Consulting and Commercial

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

Zoo poo and ‘hot dogs’
SRUC reveals activities for 2023 Royal Highland Show.…
- SRUC
- 12/06/2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2023 – a big year for biodiversity
SRUC’s Thriving Natural Capital Challenge Centre has been awarded a Natural Environment Research Council grant to focus on network building for nature positive projects - between Scottish biodiversity uplift programmes happening on the ground, and the investment and private finance sector. …
- Hannah Rudman
- 26/01/2023

Agrecalc appoints first CEO
In a major step towards becoming a spin-out company, Agrecalc, the award-winning and market-leading carbon footprint tool developed by SAC Consulting together with SRUC researchers, has appointed its first chief executive.…
- SRUC
- 23/01/2023

Is growing potatoes sustainable and profitable?
Potatoes are an amazingly versatile food and an important part of our culture in Scotland. But is growing potatoes sustainable and profitable?…
- Dr Phil Burgess
- 23/01/2023