Agriculture
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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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Environmental and productivity ‘win-wins’ on Scottish livestock farms
Sheep and beef specialists from SAC Consulting will showcase examples of environment and productivity synergies with farmers across Scotland this year at four Graze Up debate events.…
- SRUC
- 04/08/2022
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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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A time to shine for diversified farming businesses
Following the success of the inaugural award in 2021, AgriScot, in partnership with SAC Consulting, has today launched the 'AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year 2022' award.…
- SRUC
- 25/07/2022
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Digging up soil health hotspots
Farmers are being asked to check for middens – tennis ball-sized plugs constructed by earthworms – when monitoring their soil.…
- SRUC
- 15/07/2022
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Green light for £3m GreenShed
A state-of-the-art shed which will use cattle waste products to power a methane capturing system and grow indoor crops has received nearly £3 million from the UK Government through its Net Zero Innovation Portfolio.…
- SRUC
- 08/07/2022
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New Seed Potato Organisation wants to hear from growers
To learn more from other growers, the new Seed Potato Organisation (SPO) have put together a survey.…
- SRUC
- 22/06/2022
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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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Partnership working key for dairy-beef supply chain
The supply of dairy-bred calves has come under the spotlight as part of a project led by SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 17/06/2022
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Animal welfare app scoops another award
A groundbreaking animal welfare app developed by an SRUC scientist has led to another major award for Waitrose.…
- SRUC
- 15/06/2022
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SRUC back with a bang at Royal Highland Show
SRUC will be “back with a bang” highlighting the benefits of cutting-edge research and innovation at this year’s Royal Highland Show.…
- SRUC
- 15/06/2022
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Survey seeks farmers’ views on GHG emission reduction
Beef and dairy farmers are being asked for their views on the role of precision livestock farming technologies in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.…
- SRUC
- 16/05/2022