Research

Latest Rural Policy Centre podcast focuses on COP26

The latest episode of SRUC’s Rural Policy Podcast is now available, focusing on the challenges facing the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP26).…

SRUC
05/10/2021

Buzzing about beans

The targeted use of mixed legumes in agricultural systems could enhance yields while protecting pollinators, new research by SRUC has found.…

SRUC
01/10/2021

Farmers need to adopt agroecological practices

Scottish livestock farmers need to be supported to adopt nature-based farming practices which could contribute to climate and biodiversity goals, new research has found.…

SRUC
23/09/2021

Urban greenspace benefits deprived and ethnic minority communities

While urban greenspace is often associated with improved mental health, new research has found the benefits are dependent on the characteristics of the population using the space - and their proximity to it.…

SRUC
21/09/2021

Act now to benefit economically from peatland restoration

Restoring Scotland’s depleted peatlands now rather than later would provide benefits to society worth nearly £200 million a year, according to new research.…

SRUC
16/09/2021

Call to better understand fish farm emissions

Farmed Scottish salmon has a similar carbon footprint to chicken meat, a study by SRUC has found.…

SRUC
15/09/2021

Branching out into woodland creation

There is a sufficient level of interest among landowners and managers to meet the current woodland creation targets for Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, new research has found.…

SRUC
14/09/2021

Packaging the benefits of wood and hemp

With an increase in online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic, the development of alternative sustainable packaging has never been more important.…

SRUC
14/09/2021

The Byte stuff

Following the announcement that SRUC is investing in a vertical farm, a series of online tech training films is now available to explain the exciting range of innovative technology being used in the sector.…

SRUC
24/08/2021

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

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