Rural research needs consultation launched! A draft strategy for the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Research Programme from 2027-32 is now available for public... 5 August 2025
Native ponies and wildfire resilience As Scotland confronts a recent rise in wildfires – some of the most extensive ever recorded – attention is turning... 22 July 2025
New research takes a deep dive into wild swimming New research from scientists at SRUC and The University of Sheffield has revealed how our relationships with nature, in particular... 21 July 2025
Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund opened Applications for up to £200,000 a year to build farming skills and improve biodiversity have opened. Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie... 15 July 2025
Less Favoured Area practices report published Research has been published to assess the opportunities and motivations for the uptake of specific sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices... 11 July 2025
New hub to harness magic of microbes to turn trash into treasure A pioneering new hub is set to transform UK manufacturing by converting industrial waste into valuable, sustainable chemicals and materials.... 19 June 2025
Scottish researchers investigate impact of wearable technology on dairy farming A new research project is investigating how wearable technology for cows affects dairy farmers’ daily work and wellbeing across Scotland,... 2 June 2025
Kinloch Castle research welcomed NatureScot has welcomed the findings of a study that sought the views of Rum residents on the sale of Kinloch... 9 May 2025
£3.4 million for Scotland’s hydrogen future Eleven projects designed to accelerate Scotland’s hydrogen economy are set to benefit from a share of £3.4 million funding. The... 2 May 2025
New project considers the role of seaweed to improve crop fertiliser use The James Hutton Institute has announced its involvement in a pioneering new research project, ‘Assessing Sugar Kelp Extracts as a... 16 April 2025