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Common grazing dilemmas
Crofters in the Highlands and Islands will be offered solutions to common grazing dilemmas at two workshops in the New Year. Led by crofting expert Arthur MacDonald, the meetings will highlight…
- SRUC
- 20/12/2019

Getting to know gamekeepers
While they play an important part in the management activities of large areas of Scotland, little is known about the daily lives of gamekeepers and their attitudes, motivations and behaviours.…
- SRUC
- 19/12/2019

Christmas bonus for ‘change your path’ students
A former construction worker, a chef and a waitress are among a group of mature students receiving a cash gift at Christmas after winning ‘Change Your Path’ bursaries.…
- SRUC
- 19/12/2019

Crop masters
Farmers will get the lowdown on the latest crop research during a series of free agronomy events being held in Scotland in the New Year.…
- SRUC
- 18/12/2019

New beard oil fit for Santa
A Skye seaweed cosmetics entrepreneur has expanded his range of skincare products with the launch of a new beard oil and wax – just in time for Santa as he prepares for his busiest night of the year.…
- SRUC
- 17/12/2019

Best greenkeeper par none
Former Elmwood Golf Management student Kyle McClung has been named as top student greenkeeper in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 17/12/2019

New fleece of life for sheep project
A European sheep network has been given a new lease of life after securing funding for three years.…
- SRUC
- 16/12/2019

Putting potato research into practice
The newly appointed Lead Potato Researcher and Consultant for Scotland will use his first public appearance in the role to highlight the importance of collaboration within the industry.…
- SRUC
- 11/12/2019

Back to the future
The importance of ensuring a future for ‘high nature value’ farmlands across the globe has been highlighted in a new paper published by a consortium of European scientists.…
- SRUC
- 10/12/2019

No rise in resistance
Ongoing surveillance of animals in Scotland is providing useful insights into antimicrobial resistance.…
- SRUC
- 09/12/2019

Joint conference explores sustainable solutions
A joint conference between SRUC and Teagasc is taking place in Dublin today (Friday 6 December).…
- SRUC
- 06/12/2019

Cutting antibiotics use in cows
Dairy farmers are being encouraged to practice selective dry cow therapy in a bid to minimise the use of antibiotics at drying off.…
- SRUC
- 06/12/2019