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Cereal trials event takes glass half-full approach

Ensuring that Scottish cereals remain “the supply of choice” for the whisky and gin markets will be among the topics discussed at a trials event delivered by SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College.

£4m for research to aid sustainable livestock production in Africa

Research to improve the health and productivity of farmed animals in tropical climates has received a £4 million boost from the UK Government.

SRUC helps cocaine fight in Colombia

Researchers from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been awarded more than £122,000 for a project that will help the Colombian government in its war against cocaine farming.

World-renowned Professor to address Science for Life Lecture

A world-renowned professor of agricultural research will discuss the changing global landscape of agriculture at the upcoming Science for Life Lecture, given as part of the SEFARI PhD competition.

First phase of SRUC transformation plan announced

Proposals include new £35m facility in Dumfries & Galloway in SRUC transformation into Scotland’s new rural university by 2022.

Women in agriculture make their voices heard

Women working in Scottish agriculture will be “making their voices heard” at this year’s autumn conference 'Women in Agriculture Scotland' event to be held in Edinburgh on 6 November.

Strategic Economic Case for a Rural University

When SRUC becomes a new rural enterprise university it could lead to a £4.5 billion boost to the Scottish economy, according to a new report.

Call for policy makers to protect pollinators

Pollinating insects could thrive if improvements are made to agri-environment schemes across Europe, a new study led by Scotland’s Rural College has found.

Digital potential of a sustainable natural economy

The role of digital in securing a green rural economy is the focus of a joint virtual conference being held by SRUC and Teagasc on 9th February.

Food supplies rethink could help avoid dietary crisis in India

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that closing the gap between India’s food and nutrition supplies and its population growth will require a combination of measures.

Queen’s Anniversary Prize reception

SRUC scientists, whose world-leading research has spanned nearly half a century of study into the Langhill dairy herd, were among guests at a reception to celebrate our Queen's Anniversary Prize.

Researchers tackle nitrogen pollution in Asia

Climate change researchers from Scotland’s Rural College are to help tackle nitrogen pollution in South Asia as part of a £20 million project.

Supercomputers target TB

Livestock scientists at Scotland’s Rural College have been awarded £337,000 for a project which will use highly advanced computers to predict the Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) status of dairy cows.

Deputy First Minister highlights key role of SRUC

The importance of Scotland’s Rural College to the current and future needs of the country’s economy has been highlighted at a parliamentary reception.

100 Years of The Moredun Foundation

Moredun was set up by farmers, for famers and is a world leading organisation dedicated to promoting the highest standard of animal health and welfare through research and education.

Leading dairy cow breeding expert scoops Royal accolade

Renowned SRUC researcher, instrumental in driving forward the genetic development of UK dairy cattle, is awarded the Princess Royal Award.

Opportunities for alternative crops mushrooming

Farmers in the South of Scotland are being encouraged to look at novel crops such as mushrooms, cut flowers and cannabis.

Magic beans

SRUC has assessed various farm technologies and practices which can reduce GHG emissions as part of the Scottish Government’s plans to meet a net-zero target by 2045.

SRUC courses well placed to meet climate challenge

New SRUC degree courses that explore everything from land management change to electric tractors will help to respond to the climate challenge.

SRUC projects will help farmers tackle climate change

Researchers at SRUC have been awarded nearly £95,000 to help UK farming transition to net zero and become more sustainable.

Biomass crop trials support UK’s progress to net zero

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is leading new UK-wide trials of crops and trees which can be used to produce sustainable energy from plant material.

Intensive farming has limited success, study finds

A flagship strategy for helping to end hunger while protecting biodiversity is having limited success in low and middle-income countries, a study has found.

Roslin scientists will support women agricultural scientists in Ethiopia

Scientists at The Roslin Institute will support new African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) fellows in Ethiopia.

Protein replacement poses challenge

A study carried out by Scottish scientists demonstrates the importance of a sustainable supply of lysine globally. Lysine is one of the amino acids essential for human nutrition.

Nurture with nature

Edinburgh Technopole hosted Glencorse Primary School pupils in a fun and educational afternoon planting bulbs and seeds on the Midlothian Science Park.

Scots scientists explore options on organic oilseed

Scientists have teamed up with farmers and industry to explore the possibility of growing organic oilseed rape (Canola) in Scotland for the first time.

Farm data capture tool will benefit Ugandan pig farmers

PigBoost tool will enable sustainable data-driven decisions to improve Uganda’s pig production, health, and welfare.

Natural evolution for SRUC

A focus on the sustainable natural economy is at the heart of a refreshed vision and mission for Scotland's Rural College (SRUC).

SRUC joins global network

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has joined a network of universities across the world committed to sustainable, global development.

Project gets funding to develop digital dairy

New funding for an SRUC led project will help create a more efficient and resilient dairy industry.

Caffeine delivers insight into drug resistance

The management of fungal infections in plants and humans could be transformed by a breakthrough in understanding how fungi develop resistance to drugs.

Clean sweep for female entrepreneurs at Converge 2020 Awards

Female entrepreneurs have emerged as winners from the three main ‘Challenge’ categories in the 2020 Converge Awards, Scotland’s annual celebration of academic innovation and entrepreneurship.

Report highlights challenge in meeting UK net-zero carbon goals for livestock

Independent report assessing the carbon intensity of UK livestock production systems has found technologies cannot currently deliver even half the industry’s 2050 carbon emissions reduction goal.

SRUC appoints first Professor of Rural Entrepreneurship

An academic who plays a key role in the United Nations’ Global Peatland Initiative has been appointed the first Professor of Rural Entrepreneurship at SRUC.

Taking animal feelings seriously

Waitrose is rolling out a new SRUC-developed mobile application that will help the retailer assess and begin to understand the emotional wellbeing of its farm animals.

Pollinators make a B-Line through Midlothian

B-Lines are a series of 'insect pathways' running through our countryside and towns - and Midlothian Science Zone is now on the map, recognised for its wildflower-rich habitats of benefit to bees, butterflies and other wildlife.

For flocks sake – let’s stop scab together

A group of experts led by researchers at Moredun Research Institute receive funding from DEFRA for an initiative to demonstrate effectiveness of community-led approaches aimed at controlling sheep scab - a disease which costs the sector £70-£200m per year...

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