News
New Agri research space for Roslin Innovation Centre
With a consistent demand for agriculture research space at Roslin Innovation Centre (RIC), and with a steady growth of existing tenant companies ‘in residence’, the RIC team explored options for additional space.
Partnering across continents to improve livelihoods
The work of scientists and farmers in Scotland to breed more productive dairy cows has paid off both at home and on the African continent – thanks to support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Green light for £3m GreenShed
A state-of-the-art shed which will use cattle waste products to power a methane capturing system and grow indoor crops has received nearly £3 million from the UK Government through its Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP).
AbacusBio and Bayer expand collaboration to additional crops and geographies
Following a successful year of collaboration, AbacusBio and Bayer have agreed to expand their partnership in the area of predictive plant breeding. This marks AbacusBio’s largest collaboration to date, which is anticipated to have a far-reaching impact along numerous crop supply chains.
MSZ Business Forum discuss agritech support and services
Midlothian businesses joined the MSZ Business Forum on Tuesday 4th May to learn more about the services and support of Agri-EPI Centre and the Northern Hub to enable greater innovation in agriculture.
Pollinators make a B-Line through Midlothian
B-Lines are a series of 'insect pathways' running through our countryside and towns - and Midlothian Science Zone is now on the map, recognised for its wildflower-rich habitats of benefit to bees, butterflies and other wildlife.
Farm data capture tool will benefit Ugandan pig farmers
Pig farming is one of the fastest growing livestock activities in Uganda and is a means of increasing food, income and employment.
A new initiative aims to increase the productivity and profitability of pig smallholders in Uganda.
The PigBoost tool will help improve decision making of farmers and thus performance and efficacy in managing their herds both for improved genetic merit and reduced disease impacts.