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New Mobile CT scanner offers greater insight for livestock researchers and breeders

A new mobile CT scanner, currently undergoing calibration tests with SRUC, offers yet more clarity and inside knowledge for both livestock researchers and pedigree breeders.

Farm technology bound for Africa

Edinburgh research group to receive £10.8 million to provide leading-edge agricultural technology in Africa.

Launch of SEFARI - Leading ideas for better lives

The new collective will work across six of Scotland’s research institutes to improve the availability of information on, and connections between, areas such as the environment, land, food, agriculture and rural communities.

Edible insects could cut harmful emissions

Eating insects instead of beef could help tackle climate change by reducing emissions linked to livestock production, research suggests.

New pollinator project for Lothians

The Lothians Monitor Farm is working with researchers from the SRUC on a three year project which aims to increase the number of pollinators on farms.

Smartphone advice on potato yield showcased at keynote Scottish agri-food event

An innovation which allows farmers to get timely advice about potato yield and crop values on their smartphones was just one of the cutting-edge developments in Scottish Agri-food showcase event.

SRUC at the 2017 Royal Highland Show

The Royal Highland Show is one of the highlights of the SRUC year with an exciting pavilion packed with activities for all ages and levels of knowledge about farming and rural affairs.

Over 400 ECPA2017 delegates discuss challenge of feeding growing world population from less land

The technical challenges of feeding a growing world population from less land is a key focus for over 400 delegates gathering in Edinburgh this week for a major conference.

New glasshouse reflective of world-leading research

A major renovation of SRUC’s glasshouse has provided scientists with a state-of-the-art facility in which to continue their world-leading research.

Navigation in insects inspires robot design

Research into the complexities of how insects navigate is enabling the design of robots that mimic their behaviour.

Getting up to speed with smart farming

Smart farming technologies for precision agriculture to be highlighted at free event for farmers and agri-tech companies.

Collaboration is key to adoption of agri-tech

Cross-industry collaboration is essential to the adoption of precision technology in agriculture

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.

Scottish Government announces agriculture champions

The Scottish Government has appointed four Agriculture Champions to advise on the development of a strategy for the sector.

Greengage accepted into the Pearse Lyons Global Agritech Accelerator

Greengage, a Midlothian-based agricultural technology company, has been accepted into the Pearse Lyons Global Agritech Accelerator programme.

Drones can boost African farming, experts claim

A recent two-day workshop in Nairobi was organised by the University of Edinburgh’s Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security and attended by experts from the UK, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ethiopia and Nigeria.

Cattle healthcare technology moo-ves closer to commercialisation

Well Cow, the Roslin-based company focusing on cattle healthcare technology, and Ziconix have completed a trial of a new farm reader as part of a SMART:Scotland feasibility study project.

Tell-tail signs

New research by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has revealed that pigs hold their tails down against their body when tail biting is about to begin.

SRUC's Head of Research appointed President of BSAS

The Head of Research at Scotland’s Rural College has been appointed President of the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS).

Views sought on agri-tech

Beef and sheep farmers, consultants, vets and researchers are being asked for their views on the use of modern technology.

Roslin Technologies embarks on £50m capital raise

Roslin Technologies, is embarking on a £50 million second round capital raise to invest in a wide range of cutting-edge agritech initiatives and build valuable relationships.

Chicken study may benefit birds at risk

Rare bird breeds that are at risk could be saved from extinction thanks to new research.

SRUC proud partner of the world's first Centre for Agricultural Innovation

'Agrimetrics', the world's first big data Centre of Excellence for the whole food system, is officially launched.

Taking a worms eye view with workshops on worm empathy

A series of recent workshops at the Easter Bush Campus focused on the worm’s role as one of the most important organisms in our eco-system.

Fifth of food lost to over-eating and waste

Almost 20 per cent of the food made available to consumers is lost through over-eating or waste, suggests a study by the University of Edinburgh.

£2.2m AgriTech funding offers new R&D opportunities

Special funding of more than £2.2m - just awarded to SRUC - means three exciting new research facilities can be built.

BBSRC launch the Agriculture and Food Security Strategic Framework

Agriculture and food security is an area of key economic and societal importance to the UK and globally, and a strategic priority for the UK’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).

Supporting the rural economy

Research on food, plants and animals has generated £600 million of economic benefit and supported over 2,800 Scottish jobs, new analysis has shown.

Visit to India focus on data-driven innovation

Edinburgh joined institutions from across Scotland to explore possible research partnerships with Indian universities and businesses to highlight expertise in innovation, concentrating on technology, life sciences and precision medicine.

Edinburgh Genomics sequencing lab awarded international quality stamp

Edinburgh Genomics has received an accreditation to mark the quality of its genome sequencing services.

Sensing technology set to enhance tests for livestock disease

Biotangents applies sensing technology to enhance accuracy of point-of-care testing platform to help detect common infections in livestock and reduce use of antibiotics in farming.

Project gets funding to develop digital dairy

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

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.

