Agriculture
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New farmers’ handbook highlights impact of Ukraine conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has hit the agricultural sector hard, leading to some significant changes to gross margins within the 2022/23 edition of the Farm Management Handbook. …
- SRUC
- 17/10/2022
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Knowledge sharing and innovation projects receive £150k
Two SRUC and SAC Consulting projects aimed at tackling climate change and enhancing competitiveness in the agriculture and food production sectors have been awarded more than £150,000.…
- SRUC
- 13/10/2022
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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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£16m will help Tropical Livestock Centre bring genetic gains to smallholders
Researchers dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers in the Global South through advances in animal genetics research are beginning a new phase in their endeavours.…
- SRUC
- 27/09/2022
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£16m will help Tropical Livestock Centre bring genetic gains to smallholders (1)
Researchers dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers in the Global South through advances in animal genetics research are beginning a new phase in their endeavours. …
- SRUC
- 27/09/2022
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Understanding the diversification opportunity
What does diversification do for farming businesses? It can mean different things.…
- SRUC
- 22/09/2022
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Fields of opportunity for Scottish agricultural apprentices
Twelve apprentices have started a bespoke agricultural engineering course using the latest AGCO products as part of a new partnership between the global agricultural machinery giant and SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 22/09/2022
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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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Project aims to solve ear tag issues
A new project aims to gather evidence on tag loss and retention rates, and how this could be addressed to help livestock keepers in the future.…
- SRUC
- 20/09/2022
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Pollination is key for fruitful oilseed rape crop
When oilseed rape experiences a lack of pollination it allocates more resources to plant growth and flowering – producing less robust plants – new research has found.…
- SRUC
- 31/08/2022
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Time to think about Food and Footprint
As SAC Consulting launches its Food & Footprint campaign, Andrew Bauer says now is the time for the industry to take credible action.…
- SRUC
- 23/08/2022
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Birthday girl Rhona celebrates British Farming Awards nomination
An SRUC student had an extra reason to celebrate her 21st birthday after being shortlisted in the British Farming Awards.…
- SRUC
- 16/08/2022