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New fleece of life for sheep project

A European sheep network has been given a new lease of life after securing funding for three years.…

  • SRUC
  • 16/12/2019
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Putting potato research into practice

The newly appointed Lead Potato Researcher and Consultant for Scotland will use his first public appearance in the role to highlight the importance of collaboration within the industry.…

  • SRUC
  • 11/12/2019
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Back to the future

The importance of ensuring a future for ‘high nature value’ farmlands across the globe has been highlighted in a new paper published by a consortium of European scientists.…

  • SRUC
  • 10/12/2019
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No rise in resistance

Ongoing surveillance of animals in Scotland is providing useful insights into antimicrobial resistance.…

  • SRUC
  • 09/12/2019
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Joint conference explores sustainable solutions

A joint conference between SRUC and Teagasc is taking place in Dublin today (Friday 6 December).…

  • SRUC
  • 06/12/2019
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Cutting antibiotics use in cows

Dairy farmers are being encouraged to practice selective dry cow therapy in a bid to minimise the use of antibiotics at drying off.…

  • SRUC
  • 06/12/2019
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Gloomy forecast for Scotland’s ski resorts

A new report forecasting the impact of climate change on the Cairngorms National Park has warned the range will suffer a ‘substantial decline’ in snow cover.…

  • SRUC
  • 04/12/2019
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Grim find in whale’s stomach

Luskentyre Beach served as a stunning backdrop to a “horrific” discovery by the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS).…

  • SRUC
  • 04/12/2019
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Pig and poultry production

Improving pig and poultry production is the focus of a new event taking place near Edinburgh in January.…

  • SRUC
  • 04/12/2019
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Savouring success

Hospitality students from Elmwood gave an impressive display of their culinary talents at an annual St Andrew’s Day Dinner at the five-star Old Course Hotel.…

  • SRUC
  • 04/12/2019
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Berry healthy

The trend for fermented foods and non-alcoholic soft drinks is being embraced by a Scottish social enterprise with the help of consultants from SRUC.…

  • SRUC
  • 03/12/2019
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Search for golden memories as Oatridge turns 50

Scotland’s Rural College is looking for former students and staff who studied or worked at its Oatridge campus to get in touch ahead of celebrations to mark its 50th anniversary.…

  • SRUC
  • 03/12/2019
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