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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

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

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

No rise in resistance
Ongoing surveillance of animals in Scotland is providing useful insights into antimicrobial resistance.…
- SRUC
- 09/12/2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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