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Applications now open for agricultural communications award

A competition to honour those who help spread the word about agriculture is now open for entries. …

SRUC
31/03/2026

SRUC appoints new strategy director

SRUC has made a new appointment to its senior management team, who will have a key role in helping to deliver the organisation’s recently unveiled five-year strategy.…

SRUC
27/03/2026

Global experts to discuss E. coli challenges

Three decades after one of the world’s worst outbreaks of E. coli food poisoning, the pathogen continues to create public health challenges and concern.…

SRUC
23/03/2026

Food innovation ideas take top prizes in SRUC Student Enterprise Ideas Competition

An Edinburgh Food Security student has taken first place in SRUC’s Student Enterprise Ideas Competition, impressing judges with a highly efficient and sustainable food coating device designed to reduce waste and improve food preservation.…

SRUC
23/03/2026

SRUC horticulture students sowing the seeds at first student conference

A cohort of third years are organising SRUC’s first ever student-led conference as part of their course.…

SRUC
16/03/2026

Crop updates: March 2026

Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing and what weather and other issues are affecting them. The update provides information on the progress with key field work activities as well as news on the pest, weed and disease problems being noted in crops. The health issues being seen in crops are a key part of the topical update and lets growers and agronomists adjust management practices appropriately.…

SRUC
16/03/2026

SRUC student Ollie wins RZSS Young Conservationist of the Year Award 2026

An SRUC student has been honoured for his dedication to wildlife conservation. …

SRUC
13/03/2026

Report proposes stronger action on climate change policy

A report, published by the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change, outlines how the shifting climate is already disrupting agriculture across Europe, reinforcing the urgency for stronger policy action. …

SRUC
12/03/2026

Driving the future of potato production

The 27th annual SACAPP (SAC Association of Potato Producers) conference in Dundee covered everything from climate change and AI to meeting the demands of the industry through innovation.…

SAC Consulting
06/03/2026

SRUC student wins top prize at Scotland’s land-based skills awards

An SRUC equine science student has taken the top honour at this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (ALBAS), with nine SRUC students and apprentices recognised as winners across the national awards.…

SRUC
06/03/2026

SRUC launches new Masters degree in International Animal Welfare

An innovative postgraduate programme will equip graduates with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required to tackle complex animal welfare challenges on a global scale. …

SRUC
05/03/2026

SRUC presented with Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education

SRUC has been presented with a prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education by Their Majesties The King and Queen yesterday, Tuesday 24 February 2026. …

SRUC
25/02/2026