Research
Breeding sheep for climate resilience
Pinpointing genes relating to variations in milk production could help breed animals resilient to warming conditions, new research has shown.…
- SRUC
- 07/04/2021
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Shepherding change
A scientist from SRUC, who started her working life as a shepherdess, has received a prestigious award from the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP).…
- SRUC
- 06/04/2021
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AI conference to showcase deep learning in agriculture
A researcher at SRUC will speak at an international conference which is expected to attract 100,000 attendees.…
- SRUC
- 01/04/2021
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Rural areas show resilience in the face of Covid-19
A new report has shed light on the impacts of, and responses to, the coronavirus pandemic in rural and island areas of Scotland, showing strong community bonds in the face of adversity.…
- SRUC
- 25/03/2021
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Rural residents at risk of poverty
Many rural residents are financially vulnerable – despite poverty being widely seen as an urban issue, new research has found.…
- SRUC
- 22/03/2021
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From couch to countryside
Scotland’s top research farms will bring the countryside to the couch as part of LEAF’s Online Farm Sunday event.…
- SRUC
- 17/03/2021
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Marine connections across time and distance
A marine event will look at how the life story of one dolphin links the work of researchers across three decades.…
- SRUC
- 17/03/2021
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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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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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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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