SRUC
John Sleigh on 01 Sep 2021
50 years of research on Scottish hill farms
The SRUC’s farms in Kirkton and Auchtertyre stretch to 2,200ha and are home to 1,400 breeding ewes spanning across some of the most challenging terrain with an average rainfall level of 2.6m/year.
John Sleigh on 24 Jun 2020
Fruit and veg face no-deal price hike
Work done by SRUC shows that a no deal Brexit will have a bigger impact on food supplies than the COVID-19 pandemic
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 07 Mar 2020
Calls for farmer views on ‘happy’ animals
The survey is likely to play a role in shaping future policy.
Darren Carty on 19 Feb 2020
Sheep management: weather challenges, eye problems and triplet survey
Flocks lambing at present are among those enduring the greatest disruption to management with this set to continue for at least the next few days.
John Sleigh on 19 Feb 2020
EFAs failing to help pollinators thrive
An SRUC led study is showing that Ecological Focus Areas are not having enough impact helping pollinators to thrive.
Darren Carty on 15 Feb 2020
What are your thoughts on triplet-bearing ewes?
Teagasc, SRUC, the University of Edinburgh and AgResearch are looking to formulate farmer opinions to learn how triplet litters are managed during pregnancy and from lambing to weaning.
John Sleigh on 05 Feb 2020
High levels of antimicrobial-resistant genes found in pig herd
SRUC study finds high level of antimicrobial resistant genes in faceses in a commercial pig herd.
John Sleigh on 22 Jan 2020
£250,000 for cattle methane monitoring
SRUC are part of a £250,000 project to research methanes in grazing cattle.
John Sleigh on 08 Jan 2020
£340,000 Knowledge Transfer spend
Scottish Government has announced its latest round of Knowledge Transfer spending.
Peter McCann on 27 Dec 2019
Soil compaction drops silage yields by 15%
A research study has found that soil compaction due to livestock and machinery has a significant impact on grass silage yields.
The Dealer on 11 Dec 2019
Is farming tackling the carbon challenge?
Could protected urea prove to be the "wonderstuff" that tackles farming's ammonia issues?
John Sleigh on 04 Dec 2019
New year pig and poultry meeting
An event to focusing on pigs and poultry production is being held at the Moredun institute in Edinburgh on 16 January.
John Sleigh on 04 Dec 2019
Two new beef consultants at SAC Consulting
Robert Ramsay and Lesley Wylie have joined the SAC beef and sheep team.
John Sleigh on 04 Dec 2019
Scottish report recommends new dairy contracts
Included in the report is a recommendation that farmers should be able to supply a number of processors if they wish.
Darren Carty on 20 Nov 2019
Breeding sheep with more resilience to weather volatility
A theme running across many presentations at the industry-organised Sheep Breeders Round Table was breeding breed sheep that can cope with weather volatility and still perform satisfactorily.
Darren Carty on 16 Nov 2019
Can we breed sheep that are more resilient to weather volatility?
This was one of the topics discussed in the first session of the Sheep Breeders Round Table 2019, currently taking place in East Midlands, England.
John Sleigh on 13 Nov 2019
Ayr and Perth vet labs to close
SRUC confirm the closure of Ayr and Perth vet labs after an internal consultation.
John Sleigh on 06 Nov 2019
More intensive farming needed to feed the world
Areas of less productive land should concentrate on delivering environmental goods an Oxford academic has suggested.
John Sleigh on 06 Nov 2019
More intense farming needed to feed the world
Oxford academic explains the challenges ahead feeding a growing population whilst also trying to save the planet.
John Sleigh on 10 Oct 2019
MSPs asks if animal welfare penalties severe enough
The Scottish Parliament is seeking views on how to strengthen animal protection.