Climate and Environment

Student’s butterfly project set to take off after challenge win

A student who has floated an idea to boost butterfly and moth populations in Scotland has won first prize in an enterprise challenge. Leòdhas Massie, who is studying for a BSc degree in Environmental Management at SRUC in Edinburgh, took home £1,000 to take his sustainable business proposal to the next level.…

SRUC
12/02/2025

Tiffany Stephenson wins prestigious SAC Consulting prize

Senior Agricultural Consultant Tiffany Stephenson has two reasons to celebrate, securing the prestigious Elrick Prize and entering her sixth year as a key member of the SAC Consulting team. Tiffany was nominated for the accolade for her work promoting sustainable farming, as well as supporting clients and colleagues.…

SAC Consulting
04/02/2025

New vertical farm a first for Scottish education

SRUC has stepped up its commitment to global and local food production and security by becoming the first higher education institution in Scotland to open a commercial-sized vertical farm.…

SRUC
16/01/2025

‘Cool Calf’ could help accelerate dairy journey to net zero

Hilda, the first Langhill Herd calf to be born through IVF, is part of the Cool Cows project, which aims to establish a nucleus of highly methane-efficient animals.…

SRUC
03/01/2025

New SRUC course launched to help veterinary practices meet RCVS sustainability standards

A new micro-credential course has been launched by Scotland’s Rural College to aid veterinary practices in meeting sustainability requirements set by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). …

SRUC
04/12/2024

Lightbulb moment for fungi scientists

Amid the climate emergency and with energy prices remaining high, scientists are exploring new ways of producing cost-effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly ways to produce light.…

SRUC
29/11/2024

New net zero project focuses on grasslands

Scottish researchers are playing a key role in a UK-wide project aimed at transforming grasslands…

SRUC
27/11/2024

Crofters have six months to meet future payment conditions

Scotland’s crofters risk missing vital funding if they do not embrace new payment conditions, SAC Consulting has warned. …

SAC Consulting
22/11/2024

Easy steps for effective sustainability communication

Do you know how to market your sustainability credentials confidently? Follow our business guide to create effective, impactful messaging which showcases your sustainability initiatives.…

SAC Consulting
30/09/2024

Young Farming Innovators wanted for ‘Dragon’s Den’ competition

Young farmers from across Scotland are being invited to pitch innovative ideas to help the dairy industry in a new Dragon’s Den-style competition. …

SRUC
12/09/2024

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