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Laying waste to food waste

Food waste could be reduced by a review of current food safety regulations and changes in labelling, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have said.…

SRUC
29/06/2020

Practices needed to support vet nurse training

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is set to become a centre of excellence for the training veterinary nurses in the north east with the introduction of new courses.…

SRUC
26/06/2020

SRUC supporting NHS with Covid-19 testing

SRUC is working with Moredun Research Institute to support the NHS by providing extra capacity for vital testing of samples within their laboratory facilities at Pentlands Science Park in Midlothian.…

SRUC
26/06/2020

Respecting rural diversity

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has cemented its commitment to diversity by signing the Agrespect pledge.…

SRUC
24/06/2020

Taking an alternative approach to crops

Experts are investigating ways to create new foods and related products from alternative crops to maximise the use of locally produced food and drink.…

SRUC
23/06/2020

‘Five a day’ at risk under no-deal Brexit

The UK faces a shortage of fruit and vegetables under a no-deal Brexit scenario unless new markets are found soon, experts at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have warned.…

SRUC
22/06/2020

Toilets closed - sorry for the inconvenience

The closure of public toilets during the coronavirus pandemic has caused great inconvenience – particularly in rural areas.…

SRUC
21/06/2020

Scots farmers pessimistic over Brexit

Around three-quarters of Scottish farmers have a sceptical or pessimistic view of the industry post-Brexit.…

SRUC
19/06/2020

Virtual meeting offers online tours of innovative Canola plots

An online meeting will give an update of an innovative project exploring the possibility of growing organic oilseed rape (Canola) in Scotland.…

SRUC
17/06/2020

Plant sale raises cash for charity

Horticultural staff at Scotland’s Rural College have raised £1,250 for Fife charities from the sale of plants grown on the Elmwood campus.…

SRUC
17/06/2020

‘Listening’ to chicks could improve welfare

‘Listening’ to baby chicks’ calls could help identify welfare problems at an early stage, according to new research involving SRUC.…

SRUC
12/06/2020

Webinars offer steps to building a new business

A webinar series has been designed to direct agricultural businesses through the journey of a new start.…

SRUC
10/06/2020