Natural Economy
Breathing life back into Scotland’s neglected crofts
SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, has recognised that legislation surrounding crofting is presenting barriers to succession planning and the team has been helping individuals to better understand their options, to maximise the potential of their croft and to support the next generation get a foot hold in the industry.…
- SRUC
- 05/12/2022
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SRUC Alliance for the Natural Economy Forum
In this blog piece by Dr Susannah Bolton, she reflects on a dinner held at Scotland House, in the City of London, where SRUC convened a group of people to discuss what a “just transition to a natural economy” really means.…
- Dr Susannah Bolton
- 01/12/2022
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Increase in Skye’s corncrake numbers bucks Scotland-wide trend
An annual survey of corncrakes in Scotland recorded an increase in the number of calling males on Skye - despite a three per cent reduction overall in Scotland. …
- SRUC
- 30/11/2022
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Scotland’s first peatland restoration course
A new course in peatland restoration - the first of its kind in Scotland - has been developed by SRUC in partnership with NatureScot Peatland ACTION.…
- SRUC
- 03/11/2022
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Helping livestock producers to reduce costs and improve farm efficiency this winter
Given that so many costs associated with keeping livestock over the winter have increased substantially recently, most livestock farmers are looking for different ways to manage this challenge. …
- Kirsten Williams
- 25/10/2022
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New farmers’ handbook highlights impact of Ukraine conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has hit the agricultural sector hard, leading to some significant changes to gross margins within the 2022/23 edition of the Farm Management Handbook. …
- SRUC
- 17/10/2022
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The growing impact of research in the natural economy
The role of higher education institutions to power the economy has never been more important. …
- Prof Wayne Powell, Principal & CEO, SRUC
- 14/10/2022
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Helping businesses adapt to change
Consumers, shareholders, and financiers are becoming increasingly interested in the environmental performance of the businesses they support and their wider value chains. …
- Rebecca Audsley
- 06/10/2022
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Winners and losers in rising ecosystem markets
New research has identified a wide range of groups which could be affected by rising ecosystem markets and rewilding initiatives in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 29/09/2022
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Dutch academic honoured by SRUC
‘Living labs’ and international co-operation are key to growing productivity and improving welfare in rural areas across Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 30/08/2022
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SRUC showcases green innovation during Ministerial visit
The role of cutting-edge green innovation in the natural economy has been showcased to Scotland’s Business Minister during a visit to Dumfries and Galloway.…
- SRUC
- 09/08/2022
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SRUC joins the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest
SRUC has joined a voluntary partnership of more than 20 organisations which aims to protect and develop Scotland's rainforest.…
- SRUC
- 09/08/2022
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