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From field to phone
British beef suckler farmers will be able to share real-time cattle data with their vet while in the field thanks to a new mobile app.…
- SRUC
- 15/03/2021
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Study highlights flaws in crop IP system
The decades-old intellectual property system for new crop and plant varieties may no longer be fit for purpose, according to geneticists at SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 10/03/2021
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Vet nurses’ pet drama
Vet nurse assistant Sharon Burrows with three of her dogs Abra, Sorrel and Fera. Vet nurses from SRUC have been getting hands-on experience of animal surgery – after their own pets fell ill.…
- SRUC
- 10/03/2021
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New FAS TV show for farmers
A new agricultural show which recreates traditional on-farm visits is being launched by the Farm Advisory Service (FAS).…
- SRUC
- 09/03/2021
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Initiative to entice future food and drink entrepreneurs
A new initiative has been launched to help the next generation of entrepreneurs achieve success in the food and drink industry.…
- SRUC
- 09/03/2021
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Niall the very model of a modern apprentice
A rural skills apprentice at SRUC has won the coveted overall winner award at this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (ALBAS).…
- SRUC
- 05/03/2021
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Call for action on equine disease
A national week of action encouraging people to speak out and challenge the stigma of the UK’s most prevalent equine disease is returning this year.…
- SRUC
- 01/03/2021
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Study highlights feeding for fertility
Metabolic profile testing could help inform farmers’ decisions on beef cattle nutrition and improve calving performance.…
- SRUC
- 25/02/2021
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Magic Beans
Growing peas and beans and precision farming are among the most effective measures in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on farms, new research has found.…
- SRUC
- 22/02/2021
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Microbiome science aims to tackle biggest challenges
New research and innovation collaboration networks could help to make the most of the UK’s world-renowned microbiome expertise.…
- SRUC
- 18/02/2021
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New research to improve mental health of farmers and crofters
New research will explore which interventions can best support the mental health and wellbeing of people in Scotland’s farming and crofting communities.…
- SRUC
- 17/02/2021
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Making capital from nature
The importance of natural resources – such as clean water and fertile soil – for food and drink businesses is the focus of new research being led by SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 17/02/2021
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