SRUC (Scotland's Rural College)

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SRUC Aberdeen - Crop Systems Research Updates and Trial Site Visits 2025

8 July @ SRUC Aberdeen Campus

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SRUC lead the facilitation of theSCottish Organic CANola (SCOCAN) projectwhich is demonstrating the potential to grow canola (oilseed rape) using organically certified practices in Scotland. The project has involvement from key parties along the supply chain ranging from several growers, agronomists (Cers Agri Services), processors (Norvite) and organic certification bodies (SOPA).About SRUCOur MissionTo drive the future needs of a dynamic, innovative and competitive rural sector in Scotland and to solve the biggest global agrifood challenges.Our VisionTo be a unique, market-led and mission diverse 21st Century rural university.Global AimsTo create SRUC academic resources which have national impact and global influence.To be an international leader in land-based research and consultancy services.To be a sustainable, well-resourced organisation with exemplary environmental credentials and real ownership amongst students, staff and stakeholders.To continue to build on our assets and reputation.Our ValuesSRUC’s Shared Values were created by staff to shape the way we behave within the organisation and to describe how we deliver our services to customers and stakeholders.Our Shared Values are summed up by the acronym RISE:RespectInnovateSupportExcelWe will RISE to our values; RESPECT everyone’s contributions, INNOVATE for success and SUPPORT each other to EXCEL in everything we do.