Agriculture

Pathfinder project plots the way ahead for rural skills careers

An innovative partnership funded by the Scottish Funding Council will see rural skills career pathways easier to follow, thanks to a joint prospectus produced by SRUC and Borders College. …

SRUC
04/07/2023

John “overwhelmed” after winning Agricultural Communications Award

A former student of SRUC says he is “overwhelmed and honoured” to be the first recipient of the Fordyce Maxwell Award for Agricultural Communications.…

SRUC
23/06/2023

Cloud innovation launches Scotland’s carbon calculator into next generation

The award-winning farm carbon calculator, Agrecalc, will be launching its state-of-the-art version of the platform – Agrecalc Cloud – at this year’s Royal Highland Show.…

SRUC
21/06/2023

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

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

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

SRUC and Borders College launch joint land-based prospectus

SRUC and Borders College are proud to present a joint prospectus on the land-based sectors.…

Prof. Jamie Newbold
08/06/2023

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

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

New award to recognise agricultural communicators

A new agricultural communications award has been established by SRUC to recognise students, past and present, engaged in publicly promoting agriculture.…

SRUC
17/05/2023

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

Zero carbon production ‘moon shot’ in reach for Scotland’s livestock farmers

A recent call on social media from former Defra adviser and rewilding advocate Ben Goldsmith for sheep to be removed from national parks and other marginal landscapes across the UK has led to a stepping-up of the debate over the future of ruminant livestock in our food supply chain.…

Wayne Powell
27/04/2023