Research

Shepherding change

A scientist from SRUC, who started her working life as a shepherdess, has received a prestigious award from the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP).…

SRUC
06/04/2021

AI conference to showcase deep learning in agriculture

A researcher at SRUC will speak at an international conference which is expected to attract 100,000 attendees.…

SRUC
01/04/2021

Rural areas show resilience in the face of Covid-19

A new report has shed light on the impacts of, and responses to, the coronavirus pandemic in rural and island areas of Scotland, showing strong community bonds in the face of adversity.…

SRUC
25/03/2021

Rural residents at risk of poverty

Many rural residents are financially vulnerable – despite poverty being widely seen as an urban issue, new research has found.…

SRUC
22/03/2021

From couch to countryside

Scotland’s top research farms will bring the countryside to the couch as part of LEAF’s Online Farm Sunday event.…

SRUC
17/03/2021

Marine connections across time and distance

A marine event will look at how the life story of one dolphin links the work of researchers across three decades.…

SRUC
17/03/2021

Study highlights flaws in crop IP system

The decades-old intellectual property system for new crop and plant varieties may no longer be fit for purpose, according to geneticists at SRUC.…

SRUC
10/03/2021

Study highlights feeding for fertility

Metabolic profile testing could help inform farmers’ decisions on beef cattle nutrition and improve calving performance.…

SRUC
25/02/2021

Magic Beans

Growing peas and beans and precision farming are among the most effective measures in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on farms, new research has found.…

SRUC
22/02/2021

Microbiome science aims to tackle biggest challenges

New research and innovation collaboration networks could help to make the most of the UK’s world-renowned microbiome expertise.…

SRUC
18/02/2021

Making capital from nature

The importance of natural resources – such as clean water and fertile soil – for food and drink businesses is the focus of new research being led by SRUC.…

SRUC
17/02/2021

New research to improve mental health of farmers and crofters

New research will explore which interventions can best support the mental health and wellbeing of people in Scotland’s farming and crofting communities.…

SRUC
17/02/2021