Research

New Seed Potato Organisation wants to hear from growers

To learn more from other growers, the new Seed Potato Organisation (SPO) have put together a survey.…

SRUC
22/06/2022

Partnership working key for dairy-beef supply chain

The supply of dairy-bred calves has come under the spotlight as part of a project led by SRUC.…

SRUC
17/06/2022

A toast to £21m Digital Dairy Chain

The South-West of Scotland and Cumbria will become the “go to” region for future investment in high-tech dairy processing.…

SRUC
09/06/2022

SRUC Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre gets go-ahead

Highland Council has approved plans for the development of an £11 million Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre for SRUC on the Inverness campus.…

SRUC
07/06/2022

Opportunities and risks of large-scale land acquisition

With natural capital and afforestation driving market interest and land values, a new report by SRUC has identified associated risks that need to be managed.…

SRUC
31/05/2022

Small businesses have big role in food security

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) played a key role in maintaining the resilience of the UK’s food system during Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic.…

SRUC
17/05/2022

Survey seeks farmers’ views on GHG emission reduction

Beef and dairy farmers are being asked for their views on the role of precision livestock farming technologies in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.…

SRUC
16/05/2022

SRUC research ranked as number one in UK

The research power of Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences at SRUC and the University of Edinburgh has been ranked as number one in the UK based on the quality and breadth of work.…

SRUC
12/05/2022

New report highlights Scotland’s AAA strength

More than 200 companies, research centres and academic partners have been identified as key stakeholders in the animal health, agri-tech and aquaculture (AAA) sector in Scotland.…

SRUC
20/04/2022

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

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