Policy

Beefing up efficiency

There is ‘considerable opportunity’ to improve the efficiency of the beef sector in Scotland, according to new research published by Scotland’s Rural College.…

SRUC
11/03/2020

Call for policy makers to protect pollinators

Pollinating insects could thrive if improvements are made to agri-environment schemes across Europe, a new study led by Scotland’s Rural College has found.…

SRUC
17/02/2020

Debate offers policy makers food for thought

Scotland could learn much from the Nordic countries when it comes to sustainable food production and lowering the rate of child obesity.…

SRUC
21/01/2020

Getting to know gamekeepers

While they play an important part in the management activities of large areas of Scotland, little is known about the daily lives of gamekeepers and their attitudes, motivations and behaviours.…

SRUC
19/12/2019

Professor to help shape future rural policy

SRUC’s Head of Integrated Land Management has joined a panel of academic experts to review and advise on future rural policy in Scotland.…

SRUC
02/08/2019