Climate and Environment

Farming must be part of the climate change solution

Following this week’s report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), SRUC’s Professor Davy McCracken looks at what the hard-hitting report means for Scotland’s food producers.…

SRUC
11/08/2021

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

New projects to develop ecosystem markets

Researchers at SRUC have won a share of £300k in funding for three projects to develop new carbon markets for regenerative agriculture, saltmarsh restoration and lowland peatlands.…

SRUC
14/07/2021

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

Applying organic materials scheme to demonstrate duty of care

Contractors applying recycled organic materials to land are encouraged to take part in a scheme to ensure they minimise the risks to others.…

SRUC
05/07/2021

Transitioning to reduced tillage

Farmers can save money and help the environment by reducing tillage, but they must also be wary of its pitfalls.…

SRUC
24/06/2021

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

Trials test efficiency of foliar feeds

New trials will test whether the targeted application of fertiliser to the leaves of a plant can help reduce a farm’s carbon footprint.…

SRUC
05/05/2021

International project to tackle climate risk to tropical peatlands

An international team of researchers is looking to tackle climate risks to tropical peatlands, which are recognised as “the world’s most important terrestrial carbon store”. …

SRUC
30/04/2021

Helping to save the planet

SRUC researchers have been involved in a BBC Radio 4 series looking at ways to relieve the stress that climate change is exerting on the planet.…

SRUC
28/04/2021

Magic Beans

Growing peas and beans and precision farming are among the most effective measures in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on farms, new research has found.…

SRUC
22/02/2021

Cattle population study could help reduce emissions

The most in-depth analysis of Scotland’s beef cattle population ever carried out could help to reduce emissions and improve production.…

SRUC
02/02/2021