Rogues wanted! – lucrative course for disease police for a vital Scottish industry

The health and reputation of a Scottish industry worth around £100 million a year depends on the work of “tattie roguers” – and it needs more of the potato disease police.




New research shows Scottish public supports investments to restore peatlands

New research has found that the general public is supportive of ambitious plans by the Scottish Government to restore Scotland’s peatlands – which benefits water quality, wildlife and carbon storage.




Gardening Scotland set for murder mystery SRUC show garden

Garden Design students from the Edinburgh campus of SRUC visited Scottish Opera to find costumes for their mysterious “murder garden” which will be on display at Gardening Scotland.




SAC Consulting strengthens commitment to dairy sector with new Senior Consultant

SAC Consulting has strengthened its commitment to the dairy sector by appointing Csaba Adamik as Senior Dairy Consultant bringing with him a wealth of experience in the Scottish dairy industry.




Elmwood chef chief hopes to cook up award win

SRUC’s Vicky Munro – one of Fife’s leading figures in hospitality education – has reached the final stages of a prestigious national competition.