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‘Here’s one I planted earlier…’
A strong demand for wood fuel means pioneering Aberdeenshire farmers are now reaping the rewards of trees planted 20 years ago.…
- SRUC
- 12/08/2019
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Cow gut DNA study finds bugs that could up meat and milk yields
Cutting-edge DNA technologies have discovered thousands of bugs in cows’ stomachs that could improve meat and dairy production, and keep cattle healthy.…
- SRUC
- 12/08/2019
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MSPs given lowdown on sustainable farming
Members of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy & Connectivity Committee have been learning more about future sustainable agricultural policy and practices in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 08/08/2019
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FAS issues body conditioning scoring tips amid reports of more caesareans
The importance of managing body conditioning scores has been highlighted following reports of an increased number of caesarean sections in calving cows.…
- SRUC
- 06/08/2019
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First-class mum
Silvia Divine has managed to juggle the challenges of getting married and having a baby with her studies to gain a first-class honours degree in Horticulture.…
- SRUC
- 06/08/2019
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Wyoming students get taste of Scotland
Students from the University of Wyoming enjoyed a summer study tour to Scotland with the support of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).…
- SRUC
- 05/08/2019
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Professor to help shape future rural policy
SRUC’s Head of Integrated Land Management has joined a panel of academic experts to review and advise on future rural policy in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 02/08/2019
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Elmwood recognised for support of ‘Fireman Gary’
Scotland’s Rural College has been recognised for its support of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service by allowing its employers to work as retained firefighters.…
- SRUC
- 02/08/2019
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Post-Brexit launch is hosted at Oatridge
The Chair of the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee said he “couldn’t have picked a better venue” when launching the future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit report at Oatridge.…
- SRUC
- 31/07/2019
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Sea change in Scottish beach surveillance
Members of the public can now play a vital role in helping marine scientists gather data on animal strandings and the condition of Scotland’s beaches.…
- SRUC
- 27/07/2019
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Raising the bar
A record number of competitors and hundreds of ponies gathered in West Lothian at the weekend for one of Scotland’s largest equestrian events.…
- SRUC
- 26/07/2019
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One granite leap for mankind
If humankind is to colonise the Moon, soil scientists of the future won’t need to travel quarter of a million miles to learn how to grow crops on the lunar…
- SRUC
- 19/07/2019
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