Beef
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Are cows killing the planet?
“Cows are killing the planet”. This statement is something that is increasingly heard from farmers who believe that this narrative is widely accepted by environmentalists, climate scientists and the…
- Séamus Murphy
- 24/05/2024
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SRUC Theatre “must visit” destination at Scottish Smallholder Festival
The 2023 Scottish Smallholder Festival will feature an SRUC Theatre as part of the seminar programme providing a professional and hands-on education for smallholders attending the event. …
- SRUC
- 25/09/2023
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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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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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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
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SRUC and Waitrose win top category at BBC Food & Farming Awards
SRUC and Waitrose have taken home one of the top prizes at the BBC’s Food & Farming Awards, which was held last night (24 November).…
- SRUC
- 25/11/2021
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Top tips for beef finishing
Beef farmers facing rising feed prices this winter will get help in maximising margins at an event organised by SRUC this month.…
- SRUC
- 28/10/2021
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Agri-tech project highlights benefits to dairy-beef sector
A project which uses cutting-edge precision technology to tackle calf pneumonia and scours in the dairy-beef sector will highlight its work at a webinar later this month.…
- SRUC
- 13/10/2021
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Importance of body condition scoring in suckler cows
Calf viability and growth are improved by a moderate condition score in pregnant suckler cows. Avoiding obesity, excessive leanness or large changes in condition in pregnant suckler cows could avoid…
- SRUC
- 20/08/2021
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SRUC signs Argentina agreement
Scottish scientists are set to work with South American farmers to help reduce the carbon footprint of a country with one of the highest levels of beef consumption in the world.…
- SRUC
- 12/07/2021
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Report addresses knowledge gaps in microbial quality of beef mince
SRUC has worked with Food Standards Scotland (FSS) to produce a new report designed to address knowledge gaps around the microbial quality of beef mince sold in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 15/06/2021
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It’s showtime
SRUC will be promoted before a global online audience when people tune in to next week’s Royal Highland Showcase.…
- SRUC
- 11/06/2021