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Importance of body condition scoring in suckler cows

Calf viability and growth are improved by a moderate condition score in pregnant suckler cows. Avoiding obesity, excessive leanness or large changes in condition in pregnant suckler cows could avoid…

SRUC
20/08/2021

FAS TV returns with summer special

Succession planning, farm safety and watercourse management are among the subjects of the new series of FAS TV, which is returning after a summer break. …

SRUC
18/08/2021

Seven former SRUC students up for national award

Seven former SRUC students – including one who graduated this summer – are among the finalists in this year’s British Farming Awards.…

SRUC
16/08/2021

Funding to tackle potato pests

SRUC is involved in a major new project to tackle nematodes in potatoes through the vital protection of clean land and the sustainable management of land already infested with nematodes.…

SRUC
16/08/2021

Horse power helps owners through lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic had a negative impact on the mental health and wellbeing of horse owners, a new study by SRUC has found.…

SRUC
12/08/2021

Public consultation for proposed poultry pedigree breeder laying farm at Kinkell Bridge

SAC Consulting is undertaking a public consultation, which has lodged a Proposal of Application Notice for a new pedigree breeder laying farm at Kinkell Bridge.…

SRUC
12/08/2021

Farming must be part of the climate change solution

Following this week’s report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), SRUC’s Professor Davy McCracken looks at what the hard-hitting report means for Scotland’s food producers.…

SRUC
11/08/2021

Novel vertical farm to accelerate skills, research and innovation

SRUC will be the first higher education institute in Scotland to open a vertical farm for research and education. …

SRUC
09/08/2021

Call for farmers and scientists to engage on Twitter

Researchers have called on farmers and scientists to engage with each other on social media to improve the carbon footprint of farms and increase production of quality crops and livestock.…

SRUC
29/07/2021

Plotting a new course

An Aberdeen crop trial field which has been providing Britain’s farmers with vital scientific data for 60 years is being dug up and transported a mile along the road.…

SRUC
28/07/2021

An Isle of May adventure diary

"Days are merging but still I am enjoying it so much. Every day is different. The May Princess is coming. I swear the birds never stop calling, flying, it's like they never rest or sleep."…

SRUC
26/07/2021

SRUC policy experts help map out farmer-led delivery model

SRUC has contributed to an NFU Scotland roadmap on how Scottish agricultural policy will meet the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss while contributing to Scotland’s ambitious food and drink sector targets.…

SRUC
22/07/2021