New survey offers AAA results

Industry input requested in a survey to identify strengths and opportunities within the animal health, agritech and aquaculture (AAA) sector in Scotland.

Farmers need to adopt agroecological practices

Scottish livestock farmers need to be supported to adopt nature-based farming practices which could contribute to climate and biodiversity goals, new research has found.

Top entrepreneurs join SRUC’s enterprise journey

Two entrepreneurs-in-residence have been appointed by SRUC as part of its drive to become an enterprise university at the heart of the sustainable natural economy.

Ingenza awarded government funding to develop novel carbon capture technology

The Midlothian-based industrial biotechnology company aims to develop a novel CO2 conversion technology, which will capture and convert industrial CO2 emissions.

Crover leads the way in grain monitoring

A cutting-edge grain analysis project has won £366,000 in innovation funding under the Defra Farming Innovation Programme from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Scotland can help feed the world

Scottish science and technology is at the forefront of the global battle in this field. Here in Edinburgh we have one of the world’s top clusters of animal health experts at the Easter Bush Research Consortium, where 600 scientists are carrying out ground...

EIT Food welcomes Agri-EPI to their community

Agri-EPI has joined the EIT Food network and aligns with EIT Food’s sustainable agriculture and aquaculture focus areas to guide and accelerate innovations in food production and farming practices.

Agri-EPI visit creates fertile ground for growth of UK-China Smart Farm project

New opportunities arising from the UK-China SmartFarm collaboration were the subject of fruitful discussion at Agri-EPI Centre’s Northern Hub at Edinburgh Technopole.

University of Edinburgh to play pivotal role in creating Data Capital of Europe

The University of Edinburgh will be a key partner in a major initiative that seeks to make Edinburgh and its surrounding region the European leader for applying data science to products and services.

Ideas Become Legend: achievements with an impact

This week, The Roslin Institute is taking part in VisitScotland’s Legends campaign, showcasing Edinburgh’s strength in the life sciences section. Join the conversation #IdeasBecomeLegend

Times Higher Education honour for SRUC

Ground-breaking research projects led by Prof Rainer Roehe and Prof Mike Coffey of the SRUC have been shortlisted for Times Higher Education Awards.

Celebrating two years of research and innovation

Roslin Innovation Centre is proving to be a hotbed of growth, entrepreneurship and collaboration within the innovative environment of the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus.

Scotland's first venture builder is launched

The Food & Agriculture Science Transformer (FAST), an ambitious programme creating the first venture studio in Scotland is created by the Roslin Institute and investment firm Deep Science Ventures.

Roslin Technologies invests in ‘superstar’ insects of sustainable food

Roslin Technologies announce investment in Singapore-based Protenga, an innovative business which farms black soldier fly insects to produce animal feed and fertiliser.

Data gets to root of crop yields problem

The resilience and yields of food crops worldwide could be improved by a new technique that monitors the growth of plant roots, scientists say.

£5m precision technology project to focus on sheep welfare management

Techcare, a project led by SRUC, involves nine countries and aims to revolutionise the use of precision technology in sheep and goat farming.

SRUC bringing AI innovation to agriculture with NVIDIA

SRUC has teamed up with NVIDIA, the world’s leading AI company, to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the agrifood sector.

Biotangents to present at Animal Health Innovation Summit Showcase

Veterinary diagnostics company, Biotangents, has been selected as a finalist in the Animal Health Innovation 2021 Showcase.

Beta Bugs launch new insect breeding facility and create jobs

Agri-food biotechnology company, Beta Bugs, based on Easter Bush Campus, launches a new insect breeding facility and creates five new jobs.

£74m investment for AgriTech Hub on Easter Bush Campus

The new agritech hub will have reach across the University of Edinburgh improving the efficiency and output of agricultural applications, and enhance worldwide food security.

Re-introduction of sugar beet to Scotland a step closer

The re-introduction of sugar beet production to Scotland has taken a significant step forward after a pilot project receives new funding.

MSZ Business Forum discuss agritech support and services

Agritech innovation was the focus of discussion at our recent MSZ Business Forum event with Agri-EPI Centre guest speaker joined by businesses within the zone.

Investment in agri production technology innovator

Dyneval secure over £1.8m funding to establish a new quality control standard for semen analysis that will benefit users across the livestock production chain.

Biotangents secures £2.2m additional funding and strengthens management team

Midlothian-based Biotangents has secured £2.2m of new funding and strengthened the management team and Board to further support the next phase of development and roll-out of its ‘on farm’ rapid disease technology.

Bioeconomy Week Scotland

Bioeconomy Week Scotland, the first of its kind to be held anywhere in the UK, will run from 3-7 October 2022.

MI:RNA Diagnostics revolutionary new technology

MI:RNA’s revolutionary new testing technology could play an invaluable role in the reduction of cattle disease and greenhouse gas emissions.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum provide food for thought

MSZ Business Forum attendees recently enjoyed an enthusiastic presentation from Greengage Agritech Ltd about their innovative lighting products and sensor technology, designed to improve the welfare of poultry and pigs and monitor livestock production.

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