HGCA is actively involved in raising the profile of agricultural R&D within the young science community. The first organised suite of PhD projects were funding in 2002 and funding has currently been secured to enable HGCA to support PhD projects up to 2010. The range of projects is wide and covers aspects of research from crop production to human and animal nutrition.
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See precision farming in practice
HGCA is holding a series of farm visits throughout the summer months to demonstrate how precision farming techniques are being used in practice. The visits are part of the year-long 'Be PRECISE' initiative providing information to growers about the benefits of precision farming.
5 Sep 2008 to 31 Jul 2009
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7 Jul 2009
SCRI, Balruddery Farm, Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5LJ
HGCA 'Be PRECISE' Farm Visit - Inverness
7 Jul 2009
Midcoul Farm, Dalcross,; Inverness, Invernessshire. IV2 7JJ.