Agriculture

SRUC students create a buzz with new beehive project

Agriculture students are helping to expand biodiversity and hands-on learning opportunities through the introduction of beehives.…

SRUC
30/06/2026

SRUC celebrates successful Royal Highland Show 2026

SRUC welcomed thousands of visitors to its stand at the Royal Highland Show 2026, engaging visitors, industry leaders, policymakers and prospective students. The SRUC stand featured a packed programme…

SRUC
29/06/2026

Crop updates: late June 2026

Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing and what weather and other issues are affecting them. The update provides information on the…

SRUC
29/06/2026

Dougie Vipond presents Agricultural Communications award

A third-generation Aberdeenshire farmer and social media star has added to her growing list of accolades after winning the Fordyce Maxwell Award for Agricultural Communications.…

SRUC
22/06/2026

New report suggests “shared vision” for rural Scotland

Scotland’s rural communities need a “more coherent and integrated” support system, according to a new report.…

SRUC
17/06/2026

Crop updates: June 2026

Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing and what weather and other issues are affecting them. The update provides information on the progress with key field work activities as well as news on the pest, weed and disease problems being noted in crops. The health issues being seen in crops are a key part of the topical update and lets growers and agronomists adjust management practices appropriately.…

SRUC
11/06/2026

Crop updates: late May 2026

Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing and what weather and other issues are affecting them.…

SRUC
02/06/2026

SRUC at Royal Highland Show 2026

SRUC will showcase the impact of its research, education and consultancy at this year’s Royal Highland Show, with a packed programme of demonstrations, discussions and hands-on activities for visitors…

SRUC
26/05/2026

SRUC students shine at national Pinnacle Awards finals

Two students from SRUC have been recognised at this year’s prestigious Pinnacle Awards finals in London, with one securing third place in the national competition.…

SRUC
22/05/2026

SRUC student gains hands-on sheep farming experience through international placement

An international student at SRUC has been reflecting on an unforgettable placement experience on a Welsh sheep farm after completing his second year of study in Scotland.…

SRUC
20/05/2026

Crop updates: May 2026

A fair degree of positivity reported from around the regions. Growers in those areas previously held up by rains through early April have completed drilling and the earlier drilled spring cereals appear to have left the starting gates running and commenced tillering achieving good ground cover for the time of year.…

SRUC
13/05/2026

Crop updates: late April 2026

Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing and what weather and other issues are affecting them. The update provides information on the progress with key field work activities as well as news on the pest, weed and disease problems being noted in crops. The health issues being seen in crops are a key part of the topical update and lets growers and agronomists adjust management practices appropriately.…

SRUC
29/04/2026