Agriculture

Major report shows Scotland’s changing rural land market

A ground-breaking report involving SRUC reveals changes to Scotland's rural land market and values, amid strong timber prices and rising demand in non-farming leisure estates. …

SRUC
12/04/2022

Rising to the challenge of responsible natural capital investment

The focus of an SRUC Challenge Centre is firmly in the spotlight as the Scottish Government pushes for more responsible investment in natural capital.…

SRUC
11/04/2022

Taking a holistic approach to farming

Agroecological practices can help farmers meet policy targets relating to climate change, biodiversity and food production, a new study has found.…

SRUC
05/04/2022

New survey to highlight farmer and crofter wellbeing

SRUC is among a group of partners to launch a survey to better understand the needs and concerns of Scotland’s farmers and crofters, with the view of introducing a new wellbeing programme in 2022-23.…

SRUC
04/04/2022

Down-to-earth approach to soil management

A study led by researchers from SRUC has found surface runoff and erosion are the principle sources of phosphorus loss in arable soils.…

SRUC
31/03/2022

Project to reproduce sociable pigs

An innovative project will look at whether the social competence of pigs – and in turn their welfare – can be improved through management and breeding.…

SRUC
29/03/2022

Milking the environmental benefits of private investment

A £1.5 million project led by SRUC has found private investment in ecosystem services has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms.…

SRUC
10/02/2022

Diversification award goes to Newton Farm

A farm which offers visitors the chance to walk alpacas, feed the animals and groom a highland cow has received a new diversification award.…

SRUC
09/02/2022

Boost for bid to save rare Lop pig breed

The findings of a unique genomic study involving SRUC pave the way for action to save the rare native Lop pig breed.…

SRUC
20/01/2022

Potato conference signposts new direction for industry

Potato experts from across the UK and USA will provide Scotland’s growers with valuable advice on how to tackle topical issues such as climate change and labour shortages. …

SRUC
18/01/2022

SRUC projects will help farmers tackle climate change

Researchers at SRUC have been awarded nearly £95,000 to help UK farming transition to net zero and become more sustainable.…

SRUC
17/01/2022

New year, new attitude to farm and croft safety

At the start of the new year, farmers and crofters are being encouraged to look at the measures in place to ensure children’s safety on farm.…

SRUC
04/01/2022