Economy

Digital Dairy Chain announces £2 million competition fund

Technology start-ups and businesses are invited to apply for funds to transform the dairy industry across South & West Scotland or Cumbria. …

SRUC
27/03/2023

Is growing potatoes sustainable and profitable?

Potatoes are an amazingly versatile food and an important part of our culture in Scotland. But is growing potatoes sustainable and profitable?…

Dr Phil Burgess
23/01/2023

Agriculture Bill provides just transition opportunity, but only if we embrace innovation

I see opportunity, particularly for rapid growth in our natural economy – but only if we take steps to act quickly, decisively and with ambition.…

Prof Wayne Powell, Principal and CEO, SRUC
13/12/2022

Breathing life back into Scotland’s neglected crofts

SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, has recognised that legislation surrounding crofting is presenting barriers to succession planning and the team has been helping individuals to better understand their options, to maximise the potential of their croft and to support the next generation get a foot hold in the industry.…

SRUC
05/12/2022

SRUC support for staff and students during cost of living crisis

SRUC is committed to supporting staff and students through the cost of living crisis and helping members of our community navigate these challenging times.…

Caroline Bysh
17/11/2022

Rethinking food strategies and the implications for food-hubs

Agriculture and food production are witnessing major changes, especially around how food is produced. …

Nicola Holden
06/10/2022

Integrated Carbon Farming not all about trees

In light of the Scottish Government’s legal commitment to reaching Net zero emissions by 2045 there is increasing reference to, and interest in, ‘carbon farming’. …

Christine Beaton
04/10/2022

Food and drink producers face 'puzzling task' over packaging

Food and drink producers often face a difficult trade-off between the environmental impact of using plastic and contributing to food waste.…

SRUC
16/09/2022

Former Greenpeace director inspires next generation of entrepreneurs

A veteran climate campaigner has shared his extensive experience in the clean energy field with aspiring entrepreneurs in Aberdeen.…

SRUC
15/09/2022

Rural movement can boost influence of communities in policy making

A rural movement for Scotland can boost the voices and influence of communities in national policy-making decisions – but it needs to be designed to be truly representative of the diverse voices across Scotland's rural and island areas.…

SRUC
08/09/2022

Enterprise in the midst of upheaval

Disruption is often the driver of enterprise and entrepreneurial behaviour. This is evidenced by recent industry activities and the 2021 GEM report.…

SRUC
06/09/2022

A toast to £21m Digital Dairy Chain

The South-West of Scotland and Cumbria will become the “go to” region for future investment in high-tech dairy processing.…

SRUC
09/06/2022