Research
Safeguarding the future of Scotland’s potato industry at 26th SACAPP Conference
Successful potato production requires continual innovation and improvement – the market and threats to production are ever-changing. Meeting the challenges will be the focus of the 26th annual gathering in Dundee of the country’s leading potato producers and the companies that support them.…
- SAC Consulting
- 04/12/2024
Lightbulb moment for fungi scientists
The glowing fungus arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree in the lab. Credit: Empa. Amid the climate emergency and with energy prices remaining high, scientists are exploring new ways of producing…
- SRUC
- 29/11/2024
New net zero project focuses on grasslands
Jeff Aiken, outgoing Texel Sheep Society Chair (left) presenting Prof Joanne Conington with her award. Scottish researchers are playing a key role in a UK-wide project aimed at transforming grasslands…
- SRUC
- 27/11/2024
SRUC sheep geneticist ‘outstanding’ in her field
An SRUC scientist has been honoured for her “outstanding contribution” to the Texel Sheep Society. Professor Joanne Conington was presented with the award at the society’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Ball, which was held for members and associates who have made “an exceptional contribution” over the years.…
- SRUC
- 20/11/2024
Digital Dairy Chain awards further £1m to innovative projects
The five winning projects faced competition from across the sector. Digital Dairy Chain, the collaborative Strength in Places funded project led by SRUC, has announced the successful winners of the…
- SRUC
- 19/11/2024
Ministers welcome progress on innovative Borderlands dairy project
The Dairy Nexus, which is under construction at SRUC’s Barony Campus near Dumfries, is set to be completed in November 2024. A multi-million pound new facility to drive innovation and sustainability.…
- SRUC
- 28/10/2024
Scotland explores Ireland's booming €1bn coworking scene
A research project investigating the impact of remote working hubs has identified a potential blueprint for Scotland’s rural communities.…
- SAC Consulting
- 26/09/2024
World’s first GreenShed opens its doors
A world-first circular farming system which uses cattle waste to power a shed and grow indoor crops has opened its doors for the first time.…
- SRUC
- 10/09/2024
SRUC awarded £700k to measure cattle emissions
SRUC researchers have been awarded nearly £700,000 for equipment which will form part of an ultra-modern research facility to measure emissions from beef cattle, supporting the UK Government’s goals to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.…
- SRUC
- 27/08/2024
SRUC to host prestigious international agriculture conference
Hosted by SRUC, the continent’s largest agricultural consultancy conference is coming to Scotland for the very first time.…
- SRUC
- 07/08/2024
Professor honoured with RHASS Special Medal
Professor Mike Coffey, Head of Animal Breeding & Genomics at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), has been awarded the RHASS (Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland) Special Medal for his excellence and contribution to science in the field of animal genetics.…
- SRUC
- 24/07/2024
Key Scottish sectors warned of doubling of drought events by 2050
Key Scottish industries are being encouraged to do more to adapt to climate change after a study commissioned by SRUC and partners found that the number of water scarcity events in Scotland could double by 2050.…
- SRUC
- 24/07/2024