Scotland’s two national parks will be explored as part of a new fellowship.…

SRUC
16/07/2020

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

Laying waste to food waste

Food waste could be reduced by a review of current food safety regulations and changes in labelling, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have said.…

SRUC
29/06/2020

SRUC joins global network

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has joined a network of universities across the world committed to sustainable, global development.…

SRUC
26/05/2020

New soil sequestration module to reduce carbon footprint

A carbon footprint tool, which aims to help farmers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, has been updated to include a soil sequestration module.…

SRUC
22/05/2020

‘Scotland in miniature’ could provide carbon-reduction blueprint

An island described as ‘Scotland in miniature’ could help serve as a blueprint for Scottish agriculture to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.…

SRUC
05/05/2020

Hydrogen fuelled tractor enthusiasm grows on Aberdeenshire farm

What started as a cursory interest has resulted in Mr Barron retrofitting two tractors and his farm jeep with a hydrogen electrolyser saving him 20% on his fuel costs.…

SRUC
24/04/2020

Farmers urged to wade into bird conservation

Farmers and land managers have an important role to play in reversing the declining numbers of wading birds in Scotland, according to a new report.…

SRUC
03/04/2020

Moor value

Researchers from SRUC have contributed to a new publication looking at the future of Scotland’s moorlands.…

SRUC
12/03/2020