Research
Creating an innovation and skills ecosystem for the future
Of the many words he has spoken on the subject, one quote in particular from Andy Haldane stands out: “Innovation provides the spark, but the institutions provide the fuel.” The Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Arts could easily have been talking about SRUC, where our Digital Dairy Chain has been highlighted in Scotland’s National Innovation Strategy as a prime example of an innovation cluster. …
- Wayne Powell
- 14/06/2023
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Farmers invited to take part in large-scale survey
A quarter of Scottish farmers will be contacted about their plans for the next five years as part of the largest and longest-running survey of its kind. …
- James Hutton Institute
- 14/06/2023
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Digital Dairy Chain highlighted in National Innovation Strategy
The Principal and Chief Executive of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has welcomed the organisation’s prominent inclusion in Scotland’s newly published National Innovation Strategy.…
- SRUC
- 13/06/2023
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Boost for innovative climate change farm projects
Researchers are involved in four industry-led innovative farm projects offering climate-focused solutions and farming technology.…
- SRUC
- 13/06/2023
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Zoo poo and ‘hot dogs’
SRUC reveals activities for 2023 Royal Highland Show.…
- SRUC
- 12/06/2023
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SRUC demonstrates impact in global assessment
The work of SRUC in ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agriculture has been recognised in this year’s Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.…
- SRUC
- 01/06/2023
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European sheep project identifies health and nutrition solutions
A three-year project, spanning eight European countries, has identified nearly 100 solutions to farmers’ sheep health and nutrition needs.…
- SRUC
- 30/05/2023
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New survey to record livestock ear tag experiences
A project investigating the factors impacting on ear tag loss and retention in cattle and sheep in Scotland has launched an online survey to build on information gathered in stakeholder interviews.…
- SRUC
- 24/05/2023
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On-farm events will help build resilience
With rising costs, unpredictable weather patterns and the removal of pesticides adding to the uncertainties in farming, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are teaming up with colleagues from SAC Consulting to deliver three on-farm events across the country to identify key challenges and create solutions that work on farm.…
- SRUC
- 22/05/2023
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Green hydrogen project will focus on remote rural locations
A project which aims to produce hydrogen efficiently for use in remote rural locations such as farms and forestry operations has been awarded nearly £130,000 from the Scottish Government.…
- SRUC
- 16/05/2023
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First UK outing for portable chambers to measure sheep methane
High-tech portable chambers for measuring methane emissions from sheep are being used in the UK for the first time.…
- SRUC
- 15/05/2023
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European sheep researchers go down under to discover best practices
SRUC will host a webinar giving an overview of the New Zealand sheep industry.…
- SRUC
- 13/04/2023
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