Economy
Rethinking food strategies and the implications for food-hubs
Agriculture and food production are witnessing major changes, especially around how food is produced. …
- Nicola Holden
- 06/10/2022
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Integrated Carbon Farming not all about trees
In light of the Scottish Government’s legal commitment to reaching Net zero emissions by 2045 there is increasing reference to, and interest in, ‘carbon farming’. …
- Christine Beaton
- 04/10/2022
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Food and drink producers face 'puzzling task' over packaging
Food and drink producers often face a difficult trade-off between the environmental impact of using plastic and contributing to food waste.…
- SRUC
- 16/09/2022
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Former Greenpeace director inspires next generation of entrepreneurs
A veteran climate campaigner has shared his extensive experience in the clean energy field with aspiring entrepreneurs in Aberdeen.…
- SRUC
- 15/09/2022
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Rural movement can boost influence of communities in policy making
A rural movement for Scotland can boost the voices and influence of communities in national policy-making decisions – but it needs to be designed to be truly representative of the diverse voices across Scotland's rural and island areas.…
- SRUC
- 08/09/2022
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Enterprise in the midst of upheaval
Disruption is often the driver of enterprise and entrepreneurial behaviour. This is evidenced by recent industry activities and the 2021 GEM report.…
- SRUC
- 06/09/2022
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A toast to £21m Digital Dairy Chain
The South-West of Scotland and Cumbria will become the “go to” region for future investment in high-tech dairy processing.…
- SRUC
- 09/06/2022
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Opportunities and risks of large-scale land acquisition
With natural capital and afforestation driving market interest and land values, a new report by SRUC has identified associated risks that need to be managed.…
- SRUC
- 31/05/2022
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New report highlights Scotland’s AAA strength
More than 200 companies, research centres and academic partners have been identified as key stakeholders in the animal health, agri-tech and aquaculture (AAA) sector in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 20/04/2022
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Tuning pork labels
More than a third of consumers are willing to pay a significant price premium for fresh pork products labelled as ‘animal friendly’ new research has found.…
- SRUC
- 25/02/2022
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Rooting out the pros and cons of rewilding
Concerns about so-called ‘green lairds’ buying up agricultural land for carbon sequestration will be discussed at an event led by SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 17/02/2022
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Thriving Natural Capital Podcast
Dr Hannah Rudman talks about SRUC’s Thriving Natural Capital Challenge Centre and a new podcast that looks at three exciting projects in Scotland that are securing investment for nature-based solutions.…
- Hannah Rudman
- 15/10/2021
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