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The impact of rising wheat prices
How the rising price of wheat might global affect food costs is discussed in a new overview from SAC's Rural Policy Centre. Read more
Published on 31 August 2010 in Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Health + Well-being
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Chief Executive named for Scotland's new research institute
A leading Scots scientist - currently working in Australia - has been named as the Chief Executive designate to lead Scotland's new, crop, food and land use research organisation. Read more
Published on 28 July 2010 in Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Health + Well-being
SAC Wins Top UK Award For Climate Change Research
A groundbreaking SAC-led research project which helps farmers, land managers and foresters choose the most cost effective ways of reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, has won a prestigious Green Gown Award. Read more
Published on 02 July 2010 in Climate Change
Aberdeenshire Staff Wanted For Household Energy Monitoring Project
Researchers at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute are looking to recruit Aberdeenshire Council staff for a large scale household energy research project. Read more
Published on 30 June 2010 in Climate Change
Moredun Awarded Record EU Grant For Animal Health Research
Moredun Research Institute in Edinburgh has received the largest grant ever to be awarded by the EU in the field of animal health. Read more
Published on 23 June 2010 in Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Health + Well-being
Is All Nature Good For You?
Researchers at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute are seeking volunteers to help them assess how people interact with nature. Read more
Published on 14 June 2010 in Biodiversity, Health + Well-being
Ministerial Briefing On Biodiversity
A panel representing Scotland's Main Research Providers convened recently at a special Ministerial Briefing at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 Biodiversity
Chair Of New Research Institute Announced
The Chairmen of Governing Boards of the Macaulay Land Use and the Scottish Crop Research Institutes today announced the appointment of Ray Perman as the Chair of the new scientific research institute, which will be created by bringing the Aberdeen and Invergowrie based institutes together in April 2011. Read more
Published on 23 March 2010
ENLIGHTENMENT Exhibition Applauded
Vistors to the ENLIGHTENMENT exhibition, which launched at the dovecot studios in Edinburgh on Monday 8 March, are full of praise. Read more
Published on 23 March 2010 Sustainability , Climate Change , Biodiversity , Health + Well-being
Seminar To Consider The Role Of Trees In Reducing Greenhouse Gases
The role of forests in helping the UK to meet greenhouse gas emission targets was highlighted at a seminar at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute on 3rd March 2010. Read more
Published on 02 March 2010 Climate Change
Taking Back The High Ground
The UK uplands play a huge part in our daily lives, but their future is under threat. A team of experts recommend that farmers should be paid to protect our hills. Read more
Published on 01 March 2010 Sustainability , Climate Change
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