Consulting and Commercial

Debate offers policy makers food for thought

Scotland could learn much from the Nordic countries when it comes to sustainable food production and lowering the rate of child obesity.…

SRUC
21/01/2020

North East Centre of Excellence for Food and Drink Industry

A food and drink development hub for the north east of Scotland has secured £10 million of capital funding from the UK and Scottish Governments.…

SRUC
20/01/2020

Farming in the era of sea eagles

Farmers and crofters affected by sea eagles are invited to the premiere of a short film highlighting the work being done to mitigate the problem.…

SRUC
15/01/2020

From Brexit to pensions

Employers will be given guidance on a range of issues, from the right to work in the UK after Brexit to pensions, in a series of meetings across the country.…

SRUC
13/01/2020

SRUC projects receive innovation funding

A project which aims to keep calves with their mothers for longer is among three SRUC-led projects to share more than £143,000 from the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF).…

SRUC
07/01/2020

SRUC and ADAS join forces

Agri-business across the UK will enjoy greater access to the latest independent advice backed by world-leading research and innovation, thanks to a new partnership between SRUC and ADAS.…

SRUC
03/01/2020

Common grazing dilemmas

Crofters in the Highlands and Islands will be offered solutions to common grazing dilemmas at two workshops in the New Year. Led by crofting expert Arthur MacDonald, the meetings will highlight…

SRUC
20/12/2019

Crop masters

Farmers will get the lowdown on the latest crop research during a series of free agronomy events being held in Scotland in the New Year.…

SRUC
18/12/2019

New beard oil fit for Santa

A Skye seaweed cosmetics entrepreneur has expanded his range of skincare products with the launch of a new beard oil and wax – just in time for Santa as he prepares for his busiest night of the year.…

SRUC
17/12/2019

Putting potato research into practice

The newly appointed Lead Potato Researcher and Consultant for Scotland will use his first public appearance in the role to highlight the importance of collaboration within the industry.…

SRUC
11/12/2019

Cutting antibiotics use in cows

Dairy farmers are being encouraged to practice selective dry cow therapy in a bid to minimise the use of antibiotics at drying off.…

SRUC
06/12/2019

Berry healthy

The trend for fermented foods and non-alcoholic soft drinks is being embraced by a Scottish social enterprise with the help of consultants from SRUC.…

SRUC
03/12/2019