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Soil discussion group drives sustainable change

Five farmers in the East of Scotland are getting their heads together on how to revitalise soil health to achieve more sustainable farming and profit.…

SRUC
05/08/2020

No silver bullet in the fight against obesity

The quest to tackle obesity in the UK by banning ‘buy one get one free’ (BOGOF) promotions will have a modest impact on the consumption of junk food, according to a senior economist.…

SRUC
05/08/2020

New ‘lifeline’ for show garden

Garden Design students at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have breathed new life into their show garden which was originally designed for Gardening Scotland.…

SRUC
03/08/2020

Forestry lecturer takes his leaf

A popular forestry lecturer is retiring from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) more than 40 years after being appointed to develop and deliver forestry courses.…

SRUC
30/07/2020

Virtual programme will boost leadership skills

Rural business owners or managers looking to develop their management skills and grow their companies are invited to join the Rural Leadership Programme.…

SRUC
29/07/2020

Greenhouse gas guru debates cows versus cars

A global greenhouse gas specialist from California will lead a webinar looking at the role of livestock in the debate about climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.…

SRUC
28/07/2020

Kirkton named Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Focus Farm

Introducing Beef Shorthorn to a suckler herd at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has added an essential hardiness to cope with the extreme conditions at its Perthshire-based research farm. A herd of…

SRUC
27/07/2020

Scotland’s natural economy valued at over £29 billion per annum

A new report has defined and detailed for the first time the value of the ‘natural economy’ to Scotland’s overall economic output, finding it represents more than a fifth of the nation’s economy.…

SRUC
23/07/2020

Tropical livestock centre publishes ten-year vision

A livestock genetic research organisation involving SRUC has published its ten-year vision to support tropical livestock development and the lives of people who rely on them for food and income.…

SRUC
22/07/2020

New degrees to support economic recovery

New courses which will equip students to support the country’s economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic are being offered at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) from September.…

SRUC
21/07/2020

Social network

Social cohesion, leadership and support networks are at the heart of the success of Scotland’s Monitor Farm Project, according to a new report.…

SRUC
20/07/2020

New bursary at Barony

The Royal Scottish Forestry Society and Richard Davidson have created a new bursary to support those changing career into forestry.…

SRUC
20/07/2020