Research

SRUC part of £2.9m low-methane sheep project

SRUC scientists are lending their expertise to a major new project designed to breed sheep with a naturally low carbon footprint.…

SRUC
07/07/2023

Scientists record rats ‘talking’ with their mouths full

While people generally believe it is bad manners to talk with your mouth full, this is not the case with rats according to scientists.…

SRUC
29/06/2023

Creating an innovation and skills ecosystem for the future

Of the many words he has spoken on the subject, one quote in particular from Andy Haldane stands out: “Innovation provides the spark, but the institutions provide the fuel.” The Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Arts could easily have been talking about SRUC, where our Digital Dairy Chain has been highlighted in Scotland’s National Innovation Strategy as a prime example of an innovation cluster. …

Wayne Powell
14/06/2023

Farmers invited to take part in large-scale survey

A quarter of Scottish farmers will be contacted about their plans for the next five years as part of the largest and longest-running survey of its kind. …

James Hutton Institute
14/06/2023

Digital Dairy Chain highlighted in National Innovation Strategy

The Principal and Chief Executive of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has welcomed the organisation’s prominent inclusion in Scotland’s newly published National Innovation Strategy.…

SRUC
13/06/2023

Boost for innovative climate change farm projects

Researchers are involved in four industry-led innovative farm projects offering climate-focused solutions and farming technology.…

SRUC
13/06/2023

Zoo poo and ‘hot dogs’

SRUC reveals activities for 2023 Royal Highland Show.…

SRUC
12/06/2023

SRUC demonstrates impact in global assessment

The work of SRUC in ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agriculture has been recognised in this year’s Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.…

SRUC
01/06/2023

European sheep project identifies health and nutrition solutions

A three-year project, spanning eight European countries, has identified nearly 100 solutions to farmers’ sheep health and nutrition needs.…

SRUC
30/05/2023

New survey to record livestock ear tag experiences

A project investigating the factors impacting on ear tag loss and retention in cattle and sheep in Scotland has launched an online survey to build on information gathered in stakeholder interviews.…

SRUC
24/05/2023

On-farm events will help build resilience

With rising costs, unpredictable weather patterns and the removal of pesticides adding to the uncertainties in farming, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are teaming up with colleagues from SAC Consulting to deliver three on-farm events across the country to identify key challenges and create solutions that work on farm.…

SRUC
22/05/2023

Green hydrogen project will focus on remote rural locations

A project which aims to produce hydrogen efficiently for use in remote rural locations such as farms and forestry operations has been awarded nearly £130,000 from the Scottish Government.…

SRUC
16/05/2023