SRUC - Scotland's Rural College (SAC Consulting) and the Rowett Institute have organised an event to highlght opportunities to both farmers and the North-east food and drink industy, to grow cereals and alternative food crops for use in new food products. These include oats and barley for human consumption, gluten free cereals and alternative proteins.
When it comes to food, millennials, those aged 19 - 35, have shown great interest in good quality, environmentally friendly and socially responsible healthy food. There is an even greater push to eat healthier and better understand what goes into our bodies, than ever before.
The event, which takes place on Friday, November 9 from 9:30am - 2:30pm, aims to highlight the practical considerations farmers should take when diversifying to grow cereals or alternative proteins for food production. Researchers from SRUC will highlight the practical considerations including variety and management options. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/2yLqIUr
