CAREERS: SRUC welcomes first vet degree students to generate 'home-grown talent'

Scotland鈥檚 Rural College (SRUC) announced earlier in the year it would be opening its first new vet school in over 150 years and has already welcomed more than half of its first intake of students from rural or remote Scottish locations

30 October 2024 鈥� 1 min read

45 students have begun their studies at the college's School of Veterinary Medicine in Aberdeen, with the course providing the new cohort of young minds a chance to progress from HND courses into the veterinary...

Careers: Is a role in agri-tech right for you?

The agricultural sector is finally gaining recognition for the wide range of career opportunities it offers, from hands-on farm roles to positions in areas like food production and supply chain management. The agri-tech sector, in particular, has seen significant growth. But what does it take to build a career in this exciting field and why should you consider it? 草榴社区 Guardian finds out more

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25 March 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Alanna Cahoon - "My interest in the agri-food industry started long before I ever realised it"

Alanna Cahoon is a 20-year-old young farmer from the Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland. She is part of the McDonald鈥檚 Progressive Young Farmer scheme

Emily Ashworth

18 March 2026 鈥� 7 min read

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Inside the rostrum: Why a career as a livestock auctioneer could be right for you

From early work experience in a livestock market to more than 25 years in the rostrum, auctioneer Meg Elliott explains why selling livestock remains a rewarding career

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07 March 2026 鈥� 7 min read

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