£250k fund to boost regional food and drink sector

A new initiative to help drive, celebrate and promote locally sourced and produced food and drink has been created, with a total of £250,000 available for applicants.




A taste of greatness

A state-of-the-art food sensory lab that could see UK consumers playing an important role in livestock genetics is making its debut at this year’s Royal Highland Show (21-24 June).




Cereal trials event takes glass half-full approach

Ensuring that Scottish cereals remain “the supply of choice” for the whisky and gin markets will be among the topics discussed at a trials event at Cauldshiel Farm in East Lothian later this month.




Students’ RAF floral display is a soaring achievement

The Elmwood campus of Scotland’s Rural College created a stunning display to recognise and celebrate 100 years of the RAF and the work of RAFA and their work in the community.




Edinburgh Marathon Relay in memory of Andy Drysdale

Well done to our colleagues from SRUC who raised nearly £3000 in memory of Andy Drysdale.