Consulting and Commercial
Crop masters
Farmers will get the lowdown on the latest crop research during a series of free agronomy events being held in Scotland in the New Year.…
- SRUC
- 18/12/2019
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New beard oil fit for Santa
A Skye seaweed cosmetics entrepreneur has expanded his range of skincare products with the launch of a new beard oil and wax – just in time for Santa as he prepares for his busiest night of the year.…
- SRUC
- 17/12/2019
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Putting potato research into practice
The newly appointed Lead Potato Researcher and Consultant for Scotland will use his first public appearance in the role to highlight the importance of collaboration within the industry.…
- SRUC
- 11/12/2019
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Cutting antibiotics use in cows
Dairy farmers are being encouraged to practice selective dry cow therapy in a bid to minimise the use of antibiotics at drying off.…
- SRUC
- 06/12/2019
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Berry healthy
The trend for fermented foods and non-alcoholic soft drinks is being embraced by a Scottish social enterprise with the help of consultants from SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 03/12/2019
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Future of SRUC Farms
Following a national recruitment exercise, SAC Consulting’s George Baikie is moving to a new role to manage all farming operations across Scotland’s Rural College.…
- SRUC
- 02/12/2019
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Ramming home the importance of farm computers
For farmers forking out large amounts of money for equipment such as tractors, it is often easy to forget the importance of investing in another vital piece of technology – the farm computer.…
- SRUC
- 02/12/2019
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SAC Consulting strengthens Beef and Sheep Team
SAC Consulting has strengthened its beef and sheep team with the appointment of two Beef Consultants.…
- SRUC
- 29/11/2019
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Polycrub pioneer joins SAC Consulting’s Oban team
An enterprising SAC Consulting advisor, who pioneered the use of the robust Polycrub polytunnel for numerous island businesses, has moved from Stornoway to join the Oban-based team.…
- SRUC
- 28/11/2019
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Breeding Heifers
Students from SRUC’s Oatridge campus will take part in an interactive beef demonstration at AgriScot later this month.…
- SRUC
- 11/11/2019
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Making a success of succession
Having early and honest conversations with family is vital in the farm succession process.…
- SRUC
- 05/11/2019
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Teaming up to tackle entanglement
In the first workshop of its kind in Europe, creel fishermen and women from around Scotland gathered in the Highlands to tackle the problem of marine animal entanglement.…
- SRUC
- 30/10/2019
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