Consulting and Commercial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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