Research

International project to tackle climate risk to tropical peatlands

An international team of researchers is looking to tackle climate risks to tropical peatlands, which are recognised as “the world’s most important terrestrial carbon store”. …

SRUC
30/04/2021

Helping to save the planet

SRUC researchers have been involved in a BBC Radio 4 series looking at ways to relieve the stress that climate change is exerting on the planet.…

SRUC
28/04/2021

Sm@RT approach to sheep and goat farming

A multinational research team, including SRUC and the Moredun Research Institute, has been awarded £1.7 million from the EU Horizon 2020 research programme.…

SRUC
27/04/2021

Novel technology helps fight against superbug infections

Researchers have reported promising results in the fight against superbug infections on poultry farms, which could have wider implications for human health.…

SRUC
27/04/2021

Livestock farmers face higher risk of injury

Agricultural injuries on farms are more likely to occur through interaction with animals than other operations, according to new research.…

SRUC
20/04/2021

Scottish growers warned about stink bug threat

Scottish growers must take adequate steps to monitor growing areas for the brown marmorated stink bug, scientists have said.…

SRUC
07/04/2021

Breeding sheep for climate resilience

Pinpointing genes relating to variations in milk production could help breed animals resilient to warming conditions, new research has shown.…

SRUC
07/04/2021

Shepherding change

A scientist from SRUC, who started her working life as a shepherdess, has received a prestigious award from the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP).…

SRUC
06/04/2021

AI conference to showcase deep learning in agriculture

A researcher at SRUC will speak at an international conference which is expected to attract 100,000 attendees.…

SRUC
01/04/2021

Rural areas show resilience in the face of Covid-19

A new report has shed light on the impacts of, and responses to, the coronavirus pandemic in rural and island areas of Scotland, showing strong community bonds in the face of adversity.…

SRUC
25/03/2021

Rural residents at risk of poverty

Many rural residents are financially vulnerable – despite poverty being widely seen as an urban issue, new research has found.…

SRUC
22/03/2021

From couch to countryside

Scotland’s top research farms will bring the countryside to the couch as part of LEAF’s Online Farm Sunday event.…

SRUC
17/03/2021