Rural Business

Rural areas show resilience in the face of Covid-19

A new report has shed light on the impacts of, and responses to, the coronavirus pandemic in rural and island areas of Scotland, showing strong community bonds in the face of adversity.…

SRUC
25/03/2021

Healthy business opportunity for farms

Health and wellness tourism in the outdoors is on the rise, and Scotland’s land-based businesses are ideally placed to capitalise on it.…

SRUC
23/03/2021

Rural residents at risk of poverty

Many rural residents are financially vulnerable – despite poverty being widely seen as an urban issue, new research has found.…

SRUC
22/03/2021

Cattle population study could help reduce emissions

The most in-depth analysis of Scotland’s beef cattle population ever carried out could help to reduce emissions and improve production.…

SRUC
02/02/2021

Six of the best

Six students and trainees from SRUC have been selected as finalists for this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS).…

SRUC
28/01/2021

Digital potential of a sustainable natural economy

The role of digital in securing a green rural economy is the focus of a joint virtual conference being held by SRUC and Teagasc. The potential of digitalisation to achieve a sustainable natural…

SRUC
26/01/2021

Trees: the root to securing environmental support payments?

When it comes to the public goods cited as objectives for almost all agri-environmental schemes, trees tick just about every box.…

SRUC
12/01/2021

Agronomy Winter Roadshows go digital

Farmers will get the lowdown on the latest crop research during a series of free online agronomy workshops being held in Scotland in January and February.…

SRUC
05/01/2021

Expert advice to be served up at potato conference

Potato experts from around the world will provide Scotland’s growers with valuable advice on how to combat the effects of Covid-19 and Brexit.…

SRUC
18/12/2020

Second farmer-led Climate Group announced

A second farmer-led group to provide information, advice and proposals to cut emissions and tackle climate change is being established.…

SRUC
20/11/2020

Firth of Clyde important to whiting stocks

Scientists have discovered that the Firth of Clyde is an important source of juvenile whiting to the wider Scottish west coast waters.…

SRUC
20/11/2020

Handbook to help farmers weather ‘perfect storm’

The “perfect storm” of Covid-19 and Brexit means it’s more important than ever for farm businesses to consider the economic landscape and think about the changes that might lie ahead.…

SRUC
18/11/2020