Agriculture

Too much or too little – is this the future for Scottish water?

We are approaching the end of another very dry summer, where regions across Scotland have experienced sustained periods of low flow, lack of rain and reduce groundwater levels. We have seen land managers having to adapt, think outside the box or prioritise land to sustain yields and reduce the negative impact of a changing climate. Thankfully we have had cooler temperatures, and higher rainfall than our neighbours in England and Wales, but the impact has still been felt across Scotland.…

SAC Consulting
31/08/2026

SRUC Agriculture student wins Norvite Scholarship for research into cattle welfare

An SRUC student whose award-winning research explored ways to improve cattle welfare has been recognised with the prestigious Norvite Scholarship as she graduates with a First-Class Honours degree in Agriculture. …

SRUC
28/08/2026

Crop updates: August 2026

For most, apart from the northern Isles, July gave a good fortnight’s window of fine weather to hit into harvest, with rapid progress made through barley and into oats and oilseed rape. It’s early days yet to draw firm conclusions on how the crops are yielding, but in general reports are positive. Quite how the dry summer has impacted yields and quality will become more evident as the wheats come off. Pressure is already being felt in the livestock sector, particularly to the east, where lack of grass has already necessitated supplementary feeding of conserved forages.…

SRUC
13/08/2026

At its heart, regenerative agriculture is simply modern agriculture

As discussion around regenerative agriculture continues to grow, Chloe McCulloch, Head of SAC Consulting, explores the challenges of defining the concept and highlights why lasting change depends on supporting farmers and crofters to adopt practical, economically sustainable solutions.…

SAC Consulting
29/07/2026

Crop updates: July 2026

With winter barley harvest underway, and the hot dry days bringing other crops towards harvest, check each crops evenness, weed burden and market contracts before applying any pre-harvest glyphosate. While waiting for the crops to ripen and the weather window to appear, thoughts should turn to varieties of WOSR, winter barley and winter wheat for 2027 harvest, contact your seed suppliers early to avoid delays in delivery.…

SRUC
22/07/2026

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