Sustainability

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

New pledge to share wildlife management
SRUC has pledged to help deliver effective wildlife management across Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 27/08/2020

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

Sustainable food is key to economic recovery
The Covid-19 pandemic could accelerate sustainable food trends, according to a consultant at SAC Consulting – part of SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 18/08/2020

Integrated approach to repopulating remote areas
International initiatives leading to the repopulation of islands and remote rural communities could be replicated across Scotland – with adequate financial and community backing.…
- SRUC
- 07/08/2020

Soil discussion group drives sustainable change
Five farmers in the East of Scotland are getting their heads together on how to revitalise soil health to achieve more sustainable farming and profit.…
- SRUC
- 05/08/2020

No silver bullet in the fight against obesity
The quest to tackle obesity in the UK by banning ‘buy one get one free’ (BOGOF) promotions will have a modest impact on the consumption of junk food, according to a senior economist.…
- SRUC
- 05/08/2020

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

New degrees to support economic recovery
New courses which will equip students to support the country’s economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic are being offered at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) from September.…
- SRUC
- 21/07/2020

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

Thousands log in for a digital Arable Scotland
The 2020 edition of Arable Scotland – Scotland’s newest field event focussing on arable crops – took place online on 2 July with huge success.…
- SRUC
- 10/07/2020

Natural evolution for SRUC
A focus on the sustainable natural economy is at the heart of a refreshed vision and mission for Scotland's Rural College (SRUC).…
- SRUC
- 03/07/2020