Cultivating new ideas in Scotland – Digital Dairy Chain

£21 million from the UK Government’s Research & Innovation ‘Strength in Places Fund’ will support research and development within the dairy supply chain, based out of SRUC Barony Campus in Dumfries. The initiative hopes to create over 600 new jobs and add £60 million to the local economy while reviving and decarbonising the area’s dairy industry.

Over 5 years, the project will:

• Develop Digital Connectivity – Utilising advanced technology & research to add value and connect the sector in the region.
• Stimulate Research & Development – Provide the infrastructure and expertise to enable collaborative R&D projects.
• Facilitate Business Growth – For early ventures, scale-up businesses, and established companies to undertake New Product Development and process improvement.
• Attract Talent & Skills – Showcase the industry and create opportunities for new talent to discover the range of roles within modern dairying.

Further information can be found on the Digital Dairy Chain website.