Consulting and Commercial

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

‘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

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

Acidic soils could be affecting production on many Scottish farms

Nearly half of the soil samples collected from the Farm Advisory Service Soil and Nutrient Network farms are suffering from low pH levels according to a new report. A study of 273 soil samples from…

SRUC
16/07/2019

Dairy innovation investment

The Borderlands partnership have announced investment of up to £8 million into a new Centre of Dairy Innovation in the South and West Faculty of Scotland’s Rural College.…

Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
04/07/2019

Organic learning

Organic farming students visited a range of farms and businesses during a study tour to Dumfries and Galloway as part of their Masters course.…

Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
28/06/2019