Sustainability

Windfarm windfall boosts businesses

A company that rents electric bikes was among a number of Scottish rural businesses to benefit from a windfarm windfall.…

SRUC
29/10/2019

From Plate to Planet

With red meat consumption a hot topic of conversation, SRUC is hosting a free event to help people make up their minds about the industry’s pros and cons. Professor Sir Charles Godfray, a population…

SRUC
11/10/2019

Making the most of farm woodland

Forestry professionals are set to share their expertise on how to boost the productivity of existing woodland. Organised through the Scottish Government’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS), a free event…

SRUC
09/10/2019

The graze debate

An award-winning farmer will be among the experts discussing the impact of different grazing methods on soil health and animal performance at a conference next month. Charley Walker and his wife…

SRUC
07/10/2019

Grass to Gas

Scottish scientists are leading an international research project to find new ways of feeding and breeding sheep to reduce their impact on the environment.…

SRUC
02/10/2019

Minimising emissions from fertilisers

Farmers are being advised to minimise the effect of fertilisers on the environment by taking part in specialist training courses.…

SRUC
25/09/2019

New degrees to tackle climate change

New degrees aimed at equipping graduates with the skills to meet climate change goals are being introduced by Scotland’s Rural College. Sustainable Land Use: Food and Bioresources, Agricultural…

SRUC
19/09/2019

Walking away from Walkers

After watching the BBC documentary War on Plastic, Nikki McIntosh was inspired to go plastic-free. Together with her husband, the learning support lecturer at Scotland’s Rural College decided to…

SRUC
02/09/2019

Branching out

Those who think forestry is all about felling simply can’t see the wood for the trees. This is according to the person charged with revamping the subject at Scotland’s Rural College.…

SRUC
19/08/2019

‘Here’s one I planted earlier…’

A strong demand for wood fuel means pioneering Aberdeenshire farmers are now reaping the rewards of trees planted 20 years ago.…

SRUC
12/08/2019

MSPs given lowdown on sustainable farming

Members of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy & Connectivity Committee have been learning more about future sustainable agricultural policy and practices in Scotland.…

SRUC
08/08/2019

Spinning into SRUC

Scotland’s Rural College Innovation Hub is supporting a new business looking to revolutionise crop production in urban areas.…

SRUC
08/07/2019