Rural Business
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Social network
Social cohesion, leadership and support networks are at the heart of the success of Scotland’s Monitor Farm Project, according to a new report.…
- SRUC
- 20/07/2020
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Scots farmers pessimistic over Brexit
Around three-quarters of Scottish farmers have a sceptical or pessimistic view of the industry post-Brexit.…
- SRUC
- 19/06/2020
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Webinars offer steps to building a new business
A webinar series has been designed to direct agricultural businesses through the journey of a new start.…
- SRUC
- 10/06/2020
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Educational SEFARI
Scottish research institutes are sharing educational activities and resources for teachers, parents and learners to use during the coronavirus pandemic.…
- SRUC
- 20/05/2020
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Benchmarking farm performance
New benchmarking tools have been created to help farmers improve their profitability by comparing their performance against other businesses in the sector.…
- SRUC
- 28/04/2020
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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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New approaches needed to boost productivity in Scottish agriculture
Scottish agriculture may need to adopt some “radical” approaches to maintain productivity growth and enhance its resilience.…
- SRUC
- 23/04/2020
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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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Farmers urged to prepare plan B
Farming consultants have created an emergency document to help farmers plan ahead in case they fall ill during the coronavirus pandemic.…
- SRUC
- 01/04/2020
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Create your own opportunities, new farmers told
Aspiring farmers were told to make their own opportunities at an event for new entrants to the agricultural industry this week.…
- SRUC
- 27/02/2020
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Former Barony student up for Young Farmer award
A former Agriculture student and herd manager at SRUC’s Barony campus has been shortlisted for a Young Farmer of the Year award.…
- SRUC
- 21/02/2020
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Crofting in the Outer Hebrides in ascendency says SAC Consulting
SAC Consulting’s team in the Highlands and Islands’ region is seeing a renewed interest in crofting.…
- SRUC
- 12/02/2020