Consulting and Commercial
SRUC calls on dairy farmers to help with disease study
Farmers are being asked to help with a project researching the prevalence of an infectious condition in Scottish dairy herds.…
- Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
- 24/08/2020
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Six Scottish farms collaborate to develop gluten-free oat supply chain
The market opportunity for gluten free oats drove six Aberdeenshire farmers to investigate a new supply chain that guarantees provenance, assurance and full traceability.…
- SRUC
- 20/08/2020
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Sustainable food is key to economic recovery
The Covid-19 pandemic could accelerate sustainable food trends, according to a consultant at SAC Consulting – part of SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 18/08/2020
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Partnership to protect wading birds
A partnership between SAC Consulting, RSPB Scotland and farmers in the Upper Clyde Valley has been awarded £90,000 to expand local conservation efforts for wading birds.…
- SRUC
- 14/08/2020
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Project gets funding to develop digital dairy
A digital dairy project led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded £50,000 in seed-corn funding by UK Research and Innovation.…
- Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
- 11/08/2020
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Soil discussion group drives sustainable change
Five farmers in the East of Scotland are getting their heads together on how to revitalise soil health to achieve more sustainable farming and profit.…
- SRUC
- 05/08/2020
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No silver bullet in the fight against obesity
The quest to tackle obesity in the UK by banning ‘buy one get one free’ (BOGOF) promotions will have a modest impact on the consumption of junk food, according to a senior economist.…
- SRUC
- 05/08/2020
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Virtual programme will boost leadership skills
Rural business owners or managers looking to develop their management skills and grow their companies are invited to join the Rural Leadership Programme.…
- SRUC
- 29/07/2020
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Greenhouse gas guru debates cows versus cars
A global greenhouse gas specialist from California will lead a webinar looking at the role of livestock in the debate about climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.…
- SRUC
- 28/07/2020
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Social network
Social cohesion, leadership and support networks are at the heart of the success of Scotland’s Monitor Farm Project, according to a new report.…
- SRUC
- 20/07/2020
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Collaboration is key to adoption of agri-tech
Cross-industry collaboration is essential to the adoption of precision technology in agriculture according to Consultant Zach Reilly.…
- SRUC
- 16/07/2020
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From tractors to TikTok
Two fun and fast-paced webinars will explore the importance of building a brand for your farm and guide you through the steps to achieve this.…
- SRUC
- 14/07/2020
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