Technology

AI biosecurity tool could help save farmers time
Scientists are developing a new webtool which will use Artificial Intelligence to give time-pressured farmers tailored advice on how to protect their livestock from disease.…
- SRUC
- 21/03/2025

Peatlands project to tackle greenhouse gas emissions
A major new project has been launched to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from drained peatlands.…
- SRUC
- 19/02/2025

New vertical farm a first for Scottish education
SRUC has stepped up its commitment to global and local food production and security by becoming the first higher education institution in Scotland to open a commercial-sized vertical farm.…
- SRUC
- 16/01/2025

Lightbulb moment for fungi scientists
The glowing fungus arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree in the lab. Credit: Empa. Amid the climate emergency and with energy prices remaining high, scientists are exploring new ways of producing…
- SRUC
- 29/11/2024

Digital Dairy Chain awards further £1m to innovative projects
The five winning projects faced competition from across the sector. Digital Dairy Chain, the collaborative Strength in Places funded project led by SRUC, has announced the successful winners of the…
- SRUC
- 19/11/2024

SRUC innovator secures prize at Converge Awards
An SRUC project has enjoyed success at this year’s Converge Awards, an annual ceremony designed to celebrate the pinnacle of Scottish academic innovation. …
- SRUC
- 04/10/2024

Young Farming Innovators wanted for ‘Dragon’s Den’ competition
Young farmers from across Scotland are being invited to pitch innovative ideas to help the dairy industry in a new Dragon’s Den-style competition. …
- SRUC
- 12/09/2024

Digital Transition tops the bill at A3 Scotland 2024
A major drive to combat global challenges in the animal health, agritech and aquaculture sectors using digital technology will be revealed at A3 Scotland this September.…
- SRUC
- 02/08/2024

Veterinary Diagnostics Company MI:RNA Raises $4 million Series A Funding
MI:RNA, the veterinary diagnostics company which originally spun out of SRUC, has secured $4 million in Series A funding. The capital will be used to continue global growth plans and revolutionise animal health testing, improving diagnosis and wellness among the pet, agriculture and equine sectors.…
- SRUC
- 03/07/2024

Royal opening for RAVIC
RAVIC, pioneering new hub established to drive innovation and job creation in Scotland’s health, agriculture and aquaculture sectors, has been officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal in Inverness. …
- SRUC
- 26/03/2024

Project awarded £700k for early disease detection in cattle
An innovative project to develop automated and real-time monitoring of disease in cattle has been awarded nearly £700k.…
- SRUC
- 13/11/2023

Entrepreneurial Spirit: Powering Scotland’s rural economy through innovation
SRUC’s mission is to foster a campus environment where entrepreneurial skills are not only taught but also become deeply integrated into the fabric of rural enterprise.…
- Wayne Powell
- 13/11/2023