Consulting and Commercial
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Call for entrants – Diversified Farm of the Year Award
Applications are now open for the new AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year award, sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland and supported and facilitated by SAC Consulting, part of SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 14/07/2021
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Strathfillan Wigwams Statement
The Principal and Chief Executive of SRUC has confirmed that he would like the Strathfillan Wigwams to remain open, but that any operating model must be financially resilient and also align with SRUC’s strategy.…
- SRUC
- 05/07/2021
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Applying organic materials scheme to demonstrate duty of care
Contractors applying recycled organic materials to land are encouraged to take part in a scheme to ensure they minimise the risks to others.…
- SRUC
- 05/07/2021
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Transitioning to reduced tillage
Farmers can save money and help the environment by reducing tillage, but they must also be wary of its pitfalls.…
- SRUC
- 24/06/2021
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Poster competition to raise awareness of farm safety
A poster competition aims to raise children’s awareness of the dangers on farms and crofts.…
- SRUC
- 23/06/2021
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Rural leadership course aims to boost skills
Rural leaders looking to grow their businesses to get through the recent turbulent times are invited to join the Scottish Enterprise Rural Leadership Programme.…
- SRUC
- 22/06/2021
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Re-introduction of sugar beet to Scotland a step closer
The re-introduction of sugar beet production to Scotland has taken a significant step forward after the pilot project laying its foundations received new funding.…
- SRUC
- 14/06/2021
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It’s showtime
SRUC will be promoted before a global online audience when people tune in to next week’s Royal Highland Showcase.…
- SRUC
- 11/06/2021
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Growing a market for Scotland’s oat drink producers
Exploring the opportunities for Scottish oat growers and businesses within the milk alternatives market was the focus of a recent Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS) group which is in the process of establishing an Association of Independent Oat Milk Producers in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 01/06/2021
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SRUCBytes: new tech training episodes for everyone
SRUCBytes season one has landed, with new episodes dropping every fortnight. SRUCBytes is eight short tech training episodes on innovative technologies in the rural sector. …
- SRUC
- 25/05/2021
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Monitor farm innovator Iain Riddell retires after 40 years
The man responsible for bringing monitor farms to Scotland is retiring after more than 40 years at SAC Consulting, part of SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 21/05/2021
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New award for diversified farm businesses
A new award to find the best diversified farm in Scotland has been launched by AgriScot in partnership with SAC Consulting, a division of SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 20/05/2021