Agriculture
New apprenticeship aims to upskill farmers
A new apprenticeship is being offered by SRUC to prepare farmers for the fourth industrial revolution (4iR), with rapid technological growth and interconnectivity changing the way we live and work. …
- SRUC
- 24/07/2023
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Flower power at heart of methane reduction research
SRUC scientists’ research into reducing cattle methane emissions using a chemical from daffodils is part of a project awarded £2.8 million by the Department for Environmental Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).…
- SRUC
- 11/07/2023
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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
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‘Game-changing moment’ for UK sheep breeding
Sheep breeding in the UK has witnessed a “game-changing moment”, following groundbreaking work on genomic breeding values (gEBVs).…
- SRUC
- 07/07/2023
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Pathfinder project plots the way ahead for rural skills careers
An innovative partnership funded by the Scottish Funding Council will see rural skills career pathways easier to follow, thanks to a joint prospectus produced by SRUC and Borders College. …
- SRUC
- 04/07/2023
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John “overwhelmed” after winning Agricultural Communications Award
A former student of SRUC says he is “overwhelmed and honoured” to be the first recipient of the Fordyce Maxwell Award for Agricultural Communications.…
- SRUC
- 23/06/2023
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Cloud innovation launches Scotland’s carbon calculator into next generation
The award-winning farm carbon calculator, Agrecalc, will be launching its state-of-the-art version of the platform – Agrecalc Cloud – at this year’s Royal Highland Show.…
- SRUC
- 21/06/2023
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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
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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
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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
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SRUC and Borders College launch joint land-based prospectus
SRUC and Borders College are proud to present a joint prospectus on the land-based sectors.…
- Prof. Jamie Newbold
- 08/06/2023
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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
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