Agriculture

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

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

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

£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

£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

Understanding the diversification opportunity

What does diversification do for farming businesses? It can mean different things.…

SRUC
22/09/2022

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

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

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

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

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

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