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New course takes students into the woods

SRUC has been approved to deliver a Forest and Outdoor Learning Awards course.…

SRUC
19/04/2022

Awards to recognise enterprising former students

A new entrepreneur network for former students of SRUC is being launched at an awards event next month.…

SRUC
13/04/2022

Major report shows Scotland’s changing rural land market

A ground-breaking report involving SRUC reveals changes to Scotland's rural land market and values, amid strong timber prices and rising demand in non-farming leisure estates. …

SRUC
12/04/2022

Rising to the challenge of responsible natural capital investment

The focus of an SRUC Challenge Centre is firmly in the spotlight as the Scottish Government pushes for more responsible investment in natural capital.…

SRUC
11/04/2022

Taking a holistic approach to farming

Agroecological practices can help farmers meet policy targets relating to climate change, biodiversity and food production, a new study has found.…

SRUC
05/04/2022

New survey to highlight farmer and crofter wellbeing

SRUC is among a group of partners to launch a survey to better understand the needs and concerns of Scotland’s farmers and crofters, with the view of introducing a new wellbeing programme in 2022-23.…

SRUC
04/04/2022

Cost of living crisis will push more into rural poverty

The new measures announced by the Chancellor will leave many more rural households in fuel poverty.…

SRUC
01/04/2022

Down-to-earth approach to soil management

A study led by researchers from SRUC has found surface runoff and erosion are the principle sources of phosphorus loss in arable soils.…

SRUC
31/03/2022

Project to reproduce sociable pigs

An innovative project will look at whether the social competence of pigs – and in turn their welfare – can be improved through management and breeding.…

SRUC
29/03/2022

The result is in…

Voting for a new Chair of the SRUC Board took place during March and the result is in.…

SRUC
22/03/2022

Boosting the benefits of protected areas

A new policy briefing has called for transformative change in the planning and management of designated protected land in Scotland.…

SRUC
17/03/2022

Getting a stranglehold on equine disease

SRUC is hosting a special event to promote Strangles Awareness Week (SAW) which aims to highlight the dangers of the highly contagious equine disease and help prevent an outbreak. …

SRUC
15/03/2022