Consulting and Commercial

Burns suppers bring six-fold increase in haggis sales

The Scottish tradition of celebrating Robert Burns’s birthday on 25 January leads to a six-fold increase in the demand for haggis, new research has found.…

SRUC
21/01/2021

Chewing the cud at rotational grazing event

All things grass will come under the spotlight at a conference organised by SRUC to look at the science and practice of rotational grazing.…

SRUC
18/01/2021

Trees: the root to securing environmental support payments?

When it comes to the public goods cited as objectives for almost all agri-environmental schemes, trees tick just about every box.…

SRUC
12/01/2021

Agronomy Winter Roadshows go digital

Farmers will get the lowdown on the latest crop research during a series of free online agronomy workshops being held in Scotland in January and February.…

SRUC
05/01/2021

Farming app offers guidance on the go

The Farm Advisory Service has launched an interactive updated version of the FAS Companion app to help farmers with the daily management of their businesses.…

SRUC
18/12/2020

Expert advice to be served up at potato conference

Potato experts from around the world will provide Scotland’s growers with valuable advice on how to combat the effects of Covid-19 and Brexit.…

SRUC
18/12/2020

Quality of life survey for calves with respiratory disease

With respiratory disease a common issue on farms in winter, views are being sought from industry on methods to measure the quality of life in cattle, particularly calves.…

SRUC
15/12/2020

Mushrooming opportunities for farmers

Medicinal cannabis, mushrooms and cut flowers are among three alternative crops which could be grown successfully in the South of Scotland, a new report published by SRUC has revealed.…

SRUC
08/12/2020

Consumer choice alone should not determine food quality post-Brexit

Food standards in post-Brexit Britain should not be determined by consumer choice alone, economists at SRUC have warned.…

SRUC
30/11/2020

Handbook to help farmers weather ‘perfect storm’

The “perfect storm” of Covid-19 and Brexit means it’s more important than ever for farm businesses to consider the economic landscape and think about the changes that might lie ahead.…

SRUC
18/11/2020

Food safety vital to protect Scottish brands

Maintaining high levels of safety is essential when it comes to protecting Scotland’s world-famous brands of food and drink.…

SRUC
11/11/2020

Milking the opportunities of soya alternatives in dairy rations

With soya sustainability a growing concern for consumers and retailers, SAC Consulting has been exploring the use of alternative, high-performing proteins in dairy feed rations for farmers.…

Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
10/11/2020