Biodiversity
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Latest Rural Policy Centre podcast focuses on COP26
The latest episode of SRUC’s Rural Policy Podcast is now available, focusing on the challenges facing the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP26).…
- SRUC
- 05/10/2021
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Climate measures must not damage farm diversity
The Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs, Islands & Natural Environment Committee invited Davy McCracken to suggest what they should focus their scrutiny on during this Parliamentary Session.…
- SRUC
- 04/10/2021
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Buzzing about beans
The targeted use of mixed legumes in agricultural systems could enhance yields while protecting pollinators, new research by SRUC has found.…
- SRUC
- 01/10/2021
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SRUC and COP26
COP26 comes at a “pivotal moment” for the world but also represents a “huge opportunity” for change, according to the Principal of SRUC. …
- SRUC
- 17/09/2021
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SRUC policy experts help map out farmer-led delivery model
SRUC has contributed to an NFU Scotland roadmap on how Scottish agricultural policy will meet the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss while contributing to Scotland’s ambitious food and drink sector targets.…
- SRUC
- 22/07/2021
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SRUCBytes: new tech training episodes for everyone
SRUCBytes season one has landed, with new episodes dropping every fortnight. SRUCBytes is eight short tech training episodes on innovative technologies in the rural sector. …
- SRUC
- 25/05/2021
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Call for farmers to shape future policy
A new study will work with farmers to identify management practices to improve the economic, environmental, and social performance of livestock farms.…
- SRUC
- 17/05/2021
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New fellowship to grow woodland
The opportunities for woodland creation within one of Scotland’s two national parks will be explored as part of a new fellowship.…
- SRUC
- 16/07/2020
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Natural evolution for SRUC
A focus on the sustainable natural economy is at the heart of a refreshed vision and mission for Scotland's Rural College (SRUC).…
- SRUC
- 03/07/2020
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Call for policy makers to protect pollinators
Pollinating insects could thrive if improvements are made to agri-environment schemes across Europe, a new study led by Scotland’s Rural College has found.…
- SRUC
- 17/02/2020
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Back to the future
The importance of ensuring a future for ‘high nature value’ farmlands across the globe has been highlighted in a new paper published by a consortium of European scientists.…
- SRUC
- 10/12/2019
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From Plate to Planet
With red meat consumption a hot topic of conversation, SRUC is hosting a free event to help people make up their minds about the industry’s pros and cons. Professor Sir Charles Godfray, a population…
- SRUC
- 11/10/2019