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    We are still accepting applications for the year ahead!

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    Our strategic and applied research focuses on rural and land-based issues and our environment, benefiting rural economies and communities around the world.

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    Our consultants, vets and specialists provide a wealth of local knowledge and expertise across the UK on all aspects of rural enterprise.

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    Helping a Changing World

    We help rural communities and industries meet and adapt to the demands of our ever changing world.

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Rural Scotland in Focus 2016

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Download the latest Rural Scotland in Focus report which focuses on land management, rural economies and community empowerment.

Crop Clinic News

Tractor ploughing

15 June 2017: We are into the open season of events and trial demonstrations and at the time of writing we are on the point of departing to Cereals 17 in Lincolnshire.

Farm Management Handbook 2016/17

Farm Management Handbook 2016-2017

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An essential tool for rural business. Order your copy now online, by phone or email.

What’s on

East Lothian Cereal trials open evening

The SRUC trials site at Cauldshiel Farm, Humbie Haddington, EH41 4JR in East Lothian will be on show on Thursday 29th June, kindly hosted by Keith and Scott Maxwell.

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SRUC at the 2017 Royal Highland Show

The Royal Highland Show is one of the highlights of the SRUC year.

Inaugural Brexit seminar explores key issues

SRUC’s inaugural Brexit seminar explored key issues affecting Scottish and wider UK rural policy at this early stage in the Brexit process.

Murder mystery garden wins prestigious Gold Award at Gardening Scotland

SRUC’s Garden Design students have excelled themselves with their creativity and imagination as their mysterious “murder garden” won a Gold Award at Gardening Scotland.

SRUC joins list of supporters of rural charity RSABI

SRUC has become a corporate supporter of RSABI, the Scottish charity providing practical support and financial assistance to individuals and families across agriculture and the land-based industries.

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