Agriculture
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Digital Dairy Chain highlighted in National Innovation Strategy
The Principal and Chief Executive of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has welcomed the organisation’s prominent inclusion in Scotland’s newly published National Innovation Strategy.…
- SRUC
- 13/06/2023
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Boost for innovative climate change farm projects
Researchers are involved in four industry-led innovative farm projects offering climate-focused solutions and farming technology.…
- SRUC
- 13/06/2023
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SRUC and Borders College launch joint land-based prospectus
SRUC and Borders College are proud to present a joint prospectus on the land-based sectors.…
- Prof. Jamie Newbold
- 08/06/2023
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New survey to record livestock ear tag experiences
A project investigating the factors impacting on ear tag loss and retention in cattle and sheep in Scotland has launched an online survey to build on information gathered in stakeholder interviews.…
- SRUC
- 24/05/2023
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On-farm events will help build resilience
With rising costs, unpredictable weather patterns and the removal of pesticides adding to the uncertainties in farming, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are teaming up with colleagues from SAC Consulting to deliver three on-farm events across the country to identify key challenges and create solutions that work on farm.…
- SRUC
- 22/05/2023
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New award to recognise agricultural communicators
A new agricultural communications award has been established by SRUC to recognise students, past and present, engaged in publicly promoting agriculture.…
- SRUC
- 17/05/2023
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Green hydrogen project will focus on remote rural locations
A project which aims to produce hydrogen efficiently for use in remote rural locations such as farms and forestry operations has been awarded nearly £130,000 from the Scottish Government.…
- SRUC
- 16/05/2023
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Zero carbon production ‘moon shot’ in reach for Scotland’s livestock farmers
A recent call on social media from former Defra adviser and rewilding advocate Ben Goldsmith for sheep to be removed from national parks and other marginal landscapes across the UK has led to a stepping-up of the debate over the future of ruminant livestock in our food supply chain.…
- Wayne Powell
- 27/04/2023
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Embracing nature-based opportunities
It is expected that nature and biodiversity will follow in the footsteps of carbon, with businesses encouraged (and potentially required) to measure and report on their impacts. At SAC Consulting, we are monitoring the development of this space so that we can help our clients navigate the evolving landscape.…
- Brady Stevens & Ceri Ritchie
- 17/04/2023
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European sheep researchers go down under to discover best practices
SRUC will host a webinar giving an overview of the New Zealand sheep industry.…
- SRUC
- 13/04/2023
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Africa's 'forgotten food crops' could play key role in climate change research
Researchers at SRUC, the World Vegetable Center, World Agroforestry and partner institutions have modelled how nutrient-rich forgotten food crops – crops not promoted in recent decades with the dominance of major staples – could help diversify future food systems to make them more climate-resilient and healthier.…
- SRUC
- 11/04/2023
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New hedgerow and grassland management guides for farmers
New videos and practical guides have been created for farmers to help wildlife, such as pollinating insects, thrive on farms.…
- SRUC
- 28/03/2023