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New sheep monitoring schemes aim to reduce risk of disease
UK farmers can now benefit from two new monitoring schemes designed to reduce the risk of disease in sheep.…
- SRUC
- 12/10/2020
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When the chips are down
An SRUC scientist is part of a new Cryobank project which will safeguard future research and facilitate the sustainable yield improvement of six major UK food crops - barley, oats, oil seed rape, potato, sugar beet and wheat.…
- SRUC
- 09/10/2020
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Report highlights challenge in meeting UK net-zero carbon goals for livestock
An independent report assessing the carbon intensity of UK livestock production systems has found currently technologies cannot deliver even half the industry’s 2050 carbon emissions reduction goal.…
- SRUC
- 02/10/2020
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How ‘natural enemies’ can be farmers’ friends
With evidence mounting that insect populations are declining, farmers are being encouraged to act now to save these vitally important species.…
- SRUC
- 02/10/2020
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SRUC names new chair of commercial board
A Scottish entrepreneur whose achievements include bringing the world’s first organic salmon to market has been named the new chair of the SAC Commercial Board.…
- SRUC
- 02/10/2020
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The challenge in meeting UK net-zero carbon goals for livestock
An independent report assessing the carbon intensity of UK livestock production systems has found currently technologies cannot deliver even half the industry’s 2050 carbon emissions reduction goal.…
- Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
- 02/10/2020
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TV icebreaker for SRUC student
A Wildlife and Conservation Management student from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been hitting the headlines – in Iceland.…
- SRUC
- 30/09/2020
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Covid-19 prompts return to study
The Covid-19 lockdown has led many people to reconsider their lifestyles and prompted a return to study at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).…
- SRUC
- 30/09/2020
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SRUC tops UK list for SME consulting income
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) provides more business value to SMEs than any other higher education institution in the UK.…
- SRUC
- 29/09/2020
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Stepping towards a green recovery
Leading a struggling economy into a green recovery offers more challenges than it did pre-Covid-19, a leading environmental scientist will warn this week.…
- SRUC
- 28/09/2020
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Brexit and Covid-19 lead to farm changes
The combination of Brexit and Covid-19 has led to a change in the outlook of farmers and crofters in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 28/09/2020
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Double win for Aquaponics company
A business supported by SRUC has scooped a double win in the Converge 2020 Awards – Scotland’s annual celebration of academic innovation and entrepreneurship.…
- SRUC
- 28/09/2020
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