Rural Business

Scotland’s natural economy valued at over £29 billion per annum

A new report has defined and detailed for the first time the value of the ‘natural economy’ to Scotland’s overall economic output, finding it represents more than a fifth of the nation’s economy.…

SRUC
23/07/2020

Social network

Social cohesion, leadership and support networks are at the heart of the success of Scotland’s Monitor Farm Project, according to a new report.…

SRUC
20/07/2020

Scots farmers pessimistic over Brexit

Around three-quarters of Scottish farmers have a sceptical or pessimistic view of the industry post-Brexit.…

SRUC
19/06/2020

Webinars offer steps to building a new business

A webinar series has been designed to direct agricultural businesses through the journey of a new start.…

SRUC
10/06/2020

Educational SEFARI

Scottish research institutes are sharing educational activities and resources for teachers, parents and learners to use during the coronavirus pandemic.…

SRUC
20/05/2020

Benchmarking farm performance

New benchmarking tools have been created to help farmers improve their profitability by comparing their performance against other businesses in the sector.…

SRUC
28/04/2020

Hydrogen fuelled tractor enthusiasm grows on Aberdeenshire farm

What started as a cursory interest has resulted in Mr Barron retrofitting two tractors and his farm jeep with a hydrogen electrolyser saving him 20% on his fuel costs.…

SRUC
24/04/2020

New approaches needed to boost productivity in Scottish agriculture

Scottish agriculture may need to adopt some “radical” approaches to maintain productivity growth and enhance its resilience.…

SRUC
23/04/2020

Farmers urged to wade into bird conservation

Farmers and land managers have an important role to play in reversing the declining numbers of wading birds in Scotland, according to a new report.…

SRUC
03/04/2020

Farmers urged to prepare plan B

Farming consultants have created an emergency document to help farmers plan ahead in case they fall ill during the coronavirus pandemic.…

SRUC
01/04/2020

Create your own opportunities, new farmers told

Aspiring farmers were told to make their own opportunities at an event for new entrants to the agricultural industry this week.…

SRUC
27/02/2020

Former Barony student up for Young Farmer award

A former Agriculture student and herd manager at SRUC’s Barony campus has been shortlisted for a Young Farmer of the Year award.…

SRUC
21/02/2020