Rural Business
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STEM subjects take lessons from farming
Real life agricultural data, providing a snapshot of farm life, has been used to create a learning resource for schools. The Data 4 Schools programme – a partnership between Scotland’s Rural College…
- SRUC
- 30/09/2019
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Cabinet Secretary launches new land matching service
The launch of a new land matching service to tackle the issue of an ageing farming population and improve access for new entrants has been welcomed by consultants at Scotland’s Rural College.…
- SRUC
- 27/09/2019
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Minimising emissions from fertilisers
Farmers are being advised to minimise the effect of fertilisers on the environment by taking part in specialist training courses.…
- SRUC
- 25/09/2019
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Getting up to speed with smart farming
Smart farming technologies for precision agriculture will be highlighted at a free event for farmers and agri-tech companies. The use of imaging technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) to…
- SRUC
- 18/09/2019
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Funding for farm resilience planning
Specialist support and advice worth up to £1,000 has been announced for farm resilience planning in the face of current Brexit and market uncertainty.…
- SRUC
- 11/09/2019
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Wood you like to diversify?
The benefits of woodland and timber crops will be highlighted at an event aimed at farmers who are growing their business, diversifying or planning for succession. The Wood You Like to Diversify?…
- SRUC
- 09/09/2019
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Funding for rural innovation
A digital system to monitor gluten-free oats is among several innovative SRUC projects to share in nearly £275,000 of Scottish Government funding. Delivered through the Knowledge Transfer and…
- SRUC
- 28/08/2019
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Mentors needed for farmers of the future
Agriculture students are looking for mentors to help them complete a new module launched by Scotland’s Rural College. The Enterprise Appraisal and Development module will give third year degree…
- SRUC
- 15/08/2019
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MSPs given lowdown on sustainable farming
Members of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy & Connectivity Committee have been learning more about future sustainable agricultural policy and practices in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 08/08/2019
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Professor to help shape future rural policy
SRUC’s Head of Integrated Land Management has joined a panel of academic experts to review and advise on future rural policy in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 02/08/2019
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Scots rural businesses upbeat despite challenges
Nearly three-quarters of rural businesses in Scotland reported that they had a good operating environment in 2018, despite facing a number of challenges.…
- SRUC
- 18/07/2019
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Aberdeenshire graduate lands dream job
Aberdeenshire graduate Rebecca Bradley has landed on her feet after walking into a job as a trainee rural surveyor.…
- SRUC
- 16/07/2019