Climate and Environment
Laying waste to food waste
Food waste could be reduced by a review of current food safety regulations and changes in labelling, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have said.…
- SRUC
- 29/06/2020
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SRUC joins global network
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has joined a network of universities across the world committed to sustainable, global development.…
- SRUC
- 26/05/2020
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New soil sequestration module to reduce carbon footprint
A carbon footprint tool, which aims to help farmers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, has been updated to include a soil sequestration module.…
- SRUC
- 22/05/2020
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‘Scotland in miniature’ could provide carbon-reduction blueprint
An island described as ‘Scotland in miniature’ could help serve as a blueprint for Scottish agriculture to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.…
- SRUC
- 05/05/2020
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Hydrogen fuelled tractor enthusiasm grows on Aberdeenshire farm
What started as a cursory interest has resulted in Mr Barron retrofitting two tractors and his farm jeep with a hydrogen electrolyser saving him 20% on his fuel costs.…
- SRUC
- 24/04/2020
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Farmers urged to wade into bird conservation
Farmers and land managers have an important role to play in reversing the declining numbers of wading birds in Scotland, according to a new report.…
- SRUC
- 03/04/2020
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Moor value
Researchers from SRUC have contributed to a new publication looking at the future of Scotland’s moorlands.…
- SRUC
- 12/03/2020
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Branching out into agroforestry
A hundred trees have been planted on upland research farmland run by Scotland’s Rural College to demonstrate the benefits of agroforestry.…
- SRUC
- 05/03/2020
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Graze expectations
Researchers are looking into more effective ways to monitor greenhouse gas emissions in grazing cattle.…
- SRUC
- 22/01/2020
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Gloomy forecast for Scotland’s ski resorts
A new report forecasting the impact of climate change on the Cairngorms National Park has warned the range will suffer a ‘substantial decline’ in snow cover.…
- SRUC
- 04/12/2019
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New degrees to tackle climate change
New degrees aimed at equipping graduates with the skills to meet climate change goals are being introduced by Scotland’s Rural College. Sustainable Land Use: Food and Bioresources, Agricultural…
- SRUC
- 19/09/2019
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Heavy bale warning
Farmers are being warned about the dangers posed by heavy straw bales due to the recent poor weather conditions. Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS) has issued guidance to farmers after parts of…
- SRUC
- 13/09/2019
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