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Elrick Prize winner recognised for advancing crofting on her native Skye

A senior agricultural consultant who has helped advance crofting and farming practices on her native island of Skye has been named as this year’s winner of the Elrick Prize.…

SAC Consulting
20/02/2026

Royal honour for SRUC Head of Research

A lifelong devotion to animal genetics, which included meeting the world’s most famous sheep, has led to an honorary OBE for SRUC’s Head of Research.…

SRUC
20/02/2026

Crop updates: February 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
17/02/2026

Twelve SRUC learners named finalists in Scotland’s land-based skills awards

Twelve students and apprentices from SRUC have been selected as finalists for this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS).…

SRUC
04/02/2026

SRUC partners in UK research to cut dairy methane emissions

SRUC is playing a leading research role in a new UK-wide project aiming to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farming while reducing reliance on imported soya bean meal.…

SRUC
02/02/2026

Crop updates: January 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
19/01/2026

SRUC selected for Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education USA Exchange

SRUC livestock experts have been selected to take part in a prestigious international programme designed to strengthen academic collaboration between the UK and the United States. They will join scientists from seven other UK institutions in the Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education: USA Exchange 2026. …

SRUC
14/01/2026

SRUC commissions study on growth opportunities in Fife

A world-renowned academic is to lead an independent study into future economic growth opportunities for SRUC in North-East Fife, including its Elmwood Campus. …

SRUC
13/01/2026

Crop updates: December 2025

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.…

SRUC
06/01/2026

Care challenges in rural and island regions threaten long-term economic sustainability

Rural and island communities across Scotland face growing challenges in delivering both elderly care and childcare, as rapidly ageing populations, workforce shortages and rising costs place increasing strain on local services and economies, according to a new report. …

SRUC News
22/12/2025

Maker Spaces empower local food businesses to create and collaborate

The Digital Dairy Chain has unveiled its expanding network of Maker Spaces, purpose-built facilities designed to empower local food and drink businesses to innovate, collaborate and develop new dairy products.…

SRUC
18/12/2025

SRUC selected for Apache Corporation Tree Grant Programme

SRUC has been selected for the 2025–2026 UK Apache Corporation Tree Grant Programme.…

SRUC
17/12/2025