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Carbon audits boom, but are they relevant?

Carbon audits must not be treated as another tick box exercise for farmers but viewed as an opportunity to add value to a farming business.…

SRUC
15/08/2022

SRUC showcases green innovation during Ministerial visit

The role of cutting-edge green innovation in the natural economy has been showcased to Scotland’s Business Minister during a visit to Dumfries and Galloway.…

SRUC
09/08/2022

SRUC joins the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest

SRUC has joined a voluntary partnership of more than 20 organisations which aims to protect and develop Scotland's rainforest.…

SRUC
09/08/2022

Environmental and productivity ‘win-wins’ on Scottish livestock farms

Sheep and beef specialists from SAC Consulting will showcase examples of environment and productivity synergies with farmers across Scotland this year at four Graze Up debate events.…

SRUC
04/08/2022

Dog profiles key to rehoming success

With pet ownership – and rehoming – rising during the coronavirus pandemic, new research has found the content of description profiles could improve the long-term success of dog adoptions.…

SRUC
03/08/2022

Sheep and goat project on tour to France

An SRUC-led multinational project to improve the uptake of digital technologies in sheep and goat farming has held its first in-person transnational workshop in France.…

SRUC
02/08/2022

Farmers urged to share climate change action

A network established to offer a space for farmers and crofters to showcase the work they are doing to tackle climate change and support biodiversity is looking for more members.…

SRUC
25/07/2022

A time to shine for diversified farming businesses

Following the success of the inaugural award in 2021, AgriScot, in partnership with SAC Consulting, has today launched the 'AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year 2022' award.…

SRUC
25/07/2022

Digging up soil health hotspots

Farmers are being asked to check for middens – tennis ball-sized plugs constructed by earthworms – when monitoring their soil.…

SRUC
15/07/2022

SRUC to help steer agri-food net zero project

SRUC is part of a £5 million research network designed to help the UK agri-food industry move a step closer to net zero.…

SRUC
13/07/2022

SRUC offers UK first with new courses

An HND in Rural Animal Health is one of several new courses being introduced by SRUC as it moves towards growing the country’s first tertiary model of veterinary teaching and learning.…

SRUC
12/07/2022

Green light for £3m GreenShed

A state-of-the-art shed which will use cattle waste products to power a methane capturing system and grow indoor crops has received nearly £3 million from the UK Government through its Net Zero Innovation Portfolio.…

SRUC
08/07/2022