Climate and Environment
The role of trees in transforming food systems
SRUC has contributed to a new report which explains the essential role of trees and forests in delivering nutritious food to all while restoring the Earth.…
- SRUC
- 22/08/2022
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Carbon audits boom, but are they relevant?
Carbon audits must not be treated as another tick box exercise for farmers but viewed as an opportunity to add value to a farming business.…
- SRUC
- 15/08/2022
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SRUC joins the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest
SRUC has joined a voluntary partnership of more than 20 organisations which aims to protect and develop Scotland's rainforest.…
- SRUC
- 09/08/2022
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Farmers urged to share climate change action
A network established to offer a space for farmers and crofters to showcase the work they are doing to tackle climate change and support biodiversity is looking for more members.…
- SRUC
- 25/07/2022
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SRUC to help steer agri-food net zero project
SRUC is part of a £5 million research network designed to help the UK agri-food industry move a step closer to net zero.…
- SRUC
- 13/07/2022
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Green light for £3m GreenShed
A state-of-the-art shed which will use cattle waste products to power a methane capturing system and grow indoor crops has received nearly £3 million from the UK Government through its Net Zero Innovation Portfolio.…
- SRUC
- 08/07/2022
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Learn how drones can elevate your business
Visitors to the Royal Highland Show will be able to learn how drones are playing an increasingly important role in rural life.…
- SRUC
- 21/06/2022
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Opportunities and risks of large-scale land acquisition
With natural capital and afforestation driving market interest and land values, a new report by SRUC has identified associated risks that need to be managed.…
- SRUC
- 31/05/2022
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SRUC welcomes new National Test Programme
SRUC has welcomed the launch of a Scottish Government programme which gives farmers, crofters and land managers access to new guidance on financial support for activity that will improve awareness of their climate performance.…
- SRUC
- 29/04/2022
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Rising to the challenge of responsible natural capital investment
The focus of an SRUC Challenge Centre is firmly in the spotlight as the Scottish Government pushes for more responsible investment in natural capital.…
- SRUC
- 11/04/2022
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Taking a holistic approach to farming
Agroecological practices can help farmers meet policy targets relating to climate change, biodiversity and food production, a new study has found.…
- SRUC
- 05/04/2022
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FinTech Research & Innovation Roadmap features SRUC
The FinTech Research and Innovation Roadmap was published on Friday explaining the pathway over a ten-year period to deliver an additional 20,000 plus financial technology or “fintech” jobs in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 07/03/2022
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