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Nation's favourite cat and dog name

LUNA is the UK’s most popular pet name, according to a major new survey of our furry friends.…

SRUC
31/08/2026

Too much or too little – is this the future for Scottish water?

We are approaching the end of another very dry summer, where regions across Scotland have experienced sustained periods of low flow, lack of rain and reduce groundwater levels. We have seen land managers having to adapt, think outside the box or prioritise land to sustain yields and reduce the negative impact of a changing climate. Thankfully we have had cooler temperatures, and higher rainfall than our neighbours in England and Wales, but the impact has still been felt across Scotland.…

SAC Consulting
31/08/2026

SRUC Agriculture student wins Norvite Scholarship for research into cattle welfare

An SRUC student whose award-winning research explored ways to improve cattle welfare has been recognised with the prestigious Norvite Scholarship as she graduates with a First-Class Honours degree in Agriculture. …

SRUC
28/08/2026

SRUC celebrates more than 330 graduates at Bute Hall

More than 330 students have celebrated their achievements at SRUC’s graduation ceremonies in Glasgow.…

SRUC News
28/08/2026

Jim Shanks recognised with SRUC Alumni Entrepreneur Award

Pioneering farmer Jim Shanks has been recognised for his innovative approach to sustainable agriculture after winning an SRUC Alumni Entrepreneur Network Award for Environmental Sustainability. …

SRUC
27/08/2026

Sammi Kinghorn among SRUC Honours recipients

Sammi Kinghorn, the Paralympian and Countryfile presenter, has been named an Honorary Fellow of SRUC. Sammi is being honoured at this year’s SRUC graduation ceremonies alongside contemporary chef Lorna McNee, internationally renowned livestock parasitologist Dr Philip Skuce, and Charlie Rollason, who helped develop AGCO’s land-based engineering apprenticeship programme. …

SRUC
27/08/2026

Crop updates: August 2026

For most, apart from the northern Isles, July gave a good fortnight’s window of fine weather to hit into harvest, with rapid progress made through barley and into oats and oilseed rape. It’s early days yet to draw firm conclusions on how the crops are yielding, but in general reports are positive. Quite how the dry summer has impacted yields and quality will become more evident as the wheats come off. Pressure is already being felt in the livestock sector, particularly to the east, where lack of grass has already necessitated supplementary feeding of conserved forages.…

SRUC
13/08/2026

Future Landscape Conference to explore collaborative solutions for resilient rural landscapes

Researchers, land managers, students and community members from across Scotland’s rural industries will come together this autumn to explore collaborative approaches to future environmental and land management challenges at SRUC’s Future Landscape Conference.…

SRUC
11/08/2026

At its heart, regenerative agriculture is simply modern agriculture

As discussion around regenerative agriculture continues to grow, Chloe McCulloch, Head of SAC Consulting, explores the challenges of defining the concept and highlights why lasting change depends on supporting farmers and crofters to adopt practical, economically sustainable solutions.…

SAC Consulting
29/07/2026

SRUC Student wins Highland Champion at Royal Highland Show

An SRUC student has celebrated major success at the Royal Highland Show, winning top honours in the Highland cattle section and receiving the prestigious Hairy Highland Trophy.…

SRUC
23/07/2026

SRUC survey seeks Farmer views on tackling Johne’s Disease in cattle

Farmers are being encouraged to help scientists look at ways to tackle Johne’s Disease – an infection in cattle which is chronic, costly and can be present for years before symptoms appear.  …

SRUC News
23/07/2026

Crop updates: July 2026

With winter barley harvest underway, and the hot dry days bringing other crops towards harvest, check each crops evenness, weed burden and market contracts before applying any pre-harvest glyphosate. While waiting for the crops to ripen and the weather window to appear, thoughts should turn to varieties of WOSR, winter barley and winter wheat for 2027 harvest, contact your seed suppliers early to avoid delays in delivery.…

SRUC
22/07/2026