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Moving to the beet

A New Zealand-based expert will take part in a series of webinars - aimed specifically at sheep, beef and dairy - on the use of fodder beet as a crop to feed livestock over the winter.…

  • SRUC
  • 28/10/2020
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Bouncing forward from a crisis

New Zealand farmer Doug Avery will discuss the importance of building crisis resilience in difficult times.…

  • SRUC
  • 27/10/2020
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Skye corncrake partnership celebrates 10 years

A collaborative partnership to help secure a future for Skye’s corncrake population is celebrating its tenth anniversary.…

  • SRUC
  • 26/10/2020
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BVD Stamp it Out project extended

A £5.7 million project to address Bovine Viral Diarrhoea in cattle has been extended by six months due to delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.…

  • SRUC
  • 20/10/2020
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Event to explain science behind provenance

Food experts and researchers are teaming up to highlight the science behind the provenance of Scottish produce.…

  • SRUC
  • 19/10/2020
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How ‘natural enemies’ can be farmers’ friends

With evidence mounting that insect populations are declining, farmers are being encouraged to act now to save these vitally important species.…

  • SRUC
  • 02/10/2020
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SRUC names new chair of commercial board

A Scottish entrepreneur whose achievements include bringing the world’s first organic salmon to market has been named the new chair of the SAC Commercial Board.…

  • SRUC
  • 02/10/2020
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SRUC tops UK list for SME consulting income

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) provides more business value to SMEs than any other higher education institution in the UK.…

  • SRUC
  • 29/09/2020
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Brexit and Covid-19 lead to farm changes

The combination of Brexit and Covid-19 has led to a change in the outlook of farmers and crofters in Scotland.…

  • SRUC
  • 28/09/2020
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SAC Consulting set to support Covid-hit charity in virtual Tour D’Office challenge

Throughout October, staff from SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, will walk, cycle, and run nearly 2000 miles as part of a virtual Tour D’Office challenge to raise money for RSABI.…

  • SRUC
  • 24/09/2020
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Lessons in farm management

Farmers will be given tips on how to get the best from staff in a new series of webinars.…

  • SRUC
  • 24/09/2020
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Plant disease poses gin threat

An invasive plant disease is posing a threat to one of the UK’s favourite tipples.…

  • SRUC
  • 24/09/2020
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