A sheep expert at SAC Consulting, part of Scotlandâs Rural College (SRUC), has been taking livestock farmers through the principles of how to make the most of pasture quality.
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"The tunnels will showcase all the varieties to the best standards of a commercial system so visitors can view the plants as they would be in the real world"
âGreen engineeringâ techniques that help to stabilise river banks and halt the erosion of fields are to be showcased at a free event organised by the Scottish Governmentâs Farm Advisory Service (FAS).
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute are hoping to find a way to prevent or postpone the onset of Type 2 Diabetes - but require volunteers to help them with their research.
We are delighted to announce that Fight the Fluke, the latest addition to our hugely popular animation series, will be launched at the National Sheep Association Sheep Event next week (18th July).
Biosecurity is a key consideration when it comes to housing beef cattle.
"Whether theyâre developing a new business on an existing farm, or starting out on their own, young people work long hours for years to make their businesses a success"
"We are delighted that two of the varieties we bred for Greenvale AP and Grampian Growers have performed so well in these trials"
More than 2,200 visitors âtasted greatnessâ as the Scotlandâs Rural College mobile sensory lab made its debut at this yearâs Royal Highland Show.
"Innovation is seen as key for rural areas to become competitive and the digital transition is an opportunity for rural areas with decentralised production and workspaces"
"Researchers from the James Hutton Institute, SRUC and consultants from SAC Consulting will be on hand to discuss cereal agronomy and how growers can respond to the challenges this and other seasons throw at them"
âWe have raised our profile and activities once again across a wide range of stakeholders gaining new contacts and leads to follow upâ
A short film highlighting the âhuman storyâ behind Scottish agricultureâs seasonal migrant workforce has been unveiled by SRUCâs Rural Policy Centre.
"The soils submitted to the competition show that many farmers are aware of its importance and a need to invest in this natural capital"
The distinctive âsignatureâ of the zigzag elm sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda) might conjure images of the 1940âs movie Mark of Zorro. But, it heralds the arrival of a new pest in the British countryside.
Following the two most recent outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Czech Republic and Hungary the Scottish Government has produced two videos directed to pig producers and pet pig owners.
"It is a great example of the long-standing partnership between the University of Dundee-Plant Sciences and the James Hutton Institute"
A collaborative study between Moredun and the University of Edinburghâs Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has identified the first case of resistance to monepantel (trade name ZolvixÂź) in the UK.