Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) was created in 2012 from the merger of the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) with Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge College.
Scotland's Rural College is a higher education and research organisation in the United Kingdom with a range of research activities related to potato cultivation for potato growers.
Their mission is creating and mobilising knowledge and talent. Partnering locally and globally to benefit Scotland’s natural economy. Education, research, and consultancy (through SAC Consulting) at SRUC grows the natural economy.
By focussing on the sustainable natural economy, SRUC will strive to lead the way in delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for all, in Scotland, and beyond.
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April 30, 2026
Potatoes in Practice 2026 to take place in Scotland on August 13 with focus on future of potato industry
Potatoes in Practice 2026, Scotland's largest field-based potato event, will take place on Thursday, August 13, at The James Hutton Institute's Balruddery Farm in Invergowrie, near Dundee.
December 06, 2025
Dundee to Host SACAPP 2026 Conference Showcasing Innovation and the Future of Potato Farming
SACAPP’s 2026 conference returns to Dundee on February 5, bringing UK growers together to explore innovation, data-driven production, water resilience and new uses for potato waste, with speakers from Japan, Orkney and Scotland’s plant health leadership.
June 23, 2025
Potatoes in Practice 2025: UK’s Largest Field Potato Event Announces Sponsors and Innovations at Balruddery Farm, Scotland
Potatoes in Practice, the UK’s biggest field potato event, is on 7 August at Balruddery Farm. Hosted by James Hutton Institute, it brings growers, researchers, and industry leaders together to share innovations and advance the potato sector.Make This Page Even Better!
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