Climate and Environment
New partnership to unlock potential of South’s natural economy
SRUC and South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) have agreed a ground-breaking partnership which will aim to maximise opportunities presented by the region’s significant and diverse natural resources.…
- SRUC
- 04/09/2023
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Net-zero Cabinet Secretary sees SRUC climate research in action
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition has been learning about some of the cutting-edge climate change research being carried out at SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 31/08/2023
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New resources to help farmers manage land with beavers
The Farm Advisory Service has published new resources to help farmers learn about managing land with beavers. …
- Farm Advisory Service
- 25/08/2023
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Flower power at heart of methane reduction research
SRUC scientists’ research into reducing cattle methane emissions using a chemical from daffodils is part of a project awarded £2.8 million by the Department for Environmental Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).…
- SRUC
- 11/07/2023
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SAC Consulting celebrates its first cohort of Carbon Literate citizens
SAC Consulting (part of SRUC) is taking significant steps to enhance its Carbon Literacy credentials.…
- SRUC
- 07/07/2023
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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
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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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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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Innovators wanted to help boost rural economy
Businesses and entrepreneurs are being sought to take up residence in a multi-million pound innovation centre creating new links between science and industry in rural Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 19/05/2023
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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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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
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Africa's 'forgotten food crops' could play key role in climate change research
Researchers at SRUC, the World Vegetable Center, World Agroforestry and partner institutions have modelled how nutrient-rich forgotten food crops – crops not promoted in recent decades with the dominance of major staples – could help diversify future food systems to make them more climate-resilient and healthier.…
- SRUC
- 11/04/2023
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