SRUC

Consulting and Commercial

Rewarding Awards!

Food & drink and agricultural awards deliver multi-faceted benefits. …

  • Ceri Richie
  • 21/07/2023
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SAC Consulting celebrates its first cohort of Carbon Literate citizens

SAC Consulting (part of SRUC) is taking significant steps to enhance its Carbon Literacy credentials.…

  • SRUC
  • 07/07/2023
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Cloud innovation launches Scotland’s carbon calculator into next generation

The award-winning farm carbon calculator, Agrecalc, will be launching its state-of-the-art version of the platform – Agrecalc Cloud – at this year’s Royal Highland Show.…

  • SRUC
  • 21/06/2023
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Digital Dairy Chain highlighted in National Innovation Strategy

The Principal and Chief Executive of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has welcomed the organisation’s prominent inclusion in Scotland’s newly published National Innovation Strategy.…

  • SRUC
  • 13/06/2023
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Zoo poo and ‘hot dogs’

SRUC reveals activities for 2023 Royal Highland Show.…

  • SRUC
  • 12/06/2023
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Free woodland advice for crofters and smallholders

Free advisory visits offering help to access grants for tree planting and woodland management are being offered to crofters and smallholders.…

  • SRUC
  • 09/06/2023
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On-farm events will help build resilience

With rising costs, unpredictable weather patterns and the removal of pesticides adding to the uncertainties in farming, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are teaming up with colleagues from SAC Consulting to deliver three on-farm events across the country to identify key challenges and create solutions that work on farm.…

  • SRUC
  • 22/05/2023
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Embracing nature-based opportunities

It is expected that nature and biodiversity will follow in the footsteps of carbon, with businesses encouraged (and potentially required) to measure and report on their impacts. At SAC Consulting, we are monitoring the development of this space so that we can help our clients navigate the evolving landscape.…

  • Brady Stevens & Ceri Ritchie
  • 17/04/2023
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New hedgerow and grassland management guides for farmers

New videos and practical guides have been created for farmers to help wildlife, such as pollinating insects, thrive on farms.…

  • SRUC
  • 28/03/2023
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Spring into action: Taking advantage of key food and drink trends in 2023

In the food and drink sector, consumers are looking for ‘joy in food’ in 2023, so how can you maximise the impact of this trend for your business?  …

  • Ceri Ritchie
  • 02/03/2023
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Restoring peatlands to fight climate change

New advice is being offered to farmers to help them access funding to protect and restore peatlands.…

  • SRUC
  • 08/02/2023
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Drainage guru recognised for work to improve sustainability

An agricultural consultant with more than 30 years’ experience of advising farmers has been recognised for his work to improve the sustainability of land use.…

  • SRUC
  • 06/02/2023
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