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Scottish beef farmers achieve lowest calving interval in a decade, SRUC report finds

The calving performance of Scotland’s suckler beef herd continues to improve, according to a new report from SRUC, produced as part of the Scottish Government’s Strategic Research Programme.…

SRUC
08/09/2026

SRUC graduate wins Texel Sheep Society prize for sheep research

Heather McGee, who graduated with a BSc (Hons) Agriculture at SRUC Barony campus, was presented with the Texel Sheep Society Education Award for the best honours dissertation on a sheep-related topic at SRUC’s recent graduation ceremony.…

SRUC
07/09/2026

Nation's favourite cat and dog name

LUNA is the UK’s most popular pet name, according to a major new survey of our furry friends.…

SRUC
31/08/2026

Too much or too little – is this the future for Scottish water?

We are approaching the end of another very dry summer, where regions across Scotland have experienced sustained periods of low flow, lack of rain and reduce groundwater levels. We have seen land managers having to adapt, think outside the box or prioritise land to sustain yields and reduce the negative impact of a changing climate. Thankfully we have had cooler temperatures, and higher rainfall than our neighbours in England and Wales, but the impact has still been felt across Scotland.…

SAC Consulting
31/08/2026

Crop updates: late August 2026

Whilst there are still crops to harvest, some crops such as oilseed rape are already going in in some areas, and the hope is for rapid emergence to outpace the risk of flea beetle and slug damage. This will be helped by the warm soil temperatures and recent rain showers. Advice on varieties, managing pests and disease at emergence of autumn sown crops is provided in this report.…

SRUC
31/08/2026

SRUC Agriculture student wins Norvite Scholarship for research into cattle welfare

An SRUC student whose award-winning research explored ways to improve cattle welfare has been recognised with the prestigious Norvite Scholarship as she graduates with a First-Class Honours degree in Agriculture. …

SRUC
28/08/2026

SRUC celebrates more than 330 graduates at Bute Hall

More than 330 students have celebrated their achievements at SRUC’s graduation ceremonies in Glasgow.…

SRUC News
28/08/2026

Jim Shanks recognised with SRUC Alumni Entrepreneur Award

Pioneering farmer Jim Shanks has been recognised for his innovative approach to sustainable agriculture after winning an SRUC Alumni Entrepreneur Network Award for Environmental Sustainability. …

SRUC
27/08/2026

Sammi Kinghorn among SRUC Honours recipients

Sammi Kinghorn, the Paralympian and Countryfile presenter, has been named an Honorary Fellow of SRUC. Sammi is being honoured at this year’s SRUC graduation ceremonies alongside contemporary chef Lorna McNee, internationally renowned livestock parasitologist Dr Philip Skuce, and Charlie Rollason, who helped develop AGCO’s land-based engineering apprenticeship programme. …

SRUC
27/08/2026

Crop updates: August 2026

For most, apart from the northern Isles, July gave a good fortnight’s window of fine weather to hit into harvest, with rapid progress made through barley and into oats and oilseed rape. It’s early days yet to draw firm conclusions on how the crops are yielding, but in general reports are positive. Quite how the dry summer has impacted yields and quality will become more evident as the wheats come off. Pressure is already being felt in the livestock sector, particularly to the east, where lack of grass has already necessitated supplementary feeding of conserved forages.…

SRUC
13/08/2026

Future Landscape Conference to explore collaborative solutions for resilient rural landscapes

Researchers, land managers, students and community members from across Scotland’s rural industries will come together this autumn to explore collaborative approaches to future environmental and land management challenges at SRUC’s Future Landscape Conference.…

SRUC
11/08/2026

At its heart, regenerative agriculture is simply modern agriculture

As discussion around regenerative agriculture continues to grow, Chloe McCulloch, Head of SAC Consulting, explores the challenges of defining the concept and highlights why lasting change depends on supporting farmers and crofters to adopt practical, economically sustainable solutions.…

SAC Consulting
29/07/2026