Research
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Rising to the challenge
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has appointed eight new academic fellows to lead the organisation on some of the biggest challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.…
- SRUC
- 31/08/2020
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Scottish tea growers seeking perfect blend
When you think about where your morning cuppa comes from, you might not picture a plantation in the heart of the Scottish landscape.…
- SRUC
- 25/08/2020
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Prey depletion threatens health of marine mammals
The link between reductions in the numbers and quality of fish and squid and the health of marine mammals that feed upon them in parts of northern European waters has been highlighted in a new report.…
- SRUC
- 25/08/2020
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Eve enjoys more success
An SRUC Veterinary investigations officer is enjoying more success with her new company MI:RNA.…
- SRUC
- 20/08/2020
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Death toll of North Sea porpoises revealed
More than 16,000 dead harbour porpoises, including 2600 on UK beaches, have been found on Europe’s coastlines around the North Sea since 1990.…
- SRUC
- 18/08/2020
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Scottish agri-food sector set for recession
With the UK economy officially in recession, an economist at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has predicted a similar outcome for the Scottish agri-food sector.…
- SRUC
- 14/08/2020
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SRUC research hits Netflix
An animal behaviourist at SRUC features in a new Netflix series showcasing research using facial recognition technology to detect different emotional states in pigs.…
- SRUC
- 05/08/2020
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Kirkton named Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Focus Farm
Introducing Beef Shorthorn to a suckler herd at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has added an essential hardiness to cope with the extreme conditions at its Perthshire-based research farm. A herd of…
- SRUC
- 27/07/2020
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Tropical livestock centre publishes ten-year vision
A livestock genetic research organisation involving SRUC has published its ten-year vision to support tropical livestock development and the lives of people who rely on them for food and income.…
- SRUC
- 22/07/2020
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Scotland should take the lead from EU initiative
A review of a European Union rural development programme in Scotland has recommended the continuation of a ‘refreshed’ approach post-Brexit.…
- SRUC
- 17/07/2020
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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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Pony owners needed to rein in laminitis
Horse and pony owners in the north east of Scotland could help provide answers to the causes of the painful condition, pasture-associated laminitis (PAL). A researcher at Scotland’s Rural College…
- SRUC
- 10/07/2020