Sustainability

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

Going for green

A review of the Greenkeeping curriculum in the UK and Ireland is one of two SRUC-led projects being funded as part of a £650k initiative.…

SRUC
10/01/2020

Getting to know gamekeepers

While they play an important part in the management activities of large areas of Scotland, little is known about the daily lives of gamekeepers and their attitudes, motivations and behaviours.…

SRUC
19/12/2019

Back to the future

The importance of ensuring a future for ‘high nature value’ farmlands across the globe has been highlighted in a new paper published by a consortium of European scientists.…

SRUC
10/12/2019

Joint conference explores sustainable solutions

A joint conference between SRUC and Teagasc is taking place in Dublin today (Friday 6 December).…

SRUC
06/12/2019

Gloomy forecast for Scotland’s ski resorts

A new report forecasting the impact of climate change on the Cairngorms National Park has warned the range will suffer a ‘substantial decline’ in snow cover.…

SRUC
04/12/2019

Windfarm windfall boosts businesses

A company that rents electric bikes was among a number of Scottish rural businesses to benefit from a windfarm windfall.…

SRUC
29/10/2019

From Plate to Planet

With red meat consumption a hot topic of conversation, SRUC is hosting a free event to help people make up their minds about the industry’s pros and cons. Professor Sir Charles Godfray, a population…

SRUC
11/10/2019

Making the most of farm woodland

Forestry professionals are set to share their expertise on how to boost the productivity of existing woodland. Organised through the Scottish Government’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS), a free event…

SRUC
09/10/2019

The graze debate

An award-winning farmer will be among the experts discussing the impact of different grazing methods on soil health and animal performance at a conference next month. Charley Walker and his wife…

SRUC
07/10/2019

Grass to Gas

Scottish scientists are leading an international research project to find new ways of feeding and breeding sheep to reduce their impact on the environment.…

SRUC
02/10/2019

Minimising emissions from fertilisers

Farmers are being advised to minimise the effect of fertilisers on the environment by taking part in specialist training courses.…

SRUC
25/09/2019